Harare, (New Ziana) – The Government on Tuesday said several of its priority projects under the third 100-Day Cycle were nearing completion.
Addressing the media at a post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere said Ministers gave detailed updates on various levels of completion for the projects.
The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Masuka reported that the Mutare Grain Marketing Board Silo expansion project is at 95 percent completion point, while the Mhangura Grain Marketing Board Silo expansion project is at 87 percent.
The Ministry indicated that semen straws that were produced for artificial insemination, surpassed the target of 10 000, while 91 dip tanks out of 160 were rehabilitated. Kunzvi and Gwayi-Shangani Dams have reached 66 percent and 73 percent completion points respectively, while 312 boreholes were equipped, surpassing the target of 200. A total of 156 Village Business Units (VBUs) were also established, surpassing the target of 100.
“Under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, the Minister (Felix Mhona) reported that the remaining 59.5 kilometers of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge road upgrading are at various stages of completion. 25.5km of the 357.7km Harare-Kanyemba Road upgrade works has been completed and opened to traffic, the fencing of the 43km stretch of the rehabilitated Shurugwi Mhandamabwe Road has reached 60 percent completion, and the construction of the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) Masvingo Offices was at 88 percent in terms of completion.
“The Chipinge-Mt Selinda 10km road construction project is expected to be completed by the end of the year, while the Mpopoma Traffic Training Centre in Bulawayo is at 70 percent of completion,” Dr Muswere said.
He also revealed that the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is spearheading the production of two landmark documentary initiatives, namely The Second Republic- The End of National Development Strategy 1(NDS 1), which highlights its achievements, and The Legacy of Munhumutapa, which chronicles the life and leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
“The Lyeja FM Radio Transmitter Upgrade has been completed, with successful coverage tests indicating strong signal reception across targeted zones, the modernization of the two Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) news booths will revitalize the country’s national broadcasting infrastructure. The Montrose station will soon be commissioned, while works at Pockets Hill will start in mid-December this year.
“The Media Centre Renovations project at Rainbow Towers Hotel is at 75% in terms of completion, the Community Mobile Cinematography project was rolled out in Hwedza, Hwange, and Binga Districts, and is ongoing while the country successfully hosted the Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA) Conference that carried significant strategic, diplomatic and developmental benefits for Zimbabwe and the wider SADC region,” Dr Muswere added.
The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Tendai Mavetera reported on progress on projects under her purview, stating that 30 health institutions were connected to the internet to facilitate the provision of telemedicine services while 280 Starlink kits were procured for 280 health institutions.
Among other various projects, the Ministry is also partnering with Sunway City for the establishment of a Technology Park and has equipped twenty computer laboratories with Information Communication Technology (ICT) gadgets. Twenty sites have been fitted with Traffic Surveillance Equipment for the Smart Traffic Management project, while the ZIMPOST Mobile Application has been completed and is now in the public domain.
Dr Muswere said the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, also updated on the progress of projects under the Ministry.
“The Minister reported New City Local Development Plans in Mt Hampden are at 45 percent in terms of completion, the Munhumutapa National Youth Housing Programme in Manyame District, Mashonaland East Province is on course for completion within the set timeframe while the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Housing programmes in Zvimba and Masvingo Districts are progressing well and are set for completion within the targeted timelines.
“Regarding the installation of Chiefs in Midlands, Masvingo, Mashonaland West, Manicaland, and Mashonaland East Provinces, progress reached 43 percent. On Devolution, 91 of the 92 local authorities now have the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) module. 298 houses were completed, and seven are at various stages of completion for the Tsholotsho Disaster Recovery project. 157 boreholes have been drilled under the China Aid Post Cyclone Idai Recovery programme,” he said.
Meanwhile, Cabinet received and adopted an update on the Kariba Floating Solar Power Plant project, an initiative to generate 600 Megawatts on Lake Kariba through private-sector investment.
This is intended to augment hydropower supplies from Kariba Power Station, which has experienced fluctuations due to recurring hydrological constraints and declining lake water levels. The 600 megawatt project will be implemented in three phases over five years, starting with 150 megawatts. Phase 1 of the project will commence during the second quarter of 2026.
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