REPORT
By Peter Banda
International Correspondent
Harare, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe delivers US$88million Trabablas Traffic Interchange Project: A Milestone in Infrastructure Development
Harare’s motoring community is on cloud 19, after the official commissioning of the Zimbabwe’s largest traffic interchange infrastructure project by the country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on 30 May 2025. Formerly known as the Mbudzi Roundabout, and now renamed to Trabablas Interchange, the project was delivered at a cost of US$88 million over a period of three years. The infrastructure project is located at the intersection of Simon Mazorodze, Chitungwiza, and High Glen roads in Harare.
The landmark project features 15 bridges — 13 of which form part of the main interchange and two additional ones located on Amalinda Drive and Harare Drive. Prior to the project, for years, the old Mbudzi Roundabout had been a notorious traffic choke point, particularly during peak hours, causing extensive delays and frequent accidents. The new interchange is expected to significantly ease congestion and enhance road safety in the area. The new interchange features expanded lanes, and upgraded pedestrian walkways, significantly improving connectivity between Simon Mazorodze Road, Chitungwiza Road, and High Glen Road.
The budget for the project was fully self-financed by Zimbabwe without any external funding while the work was executed by a consortium of local companies: Tensor Systems, Fossil Contracting, and Masimba Construction.
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How to cite this work: Banda, P. (2025). Project Management Update from Zimbabwe, report, PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue VI, June. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pmwj153-Jun2025-Banda-update-from-zimbabwe-report.pdf
About the Author
Peter Banda
Harare, Zimbabwe
Peter Banda is an agile Portfolio Manager with Change Management, Marketing & Project Management Skills, and an accomplished entrepreneur with broad stakeholder management experience. He is a founder member of Zimbabwe’s largest Association of Project Managers with a membership of over 4000, Project Management Zimbabwe (PMZ). He has worked in both the private & public sectors during the last 20 years in Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa. Peter is a born & passionate teacher, mentor & trainer with skills ranging from Personal Development Planning to Project Management. Peter has presented & published over 30 papers at high profile international conferences & leading newspapers & publications respectively during the last 10 years.
Peter is currently Secretary- General & CEO of PROJECT MANAGEMENT ZIMBABWE (PMZ). Responsibilities cover strategic navigation of PMZ towards the vision covering board advisory and stakeholder management. He was previously a Higher Education Examiner, Facilitator, Lecturer, Curriculum Developer and Assessor for both local and International Diploma and Degree courses for the Zimbabwe Ministry of Higher & Tertiary Education. Peter holds a Bachelors (Hon.) degree and MSc qualification, and is currently studying for a PhD & other certifications. A God-fearing father of 2 lovely daughters & 1 son, Peter likes reading & researching current affairs, coaching others to realise their dreams, and watching soccer & cricket.
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