Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

Zimbabwe's highways double as drug pipelines

Zimbabwe's highways, long celebrated as lifelines that link cities, towns and villages, are increasingly becoming corridors of contraband. Alongside buses packed with weary travellers and trucks loaded with goods, a darker trade is thrivin…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 10:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe accelerates school construction drive

Zimbabwe has constructed more than 600 new schools since 2022, with the Government confident of adding at least 200 more before the end of this year as part of a massive infrastructure programme to expand access to education.Minister of Pr…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Drivers face arrest, fines for parking at construction sites

Motorists in Harare are being warned to avoid parking at construction sites in and around the city's Central Business District (CBD), as authorities intensify a crackdown on illegal parking that has already seen numerous drivers arrested a…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

Growth prospects shine in Zimbabwe's construction markets

Construction markets in Zimbabwe and South Africa are expected to maintain a strong growth trajectory, creating favorable conditions for companies like PPC to enhance their competitiveness against imports. Recent data released on Tuesday i…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:17hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter

Construction boom in Zimbabwe spurs growth for PPC

The construction sectors in Zimbabwe and South Africa are showing strong signs of sustained growth, creating favourable conditions for companies like Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) to increase competitiveness and expand their footprint acr…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 15:53hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo cracks down on illegal construction

The City of Bulawayo has issued a stern warning to residents and developers engaging in illegal construction, announcing that anyone building without council approval will face a hefty fine of US$575.In a strongly worded public notice, the…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:07hrs | 1847 | by Staff reporter

Lupane hospital construction clocks 25 years

The construction of Lupane General Hospital in Matabeleland North province, which began over 25 years ago, remains severely delayed due to prolonged non-payment of contractors, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini revealed…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:34hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter

Construction thrives in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's construction sector is on the rebound despite the effects of currency volatility and an uncertain monetary policy framework.Piniel Mkushi, chairman of Cafca - the only cable manufacturer in Zimbabwe and a unit of Reunert-control…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 17:18hrs | 3212 | by Staff reporter

Russia open doors to Zimbabwean construction workers

Russia and Zimbabwe have initiated talks to facilitate the deployment of Zimbabwean workers to Russia, particularly in the construction sector. Russian Deputy Housing and Construction Minister Nikita Stasishin recently met Zimbabwe's Housi…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 14:44hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter

GMB rolls out silo construction project

The Zimbabwean government is constructing seven new silos to expand the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) network, aiming to increase the nation's grain storage capacity from 750,000 metric tonnes to 1.5 million metric tonnes. Each new silo will…

Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter

Construction of NUST library resumes after 20-year halt

Construction of the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) Central Library, stalled at 30 percent two decades ago, will resume next year following a Structural Integrity Assessment certifying the building fit for construction…

Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:08hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Construction of 12 large dams accelerated in Zimbabwe

Construction of 12 large dams is being accelerated to put at least 350 000 hectares under irrigation by 2025 as the need to boost crop production grows.The rolling out of dam construction countrywide will boost agricultural production, pro…

Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Nust receives $125m for construction works

GOVERNMENT has released $125 million to the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) for construction works, a development that will positively impact on the construction industry in Bulawayo.Construction works at Nust have bee…

Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Construction to resume at NUST

CONSTRUCTION work at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) that had stalled for almost two decades is set to resume after Government allocated $1 billion to the institution of higher learning for infrastructure developme…

Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:29hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda varsity construction starts

GWANDA State University (GSU) is set to start developing 87 hectares of land in Gwanda Town which the institution was allocated by the Government.The university is still operating from Epoch Mine in Filabusi and is also working on opening …

Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:45hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Construction at Nust to resume this year

THE National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bulawayo will this year commence construction work after Government reached an agreement with previous contractors to terminate their contracts.The university has become synonymou…

Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Work on Hwange power project at 60%

THE Government is working tirelessly to expedite the return of expatriates contracted under its power generation projects most of whom are still locked up in their countries due to the outbreak of Covid-19.The Government is also struggling…

Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Lupane hospital construction set to begin

CONSTRUCTION of the Lupane Provincial Hospital in Matabeleland North is set to start this month after the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development made a commitment to fund the project.Matabeleland North provincial medical director Dr …

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Some road construction companies short-changed us

Most urban roads and streets constructed during the colonial era are not damaged and potholed as those made after Uhuru. The colonial roads are still trafficable though in dire need of repairs yet those by Siyabonga and Njambanja Construct…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 20:46hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa.

