Zimbabwe Cricket Stadium Construction Project’s Preparations Underway
By Yvonne Mutambwa
Cabinet has recieved and noted the update on the Zimbabwe Cricket
Stadium Construction Project in the Masuwe Special Economic Zone for
Tourism in Victoria Falls.
This was said during the post cabinet briefing this Tuesday by the Minister of Information and Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon Jenfan Muswere.
Zimbabwe Cricket was allocated 10 hectares of land for the construction
of an international cricket stadium and ancillary facilities in the Masuwe
Special Economic Zone for Tourism in Victoria Falls.
“The stadium will be
used in the hosting of the 2026 and 2027 Cricket World Cup jointly with
South Africa and Namibia. His Excellency the President, Cde. Dr. E.D.
Mnangagwa will lay the foundation stone to mark the commencement of
the international cricket stadium,” said Minister Muswere.
The project will contribute towards the US$5 billion Tourism and
Hospitality Industry by 2025, as well as the development and expansion
of sports infrastructure in the country.
“Tourism is a key pillar of the
Zimbabwean economy and ranks at number three after Mining and
Agriculture, and accounting for 12% of the country’s Gross Domestic
Product during the period January to September 2023. Thus, the
international cricket stadium and associated facilities will significantly
contribute to the growth of the national Gross Domestic Product,”added Minister Muswere.
The construction of the cricket facilities and associated infrastructure will also
create training and employment opportunities for communities in
Victoria Falls.
Under the Integrated Tourism Resort initiative, sustainable tourism will
be promoted in line with the United Nations Tourism ethos.
“The diverse tourism business facilities in the resort town are expected to blend with
the natural environment.”
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