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Ramaphosa Hails Zimbabwe’s Economic Recovery and Infrastructure Growth
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Zimbabwe’s economic progress and infrastructure development, saying the improvements could create new opportunities for trade and investment between the neighbouring countries.

Southerton Business Times
Aug 233 min read


Development Begins When Maintenance Becomes a National Culture
Every Sunday, teams from GeoPomona Waste Management move through Harare's streets with shovels and disinfectant. They are not collecting rubbish. They are cleaning up human waste, left on open ground, because the public toilets meant to receive it either do not work or do not exist.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 244 min read


NRZ Unveils National Rail Plan to Boost Zimbabwe's Mining Exports
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has announced plans to build mineral logistics hubs and new railway lines linking major mines to export corridors as part of efforts to lower transport costs and boost mining exports.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 232 min read


86 Zimbabwe Councils Receive No Devolution Funds in 2025
Most of Zimbabwe's local authorities failed to receive devolution funding in 2025, raising concerns over stalled infrastructure projects, weakened service delivery and planning uncertainty.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


Zimbabwe Bans Parallel Development to Improve Urban Planning and Housing Infrastructure
HARARE – The Zimbabwean Government has officially outlawed the practice of "parallel development", declaring that no residential houses may be built or occupied before essential infrastructure such as roads, water supply, sewer systems, and stormwater drainage has been fully installed and certified by local authorities. The policy marks a major shift in Zimbabwe's urban housing development framework and is intended to restore orderly town planning while tackling the rapid gro

Southerton Business Times
Jun 293 min read


Zimbabwe's Biggest Cities Lag Behind as Local Authority Performance Declines in 2025, Government Report Shows
HARARE – Zimbabwe's local authorities recorded a decline in overall performance during 2025, with the country's largest urban councils failing to significantly improve service delivery despite their critical role in driving economic growth, according to the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works' latest performance evaluation. The Annual Performance Feedback Report for the 2025 Fiscal Year reveals that the average performance score for Zimbabwe's 92 local authorities f

Southerton Business Times
Jun 284 min read


Armed Gang Raids NRZ Power Station Near Harare, Steals US$10,000 Transformer Equipment
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has condemned a violent robbery at one of its electricity feeder stations near Harare after an armed gang overpowered security guards and stole transformer components valued at approximately US$10,000. The attack, which occurred on the night of 23 June 2026, has raised fresh concerns over the escalating theft and vandalism of critical railway infrastructure, a problem that continues to disrupt rail operations and impose significant fina

Southerton Business Times
Jun 282 min read


Harare to Install 49 Smart Solar Traffic Lights in Major Bid to Reduce Congestion
Harare is set for a major traffic management upgrade after City Parking announced plans to install 49 smart solar-powered traffic light systems across the capital in partnership with the City of Harare. The project forms part of broader efforts to modernise the city's ageing traffic infrastructure, improve traffic flow, and reduce congestion at some of Harare's busiest intersections. According to City Parking, the new intelligent traffic management system will replace outdate

Southerton Business Times
Jun 272 min read
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