Zanu-PF govt sabotaged construction of Tsholotsho Stadium

Residents of Tsholotsho North and South who attended Mthwakazi Republic Party's four campaign rallies and a road show in Tsholotsho Centre, said ZANU PF has been neglecting them in many ways.This was said by Tsholotsho villagers as the MRP…

Published: 16 May 2018 at 09:21hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Pembi bridge construction workers go for 4 months without pay

The construction of the US$1,8 million Pembi bridge, which was purportedly officiated by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Dr Joram Gumbo in 2016, is moving at a very  slow pace and workers have gone for four m…

Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 11:37hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bulawayo construction cries foul

Once again the Bulawayo construction industry has been left on its knees with its works been delivered to outsiders and its people wanting for an opportunity.The truth of the matter that from the being of the year most resident contractors…

Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 13:58hrs | 1 | by Annonymous

Victoria Falls to get $10m mall

CONSTRUCTION of a $10 million up-market shopping mall in Victoria Falls is expected to start anytime soon.The complex will be built by Zimre Property Investment (ZPI). ZPI chief executive officer Mr Edson Muvingi said work at the site was …

Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Nando's collapse, construction company only applied new paint to over 100-year-old section

The construction company that renovated the Nando's building in 2010 has distanced its self from doing any structural work to the recently collapsed section of the building.Technoexpert Construction (PVT) LTD told Bulawayo24.com that in 20…

Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 10:06hrs | 2 | by Mafu Sithabile

$2m Zivagwe Bridge construction complete

The construction of a $2 million bridge at Zivagwe River along Chivhu to Murambinda Road which is a black spot that caused many accidents and deaths has been completed.The bridge is 10 kilometres from Chivhu.Masvingo Mirror reported that t…

Published: 20 Jun 2016 at 07:30hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

Murray and Roberts to restructure its debt

Murray and Roberts is mulling a move to correct its debt structure through seeking to access cheaper long term funding from regional financial institutions, CE Stuart Mangoma told an analysts briefing yesterday. "The current capital a…

Published: 21 Sep 2012 at 08:58hrs | | by Business reporter

Search / Construction

Get latest news by email:

President Mnangagwa must respect the constitution

Background remover for corporate videos that impress clients

All is set for CGAIZ annual conference in Victoria Falls

US Senate tables second bill targeting South Africa

Mnangagwa confirms ZANU-PF corrupt, amid own schemes looting spree

You can leave the ghetto, but you can't remove the ghetto inside - Same with apartheid

Geza's worthlessness is no mystery

Mnangagwa appoints new ambassadors

Zanu-PF Politburo meets amid growing succession tensions

South African justice system faces 'total collapse'

Woman jailed for stabbing hubby's girlfriend

Charamba storms into World Championships 200m semi-finals

SA soldiers, Zimbabweans arrested over cigarette

ANC councillors reject Ramaphosa's call to follow DA

Irrigation schemes remain severely underutilised

Zanu-PF top brass trapped with cash, cars

Scott Sakupwanya gives Simba Bhora US$100,000

ZANU-PF official jailed for stealing

Maswerasei blasts Chamisa

Hwange Power Station's older units to undergo major rehab

Principal arrested for indecent assault of students

Zimra employees accused of US$6.3 million fraud

Ruwa aims for town status

Zanu-PF youths die en route to Mnangagwa's birthday bash

Zimbabwe clinches historic T20I series win

Harare suburb battles severe sewage crisis

Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute intensifies

Churches pray for Mnangagwa's continued rule

Church commits to partnering govt in anti-drugs, substances abuse

Ex-Bosso CEO found guilty of US$2,000 fraud

Mnangagwa confirms ZANU-PF corrupt, amid own schemes looting spree

Mnangagwa appoints new ambassadors

America is "here to stay", Obama tells Asia

US Senate tables second bill targeting South Africa

Geza's worthlessness is no mystery

Econet launches new SmartSuite data packages

Kombi loses breaks, overturns

Zanu-PF Politburo meets amid growing succession tensions

Woman jailed for stabbing hubby's girlfriend

Mkhwanazi gains public backing

News Team

Advertising