Vongai Masuka

Econet InfraCo, the newly independent infrastructure arm of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced plans to develop a 300-hectare industrial park near Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.

The development will be anchored by a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant and a state-of-the-art data center, positioning the site as a leader in green industrial technology.

The project, which has received the green light from Econet Group founder Strive Masiyiwa, aims to establish a world-class manufacturing and export hub.

The industrial park is designed to capitalize on its proximity to Zimbabwe’s main international gateway, offering logistics and infrastructure advantages for businesses focused on international trade.

According to Econet Group CEO Douglas Mboweni, the vision is to remove the infrastructure bottleneck for new investors.

“Our vision is to create infrastructure such as power and water facilities needed for a modern industrial park,” Mboweni said.

“This will make it easier for investors to come in, take advantage of the location, and create jobs.” He said.

The company is currently finalizing development approvals and plans to present the full blueprints to the Government of Zimbabwe shortly.

The unveiling of the industrial park follows a major strategic shift for the Econet Group after announcing plans to voluntarily delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and move its infrastructure assets to the USD-denominated Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX).