Zimbabwe steps up new city efforts

ZIMBABWE is stepping up efforts to build a new city in Mount Hampden by working on the requisite infrastructure, with President Mnangagwa having led a delegation to Switzerland last week on a familiarisation tour of the construction work carried out by the Mabetex Group.

Mabetex Group, which is eager to participate in the construction of other amenities in Mt Hampden, is a civil engineering and construction company head-quartered in Lugano, Switzerland specialising in the construction of mega projects.

It invited President Mnangagwa to Switzerland to showcase their works.

The President was impressed by the capabilities of the Swiss-based company and negotiations will begin soon for them to participate in the construction of a hotel and conference centre in Mt Hampden as well as Zimbabwe’s Chanceries in four missions.

Speaking after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere updated the country on the developments.

“Cabinet received the Report on His Excellency the President’s Official Visit to Lugano from 30th to 31st January 2024 at the invitation of Mabetex Group,” said Dr Muswere.

“The nation is informed that His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa held a meeting with the executive management of the Mabetex Group, headed by the founder and owner, Mr Behgjet Pacolli, at the company headquarters.

“The Mabetex Group’s investment portfolio includes the construction of major infrastructural projects such as airports, hotels and conference facilities,” said Dr Muswere.

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