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Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
Zimbabwe has been ranked among top 10 African countries with the best road quality, which international freight companies say lower fuel and tyre costs, according to an article in a Nigerian media, the Vanguard.
According to the article written by Mr Favour Osah, Zimbabwe has been ranked number 10, among other countries with the best quality roads.
“Zimbabwe closes the list with steady progress. Roads linking Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare have seen repairs and upgrades,” reads the article.
“While not perfect, they are better than many regional averages and freight companies say fuel and tyre costs are lower on those improved highways.
“Good roads mean faster trade, lower transport costs and safer travel. Countries that invest in them see better business and tourism growth.
“For everyday people, it means fewer breakdowns, more reliable travel, and a smoother daily life.”
Namibia was ranked number one, followed by South Africa, Morrocco, Botswana, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Angola, and Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), which is ranked number nine.
This development comes after over 50 000 kilometres of roads have been refurbished nationwide under the Government’s ongoing Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2).
The initiative, which began in 2021, has also seen repairs to over 2 000 road structures, with the country targeting 84 000 km of road network — 93 percent of which was recently classified as in fair to poor condition, requiring urgent attention.
This year, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development utilised Public-Private Partnerships within the Department of Roads, which have already received Cabinet approval for some of the projects scheduled for next year.
More than 20 major infrastructure projects will also be undertaken next year across the country, ranging from major highways to community feeder roads, ensuring that “no one and no place is left behind”.
These projects fall under the Government’s Phase Two works, which will commence on February 1, 2026 and are scheduled for completion within 12 months.
