Pomona Flats Near Completion, Setting New Standards for Urban Living

Five apartment blocks at the fast-growing Pomona City Estate are expected to be ready for occupation by the end of June, marking a significant milestone in one of Harare’s most ambitious urban developments.

WestProp Holdings chief executive Ken Sharpe confirmed that construction of the flats is at an advanced stage, underscoring steady progress toward the realization of Pomona City as Zimbabwe’s first fully integrated hybrid city.

The completed blocks form part of Phase One of the residential component, which will ultimately comprise 22 four-storey apartment blocks, each containing 16 modern units. A second phase, planned on a similar scale, is set to substantially increase housing capacity within the estate.

Designed with a focus on modern aesthetics and sustainable living, the Pomona Flats feature contemporary finishes, well-planned living spaces and convenient access to key amenities. The project has already generated strong market interest, reflecting growing confidence in Harare’s evolving urban landscape.

WestProp has established itself as a major player in property development through projects such as Millennium Heights and Pokugara, while its flagship development, The Hills Luxury Golf Estate, continues to embody the company’s integrated “live, work, shop and play” philosophy.

Momentum at Pomona City has been further strengthened by the introduction of a zero-deposit payment option for apartment buyers, a move that has broadened access for both homeowners and property investors.

The flats are part of a wider strategy by WestProp to reshape urban living in Zimbabwe by creating secure, lifestyle-oriented and environmentally conscious communities. With construction progressing on schedule, potential buyers are being encouraged to secure units while availability remains.

Often described as a “city within a city,” Pomona City Estate enjoys a prime location adjacent to the Wingate Golf Club and close to Harare’s rapidly expanding northern commercial zone, commonly referred to as the Green Zone.

In addition to residential units, sales have commenced for commercial stands designated for a modern shopping complex, which will serve as a central feature of the estate’s hybrid-city concept.

According to Sharpe, the planned commercial hub will offer retail, dining and entertainment facilities within walking distance of residential areas, reinforcing Pomona’s vision of a self-contained urban environment.

Industry analysts are also looking ahead to an anticipated announcement later this year regarding Phase Two of the project, expected to further solidify Pomona City Estate’s position as a model for integrated urban development.

Originally launched as a US$4 billion investment, Pomona City Estate is rapidly emerging as more than a housing development. With apartments nearing completion, commercial opportunities opening up and further expansion in the pipeline, the project is increasingly being viewed as a bold statement on the future of urban living in Harare—and Zimbabwe at large.