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SURFACING WORK UNDERWAY ON SEKE ROAD AS REHABILITATION AND WIDENING PROJECT ADVANCES
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced that surfacing works are now in progress on the Seke Road Rehabilitation and Widening Project, marking a significant milestone in the upgrade of one of Harare’s busiest arterial routes. In a project update shared on 4 September, the Ministry confirmed that the road is progressing to…
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PROGRESS ON PARIRENYATWA HOSPITAL REHABILITATION WORKS
Work has commenced at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals under the Presidential Hospital Rehabilitation Programme, with beneficiaries expressing profound gratitude to President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa for what they describe as a life-changing initiative for the country’s flagship referral hospital. The rehabilitation project, part of a broader government push to overhaul public health infrastructure, is being carried…
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CHIRUNDU BORDER POST UPGRADE REACHES LANDMARK PPP DEAL
The Government of Zimbabwe and its private-sector partner, Chirundu Border Consortium (CBC), have marked the achievement of Financial Close for the Chirundu Border Post Upgrade and Modernisation Project, confirming that the necessary financing arrangements for the project’s implementation have been secured. The milestone, announced in Harare on 21 September, paves the way for the modernisation…
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FORTIFIED CONCRETE PIPES POWERING DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE PUSH
As Zimbabwe’s urban centres continue to expand, drainage infrastructure has emerged as one of the quieter but most critical elements underpinning sustainable growth. From new residential estates to industrial developments and road rehabilitation projects, the pipes that carry stormwater and sewage away from built-up areas are proving just as important as the buildings and roads…
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BALZER TRADING UNVEILS TEAK LOCKER ROOM AT NATIONAL SPORTS STADIUM
Balzer Trading, a Zimbabwean woodwork company established in 2013, has completed a striking new locker room installation at the Zimbabwe National Sports Stadium, showcasing the firm’s craftsmanship in solid teak timber. Images shared by the company reveal a warmly lit, richly panelled changing room featuring a run of individual locker bays finished in deep, lustrous…
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BUSE MALL OPENS ITS DOORS TO PUBLIC
BINDURA University of Science Education (BUSE) has opened its new mall to the public, marking a major milestone in its drive to commercialise university innovations and create a market for locally produced goods. Located at the university’s industrial park, the mall houses the InnoPark Supermarket, an Eye Service Centre, a curio shop showcasing Zimbabwean craftsmanship…
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GOVERNMENT RACES TO COMPLETE MAJOR DAMS
GOVERNMENT is accelerating the construction of major dams across the country, with Gwayi-Shangani and Kunzvi now more than 70 percent complete as part of efforts to improve water security, expand irrigation and stimulate economic growth. Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matabeleland North has reached 82 percent completion and is expected to be finished by the end of…
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NEW CERTIFIED FERRY LAUNCHED ON KARIBA-CHALALA ROUTE
A new, fully certified ferry has been officially commissioned on the Kariba-Chalala route, in a move authorities are presenting as a step toward safer and more reliable water transport on Lake Kariba. The Permanent Secretary for Transport and Infrastructural Development, Engineer J.P. Makumbe, led the commissioning of the vessel, named the Silverstone, which is operated…
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BULAWAYO HOUSING BACKLOG SURGES PAST 150 000
THE City of Bulawayo has revealed a housing backlog of more than 150 000 units, with the growing waiting list driven largely by population growth, as the local authority seeks increased investment in housing, water and sanitation infrastructure. Speaking during the recent Bulawayo Investment Indaba, City of Bulawayo Economic Development Officer Mr Kholisani Moyo said…
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MASVINGO WELCOMES NEW ASPHALT PLANT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has confirmed that installation of a new asphalt plant is under way in Masvingo Province, a move set to strengthen the province’s capacity to maintain and rehabilitate its road network. In an update shared this week, the Ministry said the plant would primarily produce hot premix asphalt for…
