Sidumisile Mabena
Amos Mpofu
THE Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the completion of Tuli-Manyange Dam in Matabeleland South and the Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matabeleland North, stressing that infrastructure development remains a key priority in driving economic transformation.
The Tuli-Manyange Dam, located along the Tuli River in Matabeleland South, is designed as a large-capacity earth dam. The dam is projected to provide water for irrigation, domestic and industrial use, with a target of irrigating more than 5,000 hectares of land, approximately similar to the Gwayi-Shangani Dam project.
Speaking during the 2026 Annual Convention of the Adventist-Laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI), held under the Zimbabwe West Union Conference chapter at Solusi University, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube said infrastructure development remains a cornerstone of the Government’s agenda.
He said authorities will not relent in ensuring that projects are implemented as a matter of priority, as they play a crucial role in improving the ease of doing business.
“Investments in power generation, roads, water sources, banks and airports are strengthening the productive capacity of the economy and improving the environment for doing business.
In Matabeleland South Province, Honourable Albert Nguluvhe, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, is aware that we still have the Tuli-Manyange Dam project. We are returning to it.
We have a programme in place. Our immediate priority was to complete the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, and we are making steady progress. Once that is completed, we will begin work on Tuli-Manyange. While we are there, we would also like to declare the area around Antelope Dam a Special Economic Zone,” he said.
Prof Ncube emphasised that, in line with Vision 2030, the national objective remains clear and calls for focused effort, discipline and commitment from all citizens.
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