eBusiness Weekly
BH24 Reporter
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s capital city is set for a major face lift, in view of plans by a yet unnamed developer to construct a multi-use complex in Harare’s central business district (CBD).
The piece of land where the proposed development is supposed to take place is Stand Lot 1 of Stand 715A S.T.L, located on the corner of Jason Moyo and Third Street.
According to recent minutes of the Harare City Council’s Environmental Management Committee, the council received an application for the use of the stated property for the construction of a hotel, conference facility, Flexi offices and restaurant purposes.
Interesting, nearby is the historical and world famous Meikles Hotel.
The property is situated within zone 1B Special offices of the operative Harare City Council Local Development Plan number 22 area.
According to the minutes, the council’s director of works recommended the proposed project and a permit has been granted.
“The director of works recommended and it was resolved that in terms of Section 26 (3) of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act, (Chapter 29:12) a permit be granted authorizing the establishment of Mixed Use (hotel, conference facility, flexi offices and restaurant) on stand 715A STL subject to the conditions stipulated in the director of works’ report dated 18 May 2018,” reads part of the minutes.
To the extent that the proposed development comes through, it will mark the return of significant construction activity within the Harare’s CDB.
Harare is Zimbabwe’s leading political, financial, commercial, and communications centre, as well as a trade centre for tobacco, maize, cotton, and citrus fruits.
Situated in northeastern Zimbabwe in the country’s Mashonaland region, Harare is a metropolitan province, which also incorporates the municipalities of Chitungwiza and Epworth.
The city sits on a plateau at an elevation of 1 483 metres (or 4 865 feet) above sea level and its climate falls into the subtropical highland category.
