Zimbabwe’s infrastructure investments save Southern African Development Community millions, media report

Despite facing sanctions, Zimbabwe’s investment in infrastructure, including roads, housing, dams, and power plants, has yielded significant benefits for the region. The modernized Beitbridge Border Post, a key access point on the North-South Corridor connecting Durban to Zambia, DR Congo, and Malawi, has saved the region over US$330 million in past losses caused by delays, local media reported.

The modernized Beitbridge Border Post has facilitated smoother trade and travel, reducing bottlenecks and corruption, and boosting revenue for Zimbabwe and the region.

Zimbabwe’s infrastructure development aligns with SADC’s vision for regional integration, aiming for efficient cross-border infrastructure by 2050. This vision, emphasizing deeper integration, is also rooted in the belief that local participation and resources are crucial for driving economic development, according to Zimbabwean state media.