Sidumisile Mabena
Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected]
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has activated its Public–Private Collaboration (PPC) Enabling Framework Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Harare, a move aimed at fostering structured collaboration on key infrastructure and service delivery challenges.
In an update posted on its X platform, CZI said the development marks a major step toward coordinated, results-oriented engagement between the public and private sectors.
“At the core of this initiative is a practical PPC framework designed to support structured collaboration on priority infrastructure and service delivery challenges,” said CZI.
“Through this approach, we aim to enable targeted, high-impact interventions, facilitate technical and operational collaboration, and support transparent and structured participation by businesses.
“Importantly, PPC is not a replacement for long-term infrastructure development models; it strengthens them.”
CZI said by focusing on operational efficiency and system optimisation, the framework helps to build a stronger and more resilient foundation for future investment.
One of the first focus areas under the framework is industrial water security, where the private sector is adopting an eco-industrial approach to reduce risks and improve sustainability outcomes.
“We also extend our sincere appreciation to Mr Peter Vendel of the NEPAD Business Foundation, who joined us from South Africa to share valuable insights and practical lessons from successful public–private collaborations across municipalities,” said CZI.
“Further details on the framework will be shared publicly soon.”
Meanwhile, Cabinet recently approved new guidelines for public-private partnerships (PPPs), under which the Government will be entitled to hold a minimum 30 percent shareholding in project joint ventures or special purpose vehicles.
The new regulations are expected to strengthen infrastructure development across the country while complementing the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Act in enforcing policy compliance.
Government says the regulations are intended to ensure value for money through revenue-sharing arrangements in joint ventures.
The guidelines are set to govern the entire PPP cycle, from project identification and appraisal to implementation, monitoring, evaluation and termination.
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