Zimbabwe: Chivhu Eco City Emerges As Zimbabwe's Next Major Investment Hub

What the report says

Chivhu is emerging as a new investment focus in Zimbabwe, according to a report distributed by AllAfrica from New Zimbabwe. The article says WestProp Holdings is driving interest in Chivhu Eco City, a mixed-use project in the central town of Chivhu that is being marketed to homebuyers and investors looking beyond Harare. The development is positioned as a “Gateway City” and is intended to combine housing, business space and lifestyle amenities.

The report says the project would bring Chivhu its first luxury apartment development and is planned to include residential neighborhoods, commercial areas and recreational facilities. WestProp says the town’s location in the middle of Zimbabwe gives it strong links to major economic centers, making it suitable for longer-term urban growth. On-site work has already begun, including road opening to create access for future buildings and services.

WestProp chief executive Ken Sharpe said the company chose Chivhu because of its central location and limited existing development, and that the firm is expanding beyond Harare in response to demand in other parts of the country. He said the project would include financing options such as 30-year mortgages, which he described as unusually long for Zimbabwe. The company also says the plan includes green space and a private game reserve, reflecting an effort to blend urban development with environmental features.

The significance of the project lies in its potential to shift Chivhu from a transit town into a more established economic center. More broadly, it reflects continued interest in property-led development in Zimbabwe’s growth corridors, though the long-term impact will depend on delivery, infrastructure and buyer demand.