Government has recorded significant progress on key infrastructure and development projects across various sectors under the Third 100-Day Cycle of 2025, with major strides in tourism, energy, and justice delivery systems.
Speaking during a Post-Cabinet Media Briefing in Harare this Tuesday, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, said Cabinet had received and noted progress reports from the Ministers of Tourism and Hospitality Industry; Energy and Power Development; and Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.
“Cabinet is pleased with the overall pace of implementation of priority projects under the Third 100-Day Cycle, as ministries continue to deliver on the Second Republic’s development agenda,” said Dr. Muswere.
Dr. Muswere said the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry reported significant progress in upgrading infrastructure aimed at improving service delivery and boosting tourism competitiveness.
“The Mutare Sports Club has been fully renovated and completed, while the Hot Springs Resort is undergoing the restoration of ablution facilities, perimeter fencing, and landscaping works,” he said.
The Grand Reef Airport near Mutare is now 80% complete, with building refurbishments at 70%, while Tamarind Lodges in Nyanga are at 80% completion, covering conference facilities, a kitchen, and a restaurant. The Tamarind Hotel in Kariba, a 65-room facility, has reached 90% on soft finishings and 80% on furnishing.
“The Holy Cross Dam Chalets have been completed, while the Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls has made steady progress, with the media centre now 50% done and the training pitch at 70% completion,” said Dr. Muswere.
Other key developments include the AATC Hotel in Harare, where the main building structure is complete and the conference facility is 80% finished, while the Masvingo Hotel is scheduled for completion by November 2025. Beautification works at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport are at 15% completion, and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Office Block in Victoria Falls is 70% complete.
Dr. Muswere said the Ministry of Energy and Power Development also reported steady progress on multiple power generation and electrification projects.
“The 100MW Massive Prestige Thermal Power Project in Beitbridge is 75% complete, while the 5MW Guruve Solar Plant is expected to be commissioned before the end of the current cycle,” he said.
He added that the 10MW New Glovers Solar Plant in Kwekwe is 85% complete, the 20MW Dinson Thermal Power Plant in Hwange is 70% complete, and Ruwa LPG Storage Facility has reached 85% completion.
Dr. Muswere said the Government remains committed to expanding the national grid and promoting renewable energy access across communities.
“Grid extension projects in Gwanda, Chireya, and Dombo are near completion, while the Smart Metering Project across all provinces now stands at 65%,” he said.
Furthermore Dr Muswere noted that the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs also reported strong progress in infrastructure and digital transformation.
“The Deeds Automation and Digitalisation Project is on track for completion by year-end, while the Gwanda Court Complex is 90% complete, Kwekwe Court at 65%, and Cowdray Park Court at 40%,” said Dr. Muswere.
He added that the Integrated Electronic Case Management System is progressing smoothly, and prison rehabilitation programmes are empowering inmates with skills for reintegration into society.
“A total of 335 inmates across Anju, Mazowe, Mutimurefu, and Hurungwe Prisons have been capacitated in agriculture production, while 64 others were trained in construction and carpentry under the Building Brigade Programme. Another 100 inmates are benefitting from the MacDonald Bricks Employment Programme,” said Dr. Muswere.
Dr. Muswere concluded that the Third 100-Day Cycle demonstrates Government’s unwavering focus on delivering tangible results in infrastructure, energy, tourism, and justice reform.
“These projects reflect our collective commitment to transform lives, modernise infrastructure, and advance President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 of an empowered and prosperous upper middle-income economy,” he said.
