Zim infrastructure development under spotlight

SAMANTHA MADE

Zimbabwe’s infrastructure development drive will take centre stage next month when government officials, business leaders, and experts converge in Nyanga for the Annual Zimbabwe Infrastructure Summit and Awards, a premier gathering focused on accelerating national development through innovation and investment.
The summit, running from November 2 to 5, 2025, will be held under the theme “Building the Future Today: Modern Infrastructure for Vision 2030.”
It comes at a time when the country has made major strides in infrastructure rehabilitation, with new roads, energy projects, and smart city plans transforming both urban and rural landscapes.
Organised by Global Renaissance Investments (GRI), the summit will explore how Zimbabwe can modernise its public works, transport systems, housing, and urban design while meeting sustainability and climate resilience goals.
GRI chief executive Ngoni Dzirutwe said this year’s edition comes at a defining moment for Zimbabwe’s development trajectory.
“The summit comes at a critical time when Zimbabwe is pushing towards upper-middle-income status by 2030,” said Dzirutwe.

“Our conversations will centre on building infrastructure that is not just functional but futuristic — infrastructure that supports smart cities, renewable energy, and digital transformation.”
Among the keynote speakers are Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, ZimBuild CEO Dr Tinashe Manzungu, Century Star Solutions CEO Nabeelah Jogee, Global Renaissance Investments Chairman Professor Joseph Kamuzhanje, Techold Engineering Managing Director Engineer Kevin Mutete, Chinhoyi University of Technology Director of Works and Estates Engineer Tsitsi Hweju, and NUST Department of Architecture Chairperson Chiedza Manyepa.
Professor Ncube is expected to unpack government’s fiscal priorities for infrastructure development, including innovative financing models, private-sector partnerships, and regional collaboration.
Zimbabwe’s infrastructure programme has gained renewed momentum in recent years, with flagship projects such as the Harare-Beitbridge Highway, the expansion of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, and the rollout of renewable energy initiatives signalling government’s commitment to modernisation.
Observers say the summit provides a timely platform to align these national projects with emerging regional trends, as Southern African nations invest heavily in power grids, water systems, and sustainable cities.
“This platform allows us to connect ideas with implementation,” Dzirutwe said. “We will be celebrating not only visionary policies but also the engineers, architects, and companies that are physically building Zimbabwe’s future.”
The event will culminate in the Zimbabwe Infrastructure Awards, recognising outstanding contributions across the public and private sectors, innovation in construction, and excellence in project delivery.
With only five years left to realise Vision 2030, organisers believe the Nyanga summit will strengthen collaboration among stakeholders and lay the groundwork for a modern, inclusive, and globally competitive Zimbabwe.
“Building the future today means taking action now,” added Dzirutwe. “If we invest wisely in infrastructure, we invest in the nation’s prosperity.”