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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87802, member: 27"]
A property-focused expo is gearing up to turn Zimbabwe's smart-city ambitions into actual bankable deals instead of just talk.

Smart Cities Expo heading to Harare
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[*]Zimbabwe Smart Cities Real Estate Masterclass and Expo 2026 lands on March 26.
[*]Rainbow Towers is the confirmed venue for the event.
[*]GRI chief Ngoni Dzirutwe is spearheading the initiative.
[*]Global Renaissance Investments operates as a financial advisory outfit.
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Core mission behind the event
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[*]Packaging urban projects so they actually attract capital is the goal.
[*]Private-sector involvement in infrastructure delivery needs a serious push.
[*]Dzirutwe wants the conversation shifted from theory to execution.
[*]Pension funds and asset managers are key targets for investment.
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Smart Zimbabwe 2030 alignment
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[*]Smart Zimbabwe 2030 Master Plan frames the broader national strategy.
[*]Energy, water, transport, and digital systems need integrated planning.
[*]Dzirutwe stressed that smart cities go well beyond flashy buildings.
[*]Policy certainty and clear revenue models matter most to investors.
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Who is expected at the table
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[*]Real estate, architecture, and renewable-energy sectors all get seats.
[*]Government reps from housing and energy ministries are attending.
[*]Public-private partnerships sit at the center of funding talks.
[*]Urban planners and property developers round out the lineup.
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