Government targets 236 projects in 100-Day Cycle

Rutendo Nyeve

MORE than 230 projects are set to be undertaken by the Government during the first 100-day cycle, which commenced last month and will end in May. Matabeleland North is among the top beneficiaries, with 47 projects, including 11 that contribute to the Binga Development Initiative.

This was revealed by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere during a post-cabinet media briefing on Tuesday.

Dr Muswere said of the total, 33 projects are being implemented countrywide, while a total of 10 projects will be implemented outside Zimbabwe, while some of the projects are replicated in more than one province.

“The first 100-Day cycle is running from 3 February 2025 to 13 May 2025.  The Cycle covers two hundred and thirty-six (236) projects, and involves projects from all Ministries and Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA).

“The nation is informed that the projects were selected according to their potential contribution to the aspirations of Vision 2030 focusing primarily on the improvement of the livelihoods of citizens in all communities,” said Dr Muswere.

He said the projects are distributed according to the 14 thematic areas of the National Development Strategy, which ends in December 2025.

“Given the thrust of Government to deliver projects that unlock the overall socio-economic growth, the Infrastructure and Utilities Pillar of the National Development Strategy 1 has the highest number of 43 projects.

“Twenty-five projects are being implemented under the Devolution and Decentralisation Thematic Area. Eleven projects contribute to the Binga Development Initiative and these cover construction of a new clinic, completion of the new registry offices and the installation of solar energy infrastructure in clinics and registry offices,” said Dr Muswere.

Additionally, Dr Muswere said 62 projects across the selected 14 ministries, departments and agencies are identifiable with the 21st National People’s Conference Resolutions.

“Bulawayo has 15 projects, Harare 48, Mashonaland Central 23, Mashonaland East 23, Mashonaland West 28, Masvingo 21, Manicaland 22, Midlands 30, Matabeleland North 47 and Matabeleland South 24.

He said to strengthen internal monitoring by the respective ministries, a regular tracking schedule will be used, while progress as at Day 50 will be publicised as per standing practice.