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📰 News11 March 2026·2 min read·

Govt Allocates ZiG30M (US$1M) for Chilonga River Bridge Reconstruction

Source: thezimbabwean

The Zimbabwean government has allocated ZiG30 million (approximately US$1 million) for the reconstruction of the Chilonga River Bridge, described as one of the deadliest crossings in the country. Critics have labelled the allocation 'paltry' given the scale and danger of the infrastructure. The funding signals government attention to road safety but raises concerns about adequacy.

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