HARARE, Sept. 09, 2025 (NewsDay Live) - The launch of the Mabvuku Interchange project marks the start of nationwide efforts to decongest roads and modernise infrastructure under the current government’s development agenda, Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona has said.
In a statement during a media tour of the project on Monday, Mhona said the initiative is a reflection of the government’s commitment to a more practical stance through implementation of a comprehensive network of interchanges across the country’s road networks.
“We have made bold choices to take reality development over perceived rhetorics by detractors,” he said.
“We work tirelessly to make sure that we deliver on our government’s assignments in our quest to facilitate ease of doing business countrywide and beyond the borders, regionally.
“This project which has commenced aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and enhance the overall quality of life for Harare’s residents, motorists, established and prospective businesses along the eastern corridor up to the border.”
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According to the ministry’s plans, Mabvuku Interchange is part of a broader national strategy that includes similar developments in Kuwadzana, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru and Masvingo.
Speaking on the sidelines of the tour, Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association chief executive officer Joyline Zindaga urged contractors to uphold timelines and deliver quality work, calling for professionalism and adherence to national standards.
“Once given a contract to construct any structure (private or public), we urge contractors to adhere to prescribed timeframes and deliver to the best expectations of those in authority,” she said.
“We expect best services as prescribed by the law and professionalism without violating the expected best standards on every infrastructure.
“We appreciate the pace and cordial relationships existing between the government and those involved in construction. As building contractors association, we urge our membership to prioritise sustainable infrastructural development over rewards.”
Meanwhile, the interchange is expected to significantly benefit thousands of motorists using the capital’s eastern corridor, with the government set to expand the programme to several locations, including Kuwadzana - where a new interchange will link Kirkman Road, Harare Drive and the Harare-Chirungu Highway, according to Mhona.
Mhona also announced plans to build more interchanges in major cities, including Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru, and Masvingo, to improve connectivity and shorten travel times.
These upcoming interchanges will be strategically located in high-traffic areas to maximise their impact.