On Saturday, December 12, 2020, a groundbreaking event marked the commencement of the construction of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple for the Church of Latter-Day Saints. The construction of the single-level, 1603-square-meter temple is underway on a 6.7-acre site.

The edifice being constructed on 65 Enterprise Road in Highlands, is the inaugural temple constructed in Zimbabwe and the eighth on the African continent.
At present, 53 temples are in the process of construction around the world. Upon the completion of each temple, it will undergo a public open house before being formally dedicated for ordinance work.

Elder Edward Dube, a native of Zimbabwe and first counsellor in the Africa South Area presidency, presided over the Harare Zimbabwe Temple groundbreaking, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe also present.

Substantial construction progress has been achieved since then. In August of this year, bricklayers adorned the exterior walls of the temple with light-coloured bricks in a running bond pattern. Notably, the inset window openings showcase wide borders and headers, with plans for the installation of stained glass in the future. Furthermore, the construction of brick and roof components has been predominantly finalised for the other structures within the temple complex.

Landscaping commenced earlier, involving the creation of an embankment behind the temple for retaining structures to form a gathering plaza. North of the meetinghouse, a visible cut line suggests a designated parking area. Additionally, arrow-shaped excavations between housing buildings will serve as foundations for concrete benches.

The construction of the project is currently anticipated to conclude within the timeframe ranging from late 2024 to early 2025.

Project overview:
6.7 acres | 2.7 hectares
Architectural Features: Single attached end spire
Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one
baptistry
Total Floor Area: 17,250 square feet | 1,603 square metres
Elevation: 4,990 feet | 1,521 metres