Story by Tendai Munengwa
THE prevailing peace and political stability in Zimbabwe continue to attract investors, with the construction sector experiencing a notable surge in activity across the capital city and beyond.
In any modern nation, the presence of towering structures and rapid urban transformation serves as a visible indicator of development, and Harare is no exception.
A drive through the city reveals a skyline in transition, marked by cranes, scaffolding, and the constant hum of progress. From the Central Business District (CBD) to the suburbs, previously overlooked areas are fast becoming magnets for investment.
Along Emmerson Mnangagwa Road, significant infrastructure developments are underway, employing thousands of Zimbabweans and reshaping communities.
“We have witnessed huge change here in Highlands, new complexes like the new Highland Park, there is also an extension on the other side where we heard there are building Hotel, this is good for us as we are close to all services,” a resident said.
“We are very happy with the pace of development happening here even people coming from other countries like Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania will testify that Zimbabwe is developing,” a Harare resident said.
Former president of the Zimbabwe Local Governance Association, Alderman Guy Mutasa described the pace of infrastructure projects as a sign of investor confidence, owing to the prevailing peace and the Second Republic’s investment policies.
“This boom all over Harare demonstrates that the country is a peaceful and safe haven for investor confidence we foresee this trajectory continuing and Zimbabwe becoming a force to reckon with,” Former ZILGA President, Guy Mutasa said.
Apart from the high-rising buildings in Harare, the industrialisation agenda is fast gaining traction in line with the Second Republic’s vision to attain an upper middle-income society status by 2030.
