Harare, the capital province of Zimbabwe, has experienced significant infrastructure developments in 2024, transforming its landscape with new roads, housing projects, and industrial expansions.
Under the Second Republic’s development philosophy, Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi balo (A nation is built by its citizens), Harare has been a key beneficiary of nationwide progress.
Housing targets were achieved through public-private partnerships, while extensive road refurbishment and construction, ahead of the 44th SADC Summit, marked major successes.
Signature projects included the completion of the Robert Mugabe International Airport VVIP Pavilion, a pharmaceutical warehouse, the Varun Beverages expansion, and the Champion Foods Milling Plant.
The massive Trabablas Traffic Interchange, the largest of its kind outside South Africa, is nearing completion and is set to revolutionize city traffic upon its opening.
To address water challenges, the Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme has provided relief, with local authorities tasked to draft comprehensive master plans in line with a title deed issuance program that has benefited thousands in areas like Epworth.
As 2024 closes, Harare Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Senator Charles Tawengwa, highlights the achievements but emphasizes the need for continued efforts in 2025.
The Devolution Programme will further rehabilitate roads, particularly in the city’s western suburbs, as part of broader infrastructure development goals for the coming year.
Harare’s transformation signals a commitment to modernizing urban infrastructure while addressing critical challenges in housing, transportation, and water supply.