Online Reporter
Rutendo Nyeve, Victoria Falls Reporter
THE Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to a transformative infrastructure programme, with ambitious development plans set to extend into 2026, anchored by the construction of new Cargo Villages at the country’s key aviation hubs.
Amid a sustained increase in passenger and freight traffic, ACZ Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tawanda Gusha, revealed that the strategic expansion will see state-of-the-art Cargo Villages established at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare and the Victoria Falls International Airport.
The development underscores ACZ’s proactive response to growing economic activity and aviation sector demand.
“We have seen a remarkable increase in traffic as at the end of September year on year,” said Mr Gusha.
He attributed this positive trajectory to a collaborative national approach.
“There has been a collaborative approach that has been adopted by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development to provide new events such as Agenda of Africa as well as World Route,” he said.
A Cargo Village represents a significant leap in airport capability, functioning as a dedicated logistics and freight ecosystem.
It consolidates all cargo operations including warehousing, cold storage, customs clearance, forwarding agents, and cargo handling services into a single, efficient, and secure zone.
This modernisation drastically reduces processing times, improves handling of perishable goods and high-value exports, and positions Zimbabwe as a competitive regional trade and logistics gateway.
Mr Gusha confirmed that this infrastructure drive is integral to national economic blueprints.
“We have seen substantial investments in infrastructure development, which is going to be continuing going into 2026. This is all in line with the National Development Strategy 1. Now we are moving into National Development Strategy 2 towards Vision 2030,” he said.
The planned developments, which also include solar PV plants, signal ACZ’s commitment to both economic growth and sustainability.
As Zimbabwe targets upper-middle-income status by 2030, the enhancement of its aviation infrastructure, particularly through these specialised cargo hubs, is set to be a critical enabler for trade, tourism, and investment.
