Staff Reporter
Government has reported notable progress on several key projects under the First 100-Day Cycle of 2025, with a strong focus on infrastructure development, innovation, and tourism, in line with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1).
The update was presented during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare this Tuesday by Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere.
“As of Day 50, various ministries had recordedmeaningful milestones across strategic pillars such as Image Building, Human Capital Development, and Environmental Protection.
“Under the Image Building pillar, renovation of public spaces at Munhumutapa Head Office in Harare is nearing completion. Zimbabwe’s diplomatic presence abroad is also being enhanced, with construction of the Zim-Abuja Residence, Chancery, and Staff Apartments now at 50% completion. Renovation works at Zimbabwe’s official residences in Pretoria, Berlin, and London are underway,” said Dr Muswere.
Dr Muswere noted that on the Human CapitalDevelopment and Innovation front, the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education has also made significant strides.
“We have completed the construction of a classroom block at Morgan Zintec College in Chegutu. Projects such as the Bindura University infrastructure and the National Biotechnology Authority Masawu Value Addition Plant in Muzarabani are now 80% complete,” he said.
Meanwhile, roof extension works at the Great Zimbabwe University-Chivi Innovation Centre are 65% complete. Student hostel construction at Manicaland State University in Mutare, and the development of the Kwekwe Law School under Midlands State University, are progressing well. Additional efforts include the Chivi ICT workshop and the finishing stages of Gwanda State University’s Agro-Innovation Centre.
Dr Muswere also highlighted that the tourism infrastructure is also seeing major investment.
“The 70-room hotel and 500-seater conference centre at Tamarind Lodges in Kariba are 65% and 90% complete, respectively. Progress is also evident at our Nyanga and Chirumhanzu projects. Branding works at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo are complete, while Victoria Falls International Airport upgrades are at 90%.
“Other developments include refurbishment of the Lafontaine Conference Room at Hyatt Regency, the completion of Nyangambe Campsite structures in Chiredzi, and significant progress on the 10-floor AATC Hotel and Mosi-oa-Tunya Cricket Stadium in Hwange,” explained Dr Muswere.
Meanwhile, Cabinet also acknowledged President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s participation in the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development held in Kampala, Uganda.
“The President’s attendance strengthened Zimbabwe’s position on sustainable, inclusive, and science-based development,” noted Dr Muswere.
The Kampala Declaration, adopted at the summit, committed African leaders to scaling up financing and accelerating implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. President Mnangagwa also held a bilateral meeting with President Yoweri Museveni and participated in key side events, including the Africa Climate Forum, the SDG Forum, and the African Leadership Forum.
“These developments reflect our unwavering commitment to achieving Vision 2030,” Dr Muswere concluded.
