Infrastructure Milestones, Gaps Under Spotlight

President Mnangagwa’s administration has facilitated the implementation of massive infrastructure projects, some of which have already been completed while others are at different stages of completion. The projects have created massive job opportunities and are enhancing economic growth.

Bulawayo Bureau

INFRASTRUCTURE development milestones and gaps are under the spotlight this week as President Mnangagwa is set to engage with economy and policy experts drawn from both the private and public sectors during the 2023 Infrastructure Summit and Expo, which begins here today. Robust infrastructure development is at the heart of the Second Republic’s economic transformation agenda in line with the country’s vision to achieve an upper middle-income status by 2030. The second edition of the Infrastructure Summit and Expo is being hosted by the National Economic Consultative Forum (NECF), the country’s think tank on economic and social policy issues. According to the preliminary event programme from organisers, President Mnangagwa will lead the official opening session tomorrow where he will deliver the keynote address. He will be accompanied by Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga while African Development Bank president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina is also expected to attend. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Felix Mhona, will present the transport infrastructure development plan for the attainment of Vision 2030 while Finance and Economic Development permanent secretary, Mr George Guvamatanga is set to lead discussions on funding mechanisms for transport and infrastructure projects. Today’s first session will cover updates from last year’s resolutions with a focus on transport infrastructure projects covering rail, road, and aviation. ReadMore