Gwayi-Shangani project 72% done, but progress criticised

THE long-awaited Gwayi-Shangani Dam is now 72% complete, a mere 2% gain from October 2024 amid complaints by observers about the slow progress of the project.

The Gwayi-Shangani Dam, a major component of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project, has faced multiple setbacks and missed several deadlines.

Initially set for completion in December 2023, the deadline was pushed to the first quarter of 2024 due to resource constraints.

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