Story by Abigirl Tembo
THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating development across key sectors of the economy, as highlighted during Tuesday’s Post-Cabinet Media Briefing in Harare.
The 37th Post-Cabinet Media Briefing outlined significant progress under priority projects for the 3rd 100-Day Cycle of 2025, demonstrating steady movement towards achieving targets under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and laying a strong foundation for NDS2.
One of the major highlights was progress in the rehabilitation and expansion of the national road network, with several major corridors continuing to advance.
According to the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Senator Jenfan Muswere, Cabinet noted the following developments under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development;
The remaining 59.5 kilometres of the Harare-Masving-Beitbridge Road are at various stages of completion. 25.5 kilometres of the 357.7-kilometre Harare-Kanyemba Road upgrade have been completed and opened to traffic, and fencing of the 43-kilometre rehabilitated Shurugwi-Mhandamabwe Road has reached 60% completion.
Cabinet also received an update from the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, which reported significant strides in expanding digital infrastructure nationwide, in line with government’s thrust to ensure universal access to ICT services.
Turning to disaster preparedness, Zimbabwe has activated its 2025-2026 Multi-Hazard Contingency Plan, a national framework designed to strengthen the country’s ability to anticipate, respond to and recover from disasters expected during the upcoming rainy season.
Explaining the plan, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, said, “Cabinet considered and approved the 2025/2026 National Multi-Hazard Contingency Plan. The Plan outlines national disaster preparedness, coordination systems, response mechanisms and resource requirements to predict, prevent, mitigate, prepare for and respond to potential emergencies associated with the 2025/2026 rainfall season.
“With projected normal to above-normal rainfall from December 2025 to February 2026, the country is likely to experience extreme climate-induced events such as severe storms, hailstorms, floods, tropical cyclones, landslides and other transboundary hazards. The overall aim is to strengthen preparedness and response capacity from national to village level.”
Cabinet also received and adopted an update on the Kariba Floating Solar Power Plant, a major renewable energy initiative.
“The Kariba Floating Solar Power Plant aims to generate 600 megawatts on Lake Kariba through private-sector investment. The project is expected to augment hydropower supplies from Kariba Power Station, which have been affected by recurring hydrological constraints and declining lake levels,” said Dr Muswere.
Overall, Tuesday’s Post-Cabinet Briefing set the tone for a year of intensified delivery, from infrastructure development and ICT expansion to strengthened disaster preparedness and clean energy initiatives.
The next stage, government emphasised, is effective implementation as Zimbabwe prepares to enter 2026.
