President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially commissioned the Midlands Park Housing Project in Zvishavane, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s housing development agenda.
The US$37.7 million project, funded by the Public Service Pension Fund, delivers 156 modern residential flats and 504 student apartments, providing safe and decent accommodation for residents and students in the mining town.
The development, which began in March 2024 and was completed on schedule, has created over 3,000 jobs and is set to benefit more than 300 families and 750 students. It has also improved water, sanitation, and road infrastructure in Zvishavane.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Mnangagwa hailed the project as a symbol of what Zimbabweans can achieve through unity and collective effort.
“The commissioning of these state-of-the-art accommodation facilities stands as a testament to what we can achieve working together as a united and peace-loving people towards the modernisation of our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe,” he said.
The Midlands Park Housing Project forms part of the government’s ambitious target to deliver one million housing units by the end of 2025, an initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing backlog and improving living standards.
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Government officials noted that the development is not only a boost to housing supply but also a catalyst for economic activity in Zvishavane, creating jobs during construction and enhancing the town’s urban infrastructure.
President Mnangagwa commended the Public Service Pension Fund and its partners for their role in delivering the project.
“The principle of value for money, quality workmanship, and timely completion must now be embedded in all public sector infrastructure projects,” he said.
“This project demonstrates that with strategic focus, discipline, and unwavering national interest, all public institutions are capable of success and excellence.
The Public Service Pension Fund has shown that with good management, investments can transform lives.”
He further highlighted the growth of the Fund, which started with US$4.5 million and now holds investments worth about US$650 million, including student accommodation complexes, industrial hubs, renewable energy projects, and tourism ventures.
The President added that Phase Two of the Midlands Park Development will soon commence, with similar initiatives planned across other provinces to expand housing and social services, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s commitment to improving living standards and supporting economic growth.
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