Business Reporter
THE Ministry Of Transport and Infrastructure Development has hailed efforts by the Mutapa Investment Fund following the move to rehabilitate a 2,1 km stretch on Kew Drive.
Permanent Secretary Joy Makube confirmed the developments further revealing that MIF shall remove the existing worn-out top surface (asphalt or bitumen) That clears out cracks, ruts, uneven patches, or surface damage.
After clearing the old surface, the fund willl lay down a new asphalt (or bituminous) layer, compact it with rollers, and finish with fresh road markings.
The expected benefits are that the new surface will give a smoother, safer driving experience — fewer bumps, potholes, or uneven patches that can damage vehicles or cause accidents. Over time, worn pavement degrades ride quality and can pose risk.
“To the corporate world, the message is clear: transformative national development is no longer the responsibility of government alone. Strategic partnerships—like those we see emerging between government and the Mutapa Fund demonstrate what becomes possible when vision, capital, and accountability converge,” said Makumbe.
The perm sec said the new surface will give a smoother, safer driving experience — fewer bumps, potholes, or uneven patches that can damage vehicles or cause accidents. Over time, worn pavement degrades ride quality and can pose risk.
“We encourage corporates to view these partnerships not merely as corporate social responsibility, but as smart investments in the very ecosystem that sustains their businesses. The call is for collaboration that is bold, innovative, and rooted in shared national interest. Together, we can build infrastructure that outlives us and opportunities that uplift generations,” she added.
The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) is set to inject about US$620,000 into the resurfacing of Kew Drive, in a development aimed at rehabilitating a key service corridor.
A highly placed source within the fund confirmed the project, saying preparations were now at an advanced stage.
“The project is in line with the MIF Environmental Social Governance (ESG) priorities and will see the resurfacing of the 2.1 km road which stretches from ED Mnangagwa Road (formerly Enterprise Road) to Ridgeway North,” the source said.
Kew Drive has long served as a strategic link, providing access to institutions such as the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), Dinson Iron and Steel, Norman & Stockdale Pvt Ltd, among others. Before the intervention, the road had deteriorated significantly, with potholes and uneven surfaces affecting efficiency.
“Thus, in line with its thrust of ‘Building Tomorrow Together’, Mutapa Investment Fund has stepped in to rehabilitate the road,” the source added.
