Chiwenga seeks mining company partnerships to revive National Railways of Zimbabwe
via NewsDay Zimbabwe6 min read
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga announced the government's intention to partner with mining companies and other bulk commodity movers to revitalize the National Railways of Zimbabwe NRZ. Speaking at the International Business Conference during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Chiwenga highlighted the government's commitment to policy consistency and fiscal discipline through reforms. He stated that the government plans to rehabilitate and expand major road networks and regional trade corridors. The proposed railway line revamps include Victoria Falls-Bulawayo, Bulawayo-Dabuka, Dabuka-Rutenga-Beitbridge, and Chiredzi-Mvuma-Dabuka, aiming to address the demand for bulk goods transport and decongest roads. Chiwenga also invited partnerships for key railway corridors such as Lions Den to Kafue in Zambia, Plumtree-Dabuka-Chicualacuala, Harare-Bindura-Moatize in Mozambique, Kadoma-Sengwa, Mutare-Mkwasine, and Dorowa-Nyazura. Additionally, he mentioned the revitalization of the domestic automotive industry through a strategic partnership between Willowvale Motor Industries and Leyland to produce custom-built buses, with production expected to start in Harare by late 2026. Chiwenga emphasized that Zimbabwe will prioritize in-country value-addition and beneficiation over exporting raw resources and called on the private sector to collaborate on energy, transport, and digital infrastructure development.
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