Masvingo District Investment Proposals
An in-depth look at ZITIT's upcoming and proposed projects for targeted growth across the province of heritage.
Zone Profile: Masvingo Urban - The Tourism & Heritage Hub
As the provincial capital and gateway to the Great Zimbabwe National Monuments, the city is a major tourism, administrative, and educational center. It hosts a large university and serves as the commercial hub for the entire province.
ZITIT's Strategic Focus
Our proposals are aimed at capitalizing on the constant flow of tourists and the growing urban population. We will focus on developing high-quality hospitality services and real estate to cater to both students and visitors.
Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects
- Project Proposal: ZITIT Heritage Lodge & Conference Centre Feasibility Stage
Develop a modern lodge and conference facility near the Great Zimbabwe Monuments, targeting both local and international tourists, as well as the corporate market. Justification: Fills a gap for high-quality, modern accommodation and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) facilities in the area. - Project Proposal: Student Accommodation Complex Land Identification Stage
Construct secure, purpose-built housing for students of the Great Zimbabwe University. Justification: A high-demand, low-risk investment that addresses a critical shortage and provides stable rental income.
Zone Profile: Chiredzi & Mwenezi - The Lowveld Powerhouse
These districts form the heart of Zimbabwe's Lowveld region, dominated by large-scale sugarcane plantations and cattle ranching. The area also borders the Gonarezhou National Park, offering significant potential for safari tourism and game ranching.
ZITIT's Strategic Focus
Our strategy is to integrate into the dominant sugarcane economy and leverage the unique wildlife resources. We will focus on agricultural out-grower schemes and tourism ventures that complement the existing economic landscape.
Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects
- Project Proposal: ZITIT Sugarcane Out-grower Scheme Partnership Negotiations
Establish a large, irrigated sugarcane plantation under an out-grower contract with major sugar producers like Tongaat Hulett. Justification: A secure, high-volume agricultural investment with a guaranteed off-take market. - Project Proposal: ZITIT Game Ranch & Safari Lodge Concept Stage
Acquire land on the border of Gonarezhou to establish a private game ranch and an exclusive safari lodge. Justification: A high-end tourism venture that generates foreign currency and taps into the lucrative safari market.
Zone Profile: Chivi & Zaka - The Logistical & Aquaculture Hub
Chivi is strategically located along the busy Beitbridge-Harare highway, making it a prime location for logistics and transport services. The creation of the massive Tokwe-Mukosi Dam has opened up unprecedented opportunities for large-scale fisheries and irrigation projects.
ZITIT's Strategic Focus
Our proposals aim to capitalize on both the logistical advantage of the highway and the new opportunities presented by the dam. We will focus on aquaculture and developing transport-related infrastructure.
Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects
- Project Proposal: Commercial Tilapia Fish Farming Feasibility Stage
Establish a large-scale commercial cage fishing operation for tilapia on the Tokwe-Mukosi Dam, complete with a processing and cold-chain facility. Justification: A highly scalable business supplying a growing national demand for affordable protein. - Project Proposal: ZITIT Highway Truck Stop & Cold Storage Market Research Stage
Develop a major truck stop at Chivi Turn-off, featuring secure parking, driver amenities, and a commercial cold storage facility for horticultural produce from the region. Justification: A strategic infrastructure project serving southern Africa's busiest trade corridor.
Zone Profile: Bikita & Gutu - The Mineral & Grain Belt
Bikita is world-renowned for its vast lithium deposits, making it a focal point of the global green energy revolution. Both districts are also significant producers of small grains and cattle, forming a diverse economic base.
ZITIT's Strategic Focus
Our strategy is to invest in the support services for the booming mining sector and to add value to the local agricultural produce. This provides a balanced portfolio of high-growth mining services and stable agro-processing.
Upcoming & Proposed ZITIT Projects
- Project Proposal: Mining Logistics & Transport Services Market Research Stage
Establish a company providing transport (tipper trucks) and logistics services to the lithium mines in Bikita, hauling ore and other materials. Justification: A lower-risk, high-demand entry into the lucrative mining value chain by providing essential services. - Project Proposal: Small Grains & Traditional Foods Processing Concept Stage
Set up a plant to mill and package small grains (sorghum, millet) and process other traditional foods from the Gutu area. Justification: Adds value to local drought-resistant crops and meets the growing market demand for healthy, traditional foods.
Ready to Invest in the Province of Heritage?
The proposals outlined here represent the diverse future of ZITIT's growth in Masvingo. As these projects move from concept to reality, investment opportunities will open. Contact the provincial leadership to register your interest and receive updates.
Contact Masvingo Provincial Office