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Harare roads rehab 90pc complete
The rehabilitation of Harare roads needed in preparation for the hosting of the 44th SADC Summit next month is 90 percent complete and on schedule. Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga presented a report to Cabinet yesterday on progress made in the preparations for hosting the summit in August. The Government is rehabilitating three main access…
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Govt rehabilitates 37 roads in Greater Harare area
Cabinet received and noted progress made in the preparations for hosting the 44th SADC summit in August, as presented by the Vice President, Honourable Gen (Rtd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga. The Government is rehabilitating three main access roads leading to the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, including the internal circulation roads. These access roads include…
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Inside gated communities – The real story
PRIVACY is no doubt a top priority for modern-day city dwellers in Zimbabwe. This fundamental human right guarantees freedom of association, thought and expression for contemporary urbanites with class and taste for new trends in life. Most city dwellers feel “complete” when their privacy is respected. The provision of genuine security makes life enjoyable and…
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New fire station at RGM International Airport completed
Government has completed the construction of a new fire station to enhance safety for both travellers and aircraft at the new-look Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Airport infrastructure development is one of the top priorities in facilitating the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe and globally. The RGM International Airport has gone through a significant…
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Cowdray Park Court construction underway
THE Cowdray Park courthouse in Bulawayo is set to be commissioned in the last quarter of the year, despite delays due to rocky terrain and water issues, the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has said. Bulawayo City Council is constructing the courthouse and it will have three courtrooms, with three magistrates, a Victim Friendly Court, and…
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Road works to continue post-Sadc Summit
THE massive road rehabilitation programme underway in Harare ahead of the SADC Summit slated for next month will continue after the event with beautification works having started along the completed 6km stretch of the Boulevard Road in Mount Hampden. Tree planting is currently underway along the Boulevard which stretches from the new Parliament Building to…
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New building society to spur construction
THE launch of the National Building Society, wholly owned by statutory body the National Social Security Authority, is widely expected to provide relief to a construction industry that has been seriously affected by the shortage of long-term investable funds on the local market. However, property experts fear that even the minimum mortgage rates offered by…
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Govt construction projects boost GDP
GOVERNMENT construction projects have made a substantial impact on the nation’s economy, significantly contributing to Zimbabwe’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) while generating employment opportunities across the country, the Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) has said. As Government continues to implement policies that promote local suppliers in undertaking national construction projects, the move is expected to…
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Kunzvi Dam wall construction at 50pc
Construction of Kunzvi Dam northeast of Harare is progressing well with the dam wall and other works now 50 percent complete. The dam is primarily intended to supply Harare Metropolitan especially the higher and drier eastern areas, but will also supply other urban settlements in the area and on the way to Harare. It is…
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All you need to know about imposing Mbudzi Interchange
A STUDY commissioned by the Harare City Council concluded that 132 accidents occurred at the confluence of Simon Mazorodze, Chitungwiza and High Glen roads between 1992 and 1998. As the city’s vehicle population continued to grow, the council devised a plan to decisively address the problematic traffic intersection. It decided to develop a large traffic…
