Emergency Road Rehabilitation Program

Topic : Emergency Road Rehabilitation Program

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Govt procurement gobbles US$19bn

This translates to an average of US$3,8 billion spent annually on government suppliers — many of whom have been accused of manipulating tenders to inflate costs.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 21, 2025

Govt puts contractors on notice for shoddy work

Of major concern is that the companies contracted to work on the roads are taking too long to complete the projects.

By Staff Reporter May. 14, 2024

Govt puts contractors on notice for shoddy work

Zim pays high economic price for hefty infrastructure spend.

For most part, Zimbabwe is executing these projects from internal resources.

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 19, 2024

Zim pays high economic price for hefty infrastructure spend.

Candid Comment: Set up compulsory road accident fund

While some of Zimbabwe’s highways have been rehabilitated, thanks to the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programmes, accidents levels remain a major cause for concern.

By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Mar. 28, 2024

Candid Comment: Set up compulsory road accident fund

Zinara tightens screws on road contractors

The Zinara boss said the state-controlled parastatal is continually working with stakeholders to increase funding available for disbursement road authorities.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 23, 2024

Zinara tightens screws on road contractors

Horror crash exposes parlous state of Matabeleland roads

The city fathers said they will hire former project managers, most of whom were its former employees, as consultants.

By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 19, 2023

Horror crash exposes parlous state of Matabeleland roads

Irate contractors goad govt into action over cement crisis

Industry sources also claimed the shortages were being driven by a cartel seeking to benefit from rising demand of the product because of ongoing infrastructure projects.

By Freeman Makopa Nov. 10, 2023