Zimbabwe's Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services has commended Econet IfraCo's decision to establish a 300-hectare industrial park in Harare as a way to boost investment while creating job opportunities.
Backed by billionaire entrepreneur and founder of the Econet Group, Strive Masiyiwa, the project was announced in December 2025.
The site, located near the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, will be powered by a 100MW solar plant and will include digital and logistics infrastructure.
In a statement, ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera said she had met with Econet Wireless deputy CEO Roy Chimanikire to discuss the status of the Econet Industrial Park.
Mavetera underlined that the park is vital for the nation’s digital future, particularly for technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
She added that it will support two critical pillars: first, the development of reliable, high-capacity power as the fuel for advanced computing, and second, a robust data hub consisting of a sturdy, modern data centre.
Most importantly, the initiative aligns with the Southern African country's AI strategy (2026-2030), according to the minister.
She went on to say that this type of infrastructure is the necessary foundation for AI, which requires enormous, dependable power and massive amounts of secure data processing capability, both of which the project would provide.
“I commend Econet for this visionary partnership. It is a direct investment in a more innovative and competitive Zimbabwe. The future is digital, and Zimbabwe is ready,” said Mavetera.
“Such confidence from a leading industry player is a strong vote in Zimbabwe’s digital future. We are committed to providing an enabling environment for investments that build a more connected, efficient and innovative Zimbabwe, an AI-ready Zimbabwe,” she concluded.
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