Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba, Senior Reporter
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) and the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) are this week holding Mid-Year Strategic Review Workshops in Bulawayo and Harare.
The workshops are meant to evaluate progress and refine objectives.
ZINARA officials are gathered in Bulawayo, while ACZ officials are in Harare.
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Joshua Sacco, on Monday commended ZINARA for its clean audit for the 2024 financial year and its transformative road infrastructure initiatives, while challenging the organisation to meet its ambitious target of licensing one million vehicles this year.
He also highlighted the administration’s critical role in advancing Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 through digital innovation, improved tolling systems, and strategic partnerships with road authorities.
Deputy Minister Sacco reiterated that the ICEA pillars-Integrity, Capacitation, Engagement, and Automation-were not mere buzzwords but the foundation of ZINARA’s evolution into a modern, accountable, and citizen-focused institution.
He also praised milestones such as the introduction of e-tags, the relocation of urban tollgates, and the blending of financial disbursements with fuel supplies to municipalities, which have enhanced road rehabilitation efforts.
The Deputy Minister urged continued transparency, agility, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure Zimbabwe’s road network meets growing economic and mobility demands.
He reaffirmed government expectations, including timely disbursements to road authorities, accelerated licensing drives, and deeper automation to improve service delivery.
The workshop served as a platform for critical reflection and strategy refinement as ZINARA advances its mandate under the National Development Strategy.
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe’s mid-term strategic plan review workshop is being attended by ACZ chief executive officer Mr Tawanda Gusha and board members.
Departmental performance presentations and interactive sessions will facilitate collaborative discussions and strategic alignment.
The workshop is crucial in driving the development and efficiency of Zimbabwe’s aviation infrastructure.
Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development.
Another parastatal, the National Handling Services (NHS) is also set to hold its strategic meeting from Wednesday to Friday.
