The construction of Zimbabwe’s New Parliament Building, which China sponsored, has reached its last stage, with the edifice expected to be turned ove
The construction of Zimbabwe’s New Parliament Building, which China sponsored, has reached its last stage, with the edifice expected to be turned over to the African country’s government in the first months of 2022, according to China Central Television (CCTV). The Chinese state-owned Shanghai Construction Group is constructing the new six-story structure on the outskirts of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. The main conference space will seat 650 people, whereas the existing one can only accommodate 100.
High-ranking government officials, including Ziyambi Ziyambi, the minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs; July Moyo, the minister of Local Government and Public Works; and Clemence Chiduwa, the deputy minister of Finance and Economic Development, recently visited the project site for an assessment of the building. Minister Ziyambi said the high-powered group toured the project to check progress and talk with contractors about completion timelines. He added that they were assured that the project would be finished in March 2022.
Zimbabwe’s New Parliament Building Features
Additional conference facilities, committee rooms, larger office spaces, and a parking lot will be available at the new Legislative Branch of Zimbabwe headquarters. The renovation is part of a larger infrastructure project that involves the development of a new city near the building. The Chinese construction corporation has also promoted the transmission of information to local workers as part of the project. The Chinese construction business’s site manager, Cai Libo, revealed that the company had engaged local specialists to help with the project’s construction. He went on to say that the corporation and the employees had created a great relationship.
“They have formed a good alliance with us and have also been very good helpers. In this regard, we have imparted technical knowledge and construction skills, allowing many local workers to improve their job skills, “Cai Libo stated.
Zimbabwe’s New Parliament Building which began construction in November 2018, will be finished early next year and turned over to local authorities in April. This structure is the most recent Beijing-funded structure in a southern African country.