I’ve been in Harare recently, looking at how we can improve service links in Zimbabwe. Currently, the country is cut off from the wider world, and its own remote settlements with regards to solid travel links. If you’re in need of passage to these areas, it can take many days to get to where you want to go.
As I was in the capital, I visited Africa Unity Square. This park was built in 1890 and named Cecil Square for Cecil John Rhodes, the Prime Minister of the Cape Colony at the time, who founded the southern African territory of Rhodesia, which is now Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is an ideal spot for relaxing and enjoying a picnic.
On my trip, I was able to look around and take some photos of the park, which got me thinking of its appeal to tourists and Zimbabweans. There is a lot that Zimbabwe has to offer as attractions but so few people know about them or are unable to travel to them because of the under-developed links to these areas, which could otherwise be thriving cultural hubs.
With limited connections, the length of time it can take to reach these regions can deter both travellers and businesses from exploring Zimbabwe’s full potential. Our work aims to unlock these isolated towns by subsidising flights, creating more accessible routes, and opening opportunities for local economies and tourism to thrive.
Your support can make this vision a reality by donating to our charity, which brings us closer to a more connected Zimbabwe, allowing us to reach those in need and empower communities to grow.