HARARE, Feb. 19 (NewsDay Live) – Vice President Kembo Mohadi has called for the expedited completion of the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) disused radioactive material facility in Hatcliffe, Harare.
The facility is designed to store radioactive materials that emit energy in the form of waves or particles and pose potential risks to the environment and human health. The materials originate from mines, industries, medical institutions and research centres.
During a recent site tour, Mohadi expressed concern over delays in construction.
“What dampens my spirits is that this project has been moving very slowly. Most of the rooms are empty; we do not have anything inside,” he said.
“Yes, we have started — perhaps we are the first in the region to have such a facility — but we must ensure it is completed.”
Construction began in 2018. According to RPAZ chief executive Justice Chipuru, the first phase is now 95% complete.
“If funds allocated in the 2026 Budget are released, we can finish within three months and proceed to the second phase. However, the national fiscal space remains constrained,” Chipuru said.
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He added that authorities hope to complete the entire infrastructure under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2).
The second phase will include a laboratory, an administration block and ancillary facilities.
Situated on seven hectares of government-allocated land, the project requires an estimated US$8 million to reach completion.
