Navigating the challenges of quality construction and accountability in a nation on the rise.
Introduction
Zimbabwe is currently witnessing a construction boom fueled by investments from both diaspora and local homeowners. With rising trends similar to the fashion boutique boom in central business districts, hardware shops—both formal and informal—are emerging as trendy hubs for construction materials. Much of Harare’s land is being transformed into construction projects, and this momentum is spreading to cities, towns, and even rural areas, as seen on channels like Let’s Build Our Rural Homes In ZI5566.
However, this positive surge is not without its challenges. The rapid conversion of land into construction projects has stirred controversy over wetlands and land barons. Wetland areas, such as those in the Mukuvisi Woodlands, have been shrinking and are at risk due to urban development in Harare. …Read More
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