Major border upgrades are getting a huge cash injection. The government allocated three hundred million dollars to overhaul the Chirundu and Forbes border posts starting next year, aiming to solidify Zimbabwe as a regional transport hub. Projects at Nyamapanda and Kanyemba borders will also move forward, tied to their respective highway rehabilitations. Authorities plan financial closure for the Chirundu project by early 2026, with Forbes upgrades scheduled from 2026 through 2028.
This refurbishment will install new equipment to manage traffic, fight smuggling, and control import quality. It also includes building housing for Zimra and Immigration staff. Other ports like Plumtree and Machipanda are slated for future remodeling, with plans for a second Limpopo River crossing explored. This push follows the completed modernization of the Beitbridge border post. The national development strategy prioritizes cutting border bottlenecks and revenue leaks, noting a public-private partnership will fund the sixty eight million dollar Chirundu project. The broader infrastructure program states modern borders are critical for establishing Zimbabwe as a preferred gateway for North-South trade.
This refurbishment will install new equipment to manage traffic, fight smuggling, and control import quality. It also includes building housing for Zimra and Immigration staff. Other ports like Plumtree and Machipanda are slated for future remodeling, with plans for a second Limpopo River crossing explored. This push follows the completed modernization of the Beitbridge border post. The national development strategy prioritizes cutting border bottlenecks and revenue leaks, noting a public-private partnership will fund the sixty eight million dollar Chirundu project. The broader infrastructure program states modern borders are critical for establishing Zimbabwe as a preferred gateway for North-South trade.
