Government officials and private investors gathered at the Matabeleland North Investment Conference in Umguza District to address regional development needs. The two-day event attracted 380 participants, exceeding the targeted 180 delegates by Friday's conclusion. Representatives from various ministries, potential investors, and established business operators participated in comprehensive discussions. Infrastructure emerged as the primary focus area for attracting meaningful investment to the province. The Zimbabwe National Road Authority and Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe presented funding mechanisms and development strategies.
Provincial Affairs Minister Richard Moyo identified accommodation, educational facilities, and vocational training centers as immediate priorities requiring private sector partnership. The minister emphasized that government resources alone cannot address all infrastructure gaps across the region. Investment opportunities span construction projects for schools, roads, conference centers, and skills training facilities designed to benefit local communities. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority offers additional prospects for lodge construction and conference facilities within protected areas. Housing shortages affect both individual residents and civil servants working throughout the province's districts.
Hwange Rural District Council representative Xolelani Ncube outlined opportunities for housing infrastructure development with accompanying water and sewerage systems. Rural district councils across Matabeleland North seek investors for more than 100,000 housing units and associated utility networks. Provincial permanent secretary Sathandiwe Ncube highlighted the urgent need to close infrastructure gaps that hinder regional investment compared to other provinces. Adequate infrastructure serves as the foundation for attracting further investment and improving value addition capabilities. The Bulawayo Victoria Falls Road rehabilitation project requires additional investor services during construction phases.
Provincial Affairs Minister Richard Moyo identified accommodation, educational facilities, and vocational training centers as immediate priorities requiring private sector partnership. The minister emphasized that government resources alone cannot address all infrastructure gaps across the region. Investment opportunities span construction projects for schools, roads, conference centers, and skills training facilities designed to benefit local communities. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority offers additional prospects for lodge construction and conference facilities within protected areas. Housing shortages affect both individual residents and civil servants working throughout the province's districts.
Hwange Rural District Council representative Xolelani Ncube outlined opportunities for housing infrastructure development with accompanying water and sewerage systems. Rural district councils across Matabeleland North seek investors for more than 100,000 housing units and associated utility networks. Provincial permanent secretary Sathandiwe Ncube highlighted the urgent need to close infrastructure gaps that hinder regional investment compared to other provinces. Adequate infrastructure serves as the foundation for attracting further investment and improving value addition capabilities. The Bulawayo Victoria Falls Road rehabilitation project requires additional investor services during construction phases.
