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BOOST FOR LOCAL CONTRACTORS AS GOVERNMENT RING-FENCES ZINARA FUNDS
THE Government will continue to reserve major road projects for local contractors and ring-fence the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) funds for road construction to ease legacy debt and funding constraints. Transport and Infrastructure Development Deputy Minister Joshua Sacco said this during a recent Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe (Cifoz) AGM and Congress plenary session…
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OXFORD PROPERTIES LAUNCHES NEW GATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN BORROWDALE
Oxford Properties has announced servicing works are underway on a new gated residential development in Borrowdale, Harare, adding to the growing number of secure, master-planned residential estates taking shape in the capital’s northern suburbs. The development, referred to as Borrowdale Park, is currently in its servicing phase, a stage typically involving the installation of essential…
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EAC 2026 NATIONAL LAND CONFERENCE OPENS IN VUMBA
The Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe (EACZ) officially opened its 2026 National Land Conference at Leopard Rock Hotel in Vumba, bringing together delegates from across the country’s land and real estate sector for a gathering focused on industry discussions, professional networking and emerging insights into the sector’s development. According to the EACZ, delegates began arriving…
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T.C. CORNER FILLING STATION AND MALL OFFICIALLY OPENS IN GOKWE
A new fuel and retail complex, the T.C. Corner Filling Station and Shopping Mall, has officially opened its doors in Gokwe Town following a USD1.2 million investment, with officials describing the project as an example of indigenous enterprise development aligned with the country’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). The facility, led by local businessman Talkmore…
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CONCRETE BOOM PUMPS RESHAPE SPEED AND SCALE OF CONSTRUCTION SITES
Across Zimbabwe’s growing construction landscape, from high-rise developments in Harare’s central business district to sprawling industrial and retail projects on the city’s outskirts, a shift in how concrete is placed on site is quietly changing the pace and efficiency of building work. Concrete boom pumps, once a rare sight on Zimbabwean sites, are becoming an…
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EVERY HOME NOW NEEDS A FIREPLACE
As Zimbabwe’s cooler months set in, fireplaces are enjoying renewed popularity among homeowners, architects and interior designers, marking a shift back toward a feature long associated with the country’s colonial-era farmhouses and highveld properties but increasingly reimagined for contemporary living. Harare and other high-altitude centres such as Nyanga, Mutare and parts of the Midlands experience…
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BIKITA RDC PROCURES NEW MOTORIZED GRADER
Bikita Rural District Council took delivery of a new motorized grader yesterday, according to a post shared by Nick Mangwana, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, marking a significant addition to the council’s road maintenance equipment and strengthening its capacity to carry out repair and rehabilitation works across the district.…
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ARMTRUST CONSTRUCTION TRANSFORMS ITS OWN HEAD OFFICE
Armtrust Construction is putting its own head office in Harare through a transformation, using the project as a demonstration of the quality and precision the company applies to work carried out for clients. In an update shared on social media, the company said the renovation reflected its broader operating philosophy. “We don’t just build for…
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MAJOR REHABILITATION WORKS ON SIMON MAZORODZE ROAD
A significant rehabilitation project is currently underway along the Simon Mazorodze Road, covering the stretch from the Rothmans area to just beyond Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital, in what officials describe as part of a broader effort to modernise the city’s road network to contemporary standards. The road forms one of the principal arterial routes…
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NEW SCHOOL IN BEITBRIDGE SET TO OPEN DOORS IN JANUARY 2027
Beitbridge, Zimbabwe’s major border town on the frontier with South Africa, is set to welcome a new educational facility with the announcement that Beitbridge Lucky Stars Academy will officially open its doors in January 2027, adding to the town’s growing roster of schools. The announcement, shared on social media, has drawn attention to the town’s…
