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UNITED FAMILY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH UNVEILS HOUSING PROJECT
THE United Family International Church (UFIC) yesterday launched a housing project for low-income families in Harare. Local Government and Public Works deputy minister Albert Tawanda Mavunga said the launch of the Nehemiah Housing Project in Waterfalls was a significant step towards addressing housing challenges in the country. The first phase of the project will focus…
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TRABABLAS INTERCHANGE PROJECT NOW 90% COMPLETE
MBUDZI TRAFFIC INTERCHANGE, which is now known as Trabablas Interchange, is now 90 percent complete, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development announced Wednesday on its X handle. Government recently announced that the US$88 million project would likely be finalised by May 31. The project, located at the intersection of Simon Mazorodze Road, Chitungwiza Road…
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CHAS EVERITT INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS INTO ZIMBABWE
By Martin Chemhere Chas Everitt International Property Group has officially entered the Zimbabwean market, signalling a significant development in the nation’s real estate sector. This expansion is strategically timed to capitalize on Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic recovery and the burgeoning growth in key industries such as mining, tourism, and agriculture, attracting affluent buyers and investors. “This…
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INDUSTRY LEADERS RALLY BEHIND IAZ 2025 CONFERENCE
By Martin Chemhere The Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe (IAZ) has garnered substantial industry support for its upcoming IAZ 2025 Conference, demonstrating a unified commitment to sustainable urban development. A diverse range of businesses, including Mashonaland Holdings Limited, Kianga Construction, Radx Construction, Union Hardware, African Horizon Construction, Bathroom Boutique, Postcorp, Saint-Gobain, First Sun Alliance, Terrace…
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MIPF’S US$35,7M INVESTMENT DRIVE: TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES, SECURING PENSIONS
The Mining Industry and Pension Fund (MIPF) is making significant strides in national infrastructure development, with two US$35.7 million worth of projects nearing completion. These initiatives, granted prescribed asset status, underscore MIPF’s commitment to both community upliftment and securing the financial future of its members. An example of this commitment is the recently completed US$8.2…
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INTEGRATING BALUSTRADES INTO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN
In Zimbabwe’s evolving architectural landscape, the integration of sustainable practices is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. As we strive to create buildings that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible, attention to detail becomes paramount. Even seemingly minor architectural elements, like balustrades, can play a significant role in achieving sustainability goals. Traditionally, balustrades…
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GOVT STEPS IN TO REHABILITATE URBAN ROADS
GOVERNMENT has stepped in to rehabilitate and construct roads in major cities and towns across the country to address years of neglect by local authorities. For the past two decades, many urban roads have fallen into a state of disrepair under the watch of opposition-run local authorities, even though they receive funds from the Zimbabwe…
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HARARE’S PHARMACEUTICAL FORTRESS
In a significant leap forward for healthcare infrastructure in Africa, the state-of-the-art pharmaceutical warehouse at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, completed in 2022, stands as a testament to Zimbabwe’s commitment to improved healthcare delivery. This colossal facility, one of the continent’s largest, spans an impressive 43,000 square meters, marking a new era in medicine storage and…
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2025 NATIONAL BUDGET: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY MARKET
By Dr Mike Eric Juru: Integrated Properties CEO The 2025 National Budget of Zimbabwe, themed “Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation”, sets the stage for a transformative approach to addressing challenges in the property market. With a strong focus on housing development, urban renewal, and infrastructure upgrades, the budget presents opportunities for growth while raising critical questions…
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US$2,5MILLION RELEASED TO ACCELERATE LAKE GWAYI-TSHANGANI CONSTRUCTION
ZIMBABWE’S infrastructure development agenda is gaining momentum, with public-private partnerships (PPPs) adopted for road projects and US$2,5 million released to accelerate the construction of Lake Gwayi-Tshangani, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has said. The transformative Lake Gwayi-Tshangani construction project aims to enhance water supply to Bulawayo and its surrounding areas.…
