Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) will begin the construction of an international cricket stadium and ancillary facilities in the Masuwe Special Economic Zone for Tourism in Victoria Falls.
The stadium will be used in the hosting of the 2026 and 2027 Cricket World Cup jointly with South Africa and Namibia.
ZC was allocated 10 hectares of land for the stadium.
Speaking during the post-cabinet briefing Information Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere.
“President Mnangagwa will lay the foundation stone to mark the commencement of the international cricket stadium.
“The project will contribute towards the US$5 billion Tourism and Hospitality Industry by 2025.
“It will contribute towards the development and expansion of sports infrastructure in the country.
“Tourism is a key pillar of the Zimbabwean economy and ranks at number three after Mining and Agriculture.
“This accounted for 12 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product during the period January to September 2023.
“Thus, the international cricket stadium and associated facilities will significantly contribute to the growth of the national Gross Domestic Product.”
“The construction of the cricket facilities and associated infrastructure will also create training and employment opportunities for communities in Victoria Falls.
“Under the Integrated Tourism Resort initiative, sustainable tourism will be promoted in line with the United Nations Tourism ethos.
“The diverse tourism business facilities in the resort town are expected to blend with the natural environment,” he said.
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