OVER 1 500 residential stands are being developed in Bulawayo under the Munhumutapa national youth housing scheme.
The scheme was launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2024 to expand access to affordable housing for young people.
The stands are being serviced at Valindre through a public-private partnership between government and Enock Construction and Earth Moving Equipment.
Project manager, Engineer Thabani Ndlovu said the first phase, comprising 400 stands, was nearing completion, while work was progressing on the remaining phases.
“As you can see, phase one is almost complete, while work is now progressing on phases two and three,” he said.
“We have constructed roads and installed sewer systems, while also going the extra mile to electrify the area. The streetlights are already operational.”
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The project is expected to provide young people with access to serviced residential stands while contributing to improved living conditions and their socio-economic well-being.
Nkulumane Member of Parliament, Freedom Murechu welcomed the project, saying it was responding to the housing needs of young people.
“Our parents used to acquire stands at affordable prices and pay for them in instalments, and today we are happy that the government is giving young people the same opportunity,” he said.
Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister, Judith Ncube said access to decent and affordable housing was critical to improving the welfare and dignity of young people.
“Our expectation is for young people to have access to decent and affordable housing. Providing decent housing promotes their dignity, and we want to thank the President for prioritising the welfare of young people,” she said.
The Valindre development comprises both medium- and high-density residential stands, with the project being implemented in three phases.
The first phase comprises 400 stands, while phase two will deliver 500 stands and phase three a further 700 stands, bringing the total to more than 1 500 residential stands.