Govt Opens New Manyame River Bridge to Boost Trade and Connectivity

The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honourable Felix Tapiwa Mhona, this afternoon officially commissioned the newly constructed Manyame River Bridge along the Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Road.

He was joined by the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Province, Honourable Itayi Ndudzo, during the ceremony.

The new bridge is part of the North-South Corridor, a key trade route that links Zimbabwe to the rest of the continent. The project is expected to ease traffic congestion, improve road safety, and enhance cross-border trade.

Speaking at the event, Minister Mhona expressed appreciation to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for prioritising infrastructure development.

“Such projects are central to enhancing national and regional connectivity,” he said, highlighting the importance of modern transport networks in driving economic growth.

Mhona also announced upcoming developments, confirming that work on the Harare Chirundu Road, as well as the upgrading of the Chirundu Border Post, will begin in September.

“These projects will further strengthen Zimbabwe’s position as a key gateway to regional markets within SADC,” he said.

The event was attended by Permanent Secretary Eng. J.P. Makumbe, heads of parastatals under the Ministry, and other senior government officials.