The President gave back 480 hectares near the airport to PPC Zimbabwe yesterday. This Arlington property belonged to Portland Holdings before the government took it for airport expansion plans in 2010. PPC's legal head, Tawanda Chiurayi, expressed thanks after receiving title deeds at State House. The company had asked for their land back.
Government officials previously claimed the area was meant for a second runway based on plans from 1976. But after PPC showed how much they planned to invest there, authorities agreed to return it. This action shows that the current leadership wants private businesses to grow as part of national development goals. The move helps Zimbabwe achieve its aim of becoming richer through better industry partnerships.
PPC hasn't decided exactly what they'll do with the land just yet. They need time to check all possible uses before making public announcements. As a thank-you gift, the company donated 60 tonnes of cement to help the President's charity projects across the country. Both sides seemed happy with the arrangement.
Government officials previously claimed the area was meant for a second runway based on plans from 1976. But after PPC showed how much they planned to invest there, authorities agreed to return it. This action shows that the current leadership wants private businesses to grow as part of national development goals. The move helps Zimbabwe achieve its aim of becoming richer through better industry partnerships.
PPC hasn't decided exactly what they'll do with the land just yet. They need time to check all possible uses before making public announcements. As a thank-you gift, the company donated 60 tonnes of cement to help the President's charity projects across the country. Both sides seemed happy with the arrangement.
