The Zimbabwe government added seven contractors to help fix the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. These companies join Bitumen World on the 435-kilometer stretch leading to the popular tourism site. Under the new plan, each firm will handle about 51 kilometers, similar to work on the Harare-Beitbridge route. Matabeleland North Minister Richard Moyo said they planned to start last week but faced delays with paperwork. The project aims for complete reconstruction rather than simple pothole repairs.
The highway has deteriorated badly because of heavy trucks and recent rains. What once took five hours to drive now requires eight or more. Officials want a total overhaul like the one happening on the Harare-Beitbridge road. This busy route connects Zimbabwe with other Southern African nations, including Zambia, DRC, and South Africa. It also serves as an important access point to Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.
President Mnangagwa considers this highway among his top infrastructure priorities for 2025. Despite limited access to foreign loans, the government has made significant progress on road improvements nationwide. Since 2021, crews have fixed more than 50,000 kilometers of roads and 2,000 structures through emergency rehabilitation programs. These projects support economic growth and create jobs across the country.
The highway has deteriorated badly because of heavy trucks and recent rains. What once took five hours to drive now requires eight or more. Officials want a total overhaul like the one happening on the Harare-Beitbridge road. This busy route connects Zimbabwe with other Southern African nations, including Zambia, DRC, and South Africa. It also serves as an important access point to Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.
President Mnangagwa considers this highway among his top infrastructure priorities for 2025. Despite limited access to foreign loans, the government has made significant progress on road improvements nationwide. Since 2021, crews have fixed more than 50,000 kilometers of roads and 2,000 structures through emergency rehabilitation programs. These projects support economic growth and create jobs across the country.
