US$2m TSCZ Masvingo complex nears completion

SAMUEL NJINGA

The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) is in the final stages of completing a modern provincial office complex in Masvingo, a project valued at close to US$2m that is expected to enhance road safety operations while contributing to broader economic efficiency through improved transport services.

TSCZ managing director Munesu Munodawafa said the Masvingo provincial office is now 96% complete, marking a key milestone in the council’s drive to decentralise services and strengthen road safety infrastructure across the country.

He said remaining works include internal partitioning, installation of an escalator for persons with disabilities, and solarisation of the building. The facility will primarily run on solar power while remaining connected to the national grid.

“The key outstanding features include internal partitioning, the escalator for differently abled persons and the solarisation of the building. The plan is to have the building running primarily on solar but also with access to ZESA electricity connections,” Munodawafa said.

The project aligns with government’s devolution agenda aimed at improving service delivery at provincial level and promoting inclusive development.

“The project is part of the Traffic Safety Council’s response to the Government’s policy on devolution where the President’s mantra is leaving no one and no place behind in terms of development,” he added.

According to Munodawafa, the council has so far invested about US$1.45m into the project, with the final cost to be confirmed upon completion.

If timelines hold, the contractor is expected to hand over the building by June 30 to both TSCZ and the Public Works Department under the Ministry of Local Government, which is jointly supervising the project.

Strategically located in Masvingo’s central business district, the complex is designed to house TSCZ operations while also providing commercial office space for other organisations.

Munodawafa said TSCZ will occupy the top floor, while the ground floor will be leased to private tenants and institutions in need of office accommodation.

“We felt it was important to have office space available in the city. The building is designed in such a manner that the Traffic Safety Council would only occupy the top floor while the ground floor is occupied by other users whom we believe would need office space within the province,” he said.

Beyond office accommodation, the facility will function as a comprehensive road safety service centre. Motorists and companies will be able to access services such as defensive driving courses, provisional driving licence training, theory lessons and eye testing for driver assessments.

“This will enable people to access various services that we offer, including defensive driving courses, provisional driving licences and theory lessons. Other facilities such as eye testing for driver assessments for companies will also be accessed,” Munodawafa said.