Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration has so far disbursed over ZiG2 billion to road authorities countrywide for infrastructure development and maintenance.
This was revealed in its latest disbursement report.
According to Zinara, the rollout of the 2026 road maintenance and rehabilitation programme has been slowed down by prolonged rainfall across most parts of the country, delaying the mobilisation and commencement of several planned projects.
“This early-season disruption has coincided with the continuation of works funded under Fourth Quarter (Q4) 2025 disbursements, with some road authorities still executing contractual obligations that have carried into the current reporting period.
“As a result, the start of new projects has followed a phased approach, allowing for both the completion of ongoing works and the gradual introduction of 2026 programmes.
“Within this context, the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has, as at March 31, 2026, disbursed a cumulative ZWG2.09 billion to road authorities. This represents 22 percent of the approved 2026 budget for road infrastructure development and maintenance. The continued implementation of Q4 2025-funded projects reflects a normal transition between financial cycles, particularly where year-end disbursements are utilised to accelerate delivery. Rather than indicating delays, this carry-over shows prudent financial management, as road authorities prioritise the completion of existing commitments before initiating new drawdowns,” Zinara said.
The report further said that across the country, uptake of allocated funds is steadily gaining momentum.
“Several road authorities are demonstrating strong execution capacity, supported by approved work plans, procurement readiness and active contractor deployment. This is beginning to translate into tangible progress in routine maintenance, periodic rehabilitation and targeted emergency works, despite the initial weather-related constraints.
“Notably, the alignment between disbursement flows and physical project implementation continues to improve, signalling growing adherence to performance-based funding principles by the road authorities.”
Overall, the first-quarter disbursement and utilisation trends point to a stable and progressively strengthening road infrastructure financing environment, anchored in improved accountability and sustained delivery.
“Going forward, Zinara will continue to closely monitor utilisation patterns and align future disbursements with verified project progress, ensuring maximum value is derived from public investment in the national road network,” Zinara said.
