Zimbabwe Country Commercial Guide
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Overview

Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) emphasizes infrastructure development, supported by private sector participation as a key goal. Ongoing projects span multiple sectors, including mining, energy, roads, and hydroelectric dam construction.

The government is working to rebuild the country’s road network, which, while better than most in sub-Saharan Africa, has deteriorated due to fiscal constraints and poor planning. In 2021, the government launched the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Program, rolling out annual funding for road works through the national budget and the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA). Roads targeted for rehabilitation include key trade routes linking Zimbabwe to southern ports in South Africa and other Southern African Development Community (SADC) states.  

Leading Sub-sectors

Zimbabwe’s transport sub-sectors, including road and rail, continue to face challenges due to insufficient investment. Opportunities exist to upgrade road and rail networks to enhance the movement of goods to domestic and regional markets.

The government aims to increase the number of kilometers of road network in good condition from 14,702 kilometers to 24,500 kilometers by end of 2025.

Opportunities

U.S. construction machinery manufacturers have opportunities to supply road and rail construction machinery and equipment to Zimbabwe. These opportunities include selling directly to local construction companies or offering machinery through rental and leasing arrangements.

Additionally, U.S. companies can explore opportunities to sell rolling stock and signaling equipment to the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ).

Resources

Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe
256 Samora Machel Ave, Harare
Tel: +263 242746661
Email: infor@cifozzim.co.zw

Zimbabwe National Road Authority (ZINARA)
489 Glenroy Shopping Centre, Harare
Tel: +263 242442711/3

National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)
NRZ Parkade Centre, 
Corner 9th Avenue and Fife Street, Bulawayo
Tel: +263 29236323          
Cell: +263 772 104 107/ +263 712 629 462

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