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Trabablas Interchange commissioning on Friday
28 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | Views
The state-of-the-art US$88 million Trabablas Interchange is scheduled for official commissioning this Friday, heralding a significant infrastructural milestone under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration. The interchange forms a critical segment of the North-South Corridor, a vital regional trade artery linking Zimbabwe with Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states and the wider African continent.
Since coming into power in 2017, the Second Republic has championed transformative development projects, completing and advancing numerous initiatives that had stagnated for years prior to the new administration's tenure.
Among the flagship projects delivered under President Mnangagwa's leadership are Hwange Units 7 and 8, which have drastically curtailed nationwide power outages, and the steady transformation of Mt Hampden into Zimbabwe's new administrative capital. The recent completion of eight cutting-edge villas at the Mt Hampden Diplomatic Village underscores the Government's commitment to world-class urban infrastructure, complementing the nearby new Parliament building.
"These villas are symbols of renewal and visionary leadership, part of a comprehensive master plan designed to create a modern and efficient urban landscape," said government officials. "With further developments underway, Mt Hampden represents Zimbabwe's promising urban future - sleek, well-organized, and full of potential."
Innovation hubs at premier institutions including the University of Zimbabwe, Harare Institute of Technology, and Zimbabwe Defence University have also contributed significantly to the national development agenda. Notably, the University of Zimbabwe's number plate production facility has eliminated a prior backlog, with a capacity of 14,000 plates daily, positioning Zimbabwe as a regional supplier.
In addition, the launch of Zimsat, Zimbabwe's satellite programme, aims to bolster smart agriculture and disaster mitigation capabilities, while the Education 5.0 model fosters a research and innovation-friendly environment.
Industrial progress continues with the Manhize Steel Plant, poised to become one of Africa's largest steel producers. Since beginning production in July last year, the US$1.5 billion plant is generating pig iron and steel billets and features a 50MW power station that feeds surplus electricity into the national grid.
Further exemplifying the Second Republic's vision is the US$153 million upgraded Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, which President Mnangagwa recently commissioned. The modernized airport is a game-changer for Zimbabwe's aviation and tourism sectors and aligns with the Government's Vision 2030 goals.
Road rehabilitation projects are also advancing nationwide, financed entirely by Zimbabwe without reliance on external funding, reflecting the country's growing self-reliance.
Political analysts have praised the Government's focus on delivery and infrastructure-led development. Political commentator Mr Dereck Goto stated yesterday that President Mnangagwa has shifted the national discourse "from promises to tangible results."
"When President Mnangagwa took office, Zimbabwe was in urgent need of renewal - economically, institutionally, and psychologically. What has unfolded is the emergence of a developmental state grounded in delivery, pragmatism, and a recalibrated social contract," said Mr Goto.
Highlighting the Trabablas Interchange, he added, "This infrastructure redefines urban mobility in southern Harare, showcasing world-class engineering led by local companies and easing perennial traffic congestion."
Political analyst Mr Kudzai Mutisi also lauded the Government's achievements, tweeting, "We expect President @edmnangagwa to officially open the Trabablas Interchange this Friday. This is one of the numerous mega-projects implemented by ED's Government."
As Zimbabwe commissions the Trabablas Interchange, it cements its trajectory toward modernisation, industrial growth, and regional integration, laying critical foundations for future prosperity.
Since coming into power in 2017, the Second Republic has championed transformative development projects, completing and advancing numerous initiatives that had stagnated for years prior to the new administration's tenure.
Among the flagship projects delivered under President Mnangagwa's leadership are Hwange Units 7 and 8, which have drastically curtailed nationwide power outages, and the steady transformation of Mt Hampden into Zimbabwe's new administrative capital. The recent completion of eight cutting-edge villas at the Mt Hampden Diplomatic Village underscores the Government's commitment to world-class urban infrastructure, complementing the nearby new Parliament building.
"These villas are symbols of renewal and visionary leadership, part of a comprehensive master plan designed to create a modern and efficient urban landscape," said government officials. "With further developments underway, Mt Hampden represents Zimbabwe's promising urban future - sleek, well-organized, and full of potential."
Innovation hubs at premier institutions including the University of Zimbabwe, Harare Institute of Technology, and Zimbabwe Defence University have also contributed significantly to the national development agenda. Notably, the University of Zimbabwe's number plate production facility has eliminated a prior backlog, with a capacity of 14,000 plates daily, positioning Zimbabwe as a regional supplier.
In addition, the launch of Zimsat, Zimbabwe's satellite programme, aims to bolster smart agriculture and disaster mitigation capabilities, while the Education 5.0 model fosters a research and innovation-friendly environment.
Industrial progress continues with the Manhize Steel Plant, poised to become one of Africa's largest steel producers. Since beginning production in July last year, the US$1.5 billion plant is generating pig iron and steel billets and features a 50MW power station that feeds surplus electricity into the national grid.
Road rehabilitation projects are also advancing nationwide, financed entirely by Zimbabwe without reliance on external funding, reflecting the country's growing self-reliance.
Political analysts have praised the Government's focus on delivery and infrastructure-led development. Political commentator Mr Dereck Goto stated yesterday that President Mnangagwa has shifted the national discourse "from promises to tangible results."
"When President Mnangagwa took office, Zimbabwe was in urgent need of renewal - economically, institutionally, and psychologically. What has unfolded is the emergence of a developmental state grounded in delivery, pragmatism, and a recalibrated social contract," said Mr Goto.
Highlighting the Trabablas Interchange, he added, "This infrastructure redefines urban mobility in southern Harare, showcasing world-class engineering led by local companies and easing perennial traffic congestion."
Political analyst Mr Kudzai Mutisi also lauded the Government's achievements, tweeting, "We expect President @edmnangagwa to officially open the Trabablas Interchange this Friday. This is one of the numerous mega-projects implemented by ED's Government."
As Zimbabwe commissions the Trabablas Interchange, it cements its trajectory toward modernisation, industrial growth, and regional integration, laying critical foundations for future prosperity.
Source - the herald
