Bulawayo Zone Investment Proposals

An in-depth look at ZITIT's upcoming and proposed projects for targeted growth across Bulawayo.

Zone Profile: CBD & Commercial Hub

Bulawayo's Central Business District is the city's nerve center for finance, administration, and professional services. While rich in history and architectural beauty, many properties present opportunities for modernization and urban renewal to meet the demands of a 21st-century economy.

ZITIT's Strategic Focus

Our proposed strategy is to acquire and re-develop under-utilized commercial properties, creating modern, high-yield assets. We aim to inject new life into the CBD, providing premium office and retail spaces that attract high-quality tenants.

Bulawayo CBD

Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects

  • Project Proposal: ZITIT Business Centre Feasibility Stage
    Acquire and refurbish a multi-story building to create a modern business center with serviced offices, conference facilities, and retail space. Justification: Addresses the shortage of A-grade office space and creates a recurring rental income stream.
  • Project Proposal: Secure CBD Parking Garage Concept Stage
    Develop a multi-level secure parking facility to serve the business community. Justification: Solves a major challenge for CBD commuters and businesses, providing a utility-based, cash-generative business.

Zone Profile: High-Density Suburbs (e.g., Nkulumane, Pumula)

These sprawling residential areas are home to the majority of Bulawayo's population. They are characterized by vibrant informal economies and a significant, often underserved, consumer base. There is a clear opportunity for formal retail development and community-focused services.

ZITIT's Strategic Focus

Our proposed strategy is to establish a strong retail and service presence within these communities, capturing local spending and providing residents with convenient access to quality goods and services.

Bulawayo High-Density Suburb

Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects

  • Project Proposal: ZITIT Community Supermarkets Market Research Stage
    Establish a chain of medium-sized supermarkets in key high-density locations, offering competitive pricing and a wide range of goods. Justification: Provides a formal retail alternative, creates local employment, and generates high-volume, consistent revenue.
  • Project Proposal: Educational Resource & Tech Hubs Concept Stage
    Develop centers providing after-school tutoring, internet access, and printing services for students. Justification: Directly serves the needs of teachers and students in the community, with a clear social and commercial benefit.

Zone Profile: Industrial Areas (e.g., Belmont, Kelvin North)

Historically the industrial heartland of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo's industrial zones possess vast infrastructure that is ripe for revitalization. Key sectors include textiles, engineering, and food processing. The potential for revival is immense with targeted capital injection and modern management.

ZITIT's Strategic Focus

We are exploring opportunities to acquire and restart dormant factories or partner in existing operations. The focus is on ventures that complement our other projects (e.g., leather processing) and leverage the city's skilled workforce.

Bulawayo Industrial Area

Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects

  • Project Proposal: ZITIT Leather Works Feasibility Stage
    Establish a leather processing and manufacturing plant to create finished goods (shoes, belts, bags) from hides supplied by the ZITIT Abbatoir. Justification: Creates a powerful value-addition synergy with our flagship project, capturing a much larger share of the value chain.
  • Project Proposal: Light Manufacturing Hub Concept Stage
    Develop industrial park units for small to medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, providing shared logistics and administrative support. Justification: Fosters entrepreneurship and industrial revival by lowering the barrier to entry for smaller players.

Zone Profile: Transport & Logistics

Bulawayo is strategically located as a transport nexus, with road and rail links to Harare, South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia. This makes it a natural hub for national and regional logistics, a sector with massive growth potential driven by trade and commerce.

ZITIT's Strategic Focus

Our proposals in this area aim to establish ZITIT as a key player in the movement of goods. We plan to develop modern logistics infrastructure and a transport fleet to service our own projects and third-party clients.

Transport and Logistics hub

Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects

  • Project Proposal: ZITIT Logistics & Warehousing Feasibility Stage
    Develop a modern warehouse and cold storage facility near key transport routes to serve agricultural and industrial clients. Justification: Taps into the growing need for professional storage and distribution services in the region.
  • Project Proposal: Cross-Border Trucking Fleet Concept Stage
    Acquire a fleet of commercial trucks to transport goods between Bulawayo and major regional trade partners like Johannesburg and Gaborone. Justification: A high-demand, cash-generative business that supports regional trade and provides a critical service.

Interested in These Upcoming Projects?

As these projects move from concept to reality, investment opportunities will open up. Contact the provincial leadership to register your interest and be the first to receive detailed prospectuses.

Contact Bulawayo Provincial Office