Govt rolls out asphalt plants to fast-track road maintenance
The Harare asphalt plant, which is already being installed, will serve as the pilot facility before the rollout of additional units across the country.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 15, 2025
Treasury delays suffocate roads contractors, cripple projects... bankruptcy, lawsuits, asset seizures threaten small firms
Many of these contractors poured personal capital and bank loans into the projects, expecting prompt settlements that never came.
By Melody Chikono and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 10, 2025
Treasury delays suffocate roads contractors, cripple projects... bankruptcy, lawsuits, asset seizures threaten small firms
Many of these contractors poured personal capital and bank loans into the projects, expecting prompt settlements that never came.
By Melody Chikono and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 10, 2025
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Govt procurement gobbles US$19bn
This translates to an average of US$3,8 billion spent annually on government suppliers — many of whom have been accused of manipulating tenders to inflate costs.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Mar. 21, 2025
Govt puts contractors on notice for shoddy work
Of major concern is that the companies contracted to work on the roads are taking too long to complete the projects.
By Staff Reporter
May. 14, 2024
Zim pays high economic price for hefty infrastructure spend
Moyo, chairman of the macroeconomic cluster in Mnangagwa’s Presidential Advisory Council said Zimbabwe’s isolation was a major factor.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 19, 2024
Govt fails to pay road contractors
Southern Eye heard that some of the contractors are owed several billions of dollars in local currency.
By Rex Mphisa
Jan. 1, 2024
Cash squeeze slows down road upgrades
City fathers have also accused government of sidelining the local authority and its engineers in the roadworks.
By Sharon Sibindi
Dec. 10, 2023
Horror crash exposes parlous state of Matabeleland roads
The city fathers said they will hire former project managers, most of whom were its former employees, as consultants.
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 19, 2023
