. . . Matebeleland South ready to host historic event as Second Republic delivers on development promise
By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
MAPHISA, Zimbabwe – With just days to go before Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Celebrations on 18 April, the newly constructed Maphisa Stadium in Matebeleland South was a hive of activity on Wednesday as contractors applied final touches to the state-of-the-art facility.
Set to welcome over 5,000 guests, the stadium stands as a flagship project of the Second Republic’s development agenda, directly supporting President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 mantra of “leaving no one and no place behind.”
workers putting final touches to the terraces.
The project was made possible through a whole-of-government approach, bringing together the Ministries of Local Government and Public Works; Health and Child Care; Home Affairs; Transport and Infrastructural Development; and Primary and Secondary Education.
Over 90% Complete
Engineer Sean Mukwamba of the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works confirmed that the stadium is more than 90% finished.
“The multi-purpose pitch is nearing completion, with all major works cleared. We are now putting final touches to the ablution block, changing rooms, and VIP toilets,” said Eng. Mukwamba.
“We are very happy with progress so far and remain confident of meeting our target ahead of the celebrations.”
Legacy Projects Transforming the Province
Matebeleland South Provincial Director, Engineer Sijabuliso Ncube, added that the stadium is nearly ready to host the national event.
He also highlighted five other legacy projects in the province, including newly refurbished clinics roads and schools.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, led by Minister Felix Mhona, has been rehabilitating the road leading to Maphisa, ensuring smooth access for guests and locals alike.
Whole-of-Government Approach Praised
Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, Mike Dzimati, who oversaw the projects, expressed satisfaction with the inter-ministerial collaboration.
“While there were challenges, the coordination and cooperation among ministries made it possible to complete these projects in time for the Independence Celebrations,” Dzimati said.
On Independence Day—and for years to come—Maphisa will celebrate not only the nation’s hard-won freedom but also a new era of inclusive infrastructural development.
“President Mnangagwa’s devolution agenda is bringing development closer to communities that were previously marginalised,” Dzimati added.
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