VP Chiwenga to officiate at the Regional Construction Summit

Freeman Razemba

Senior Reporter

VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is set to headline this year’s Regional Construction Summit in Victoria Falls.

The summit will bring together stakeholders in the construction industry, Government officials, investors, and international experts.

Zimbabwe will host the summit whose main objective is to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and identify opportunities for growth within the region.

The Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) will host the summit that is scheduled to take place between November 27 and 30 under the theme “Leveraging investment in infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth”.

Key presentations will be delivered by the Ministries of Transport and Infrastructural Development; National Housing and Social Amenities; Local Government and Public Works;Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion.

Various organisations and associations will also deliver presentations.
In an interview, ZBCA president Dr Tinashe Manzungu said they are committed to spearheading Zimbabwe’s construction growth and are ready to position the nation as a model for industrialised development in southern Africa.

“The construction industry is increasingly recognised as a local and regional industrialisation cornerstone. This summit will serve as a platform to harmonise efforts across borders, fostering strategic collaborations that will unlock new opportunities and promote sustainable growth in the sector,” he said.

“The event will spotlight Zimbabwe’s construction industry as a model of resilience, innovation, and excellence, driven by President Mnangagwa’s vision.”