Staff Reporter
ZVISHAVANE – More than 300 families and over 750 students in the Midlands province will benefit from the Midlands Park Flats, a US$37.7 million housing project, commissioned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday.
Speaking during the official commissioning ceremony, President Mnangagwa spoke about the broader national significance of the project, which aligns with NDS1’s Infrastructure and Utilities component.
He said the mixed-use development consists of modern, fully serviced residential units and purpose-built student accommodation aimed at easing the housing backlog and addressing accommodation shortages for tertiary learners in the mining town.
More than 300 families now have access to decent, secure homes, while over 750 students will benefit from the nearby, affordable student lodgings — a major relief for families in a town where student housing has long been inadequate.
“This Zvishavane Midlands Park Project goes beyond the provision of housing and embodies the spirit of patriotism and our collective determination.
“It further encapsulates bold choices being made by my administration under the National Development Strategy to realise equitable, people-centred development that leaves no one and no place behind,” he said.
The project, the President said, which started in March 2024 and was completed within the stipulated timeframe, was a clear demonstration of what strategic collaboration between public institutions and development partners can achieve.
The President commended the timely completion and quality of the work, noting:
“Having commenced works in March 2024 and reaching completion within the set time frame, the Public Service Pension Fund and its partners have shown that purposeful execution of national assignments is critical to accelerate development in our country.
“This is the standard and work ethic we must uphold among all our public sector entities.”
“Funded through the Public Service Pension Fund in partnership with other stakeholders, the housing development showcases how efficient, accountable execution of government policy can produce tangible results that uplift communities.”
President Mnangagwa said this initiative forms part of the broader housing delivery targets outlined in Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), and aligns with Vision 2030, which envisions Zimbabwe becoming an empowered upper middle-income society.
He said the Zvishavane Midlands Park development represents a model of sustainable urbanisation, national solidarity, and forward-looking public policy.
President Mnangagwa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to people-focused development, saying:
“Our country Zimbabwe, is indeed on an irreversible journey. As the Second Republic, we shall continue to embrace the future where strategic investments, national solidarity, and homegrown solutions propel us into a prosperous and empowered middle-income economy with a high quality of life for all our people.”
With the commissioning of the Zvishavane Midlands Park Flats, the government continues to showcase that well-executed public-private partnerships can deliver impactful infrastructure, improve livelihoods, and ensure that development reaches every corner of the nation.
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