Govt meets priority projects target, 348 surpass t...

Govt meets priority projects target, 348 surpass target

**The Bio-Diesel Production Plant in Mutoko**

Oscar J Jeke

The government has confirmed the completion of 493 projects that were implemented under the 100-Day Cycle Priority Projects for 2023.

Addressing journalists at a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minster, Dr. Jenfan Muswere said the projects were selected in relation to their alignment to government Vision 2030, with the majority of the projects having surpassed set targets.

He also noted that a small percent of the projects had been implemented within the expected range, showing government willingness to meet goals and targets specified in the National Development Strategy 1.

“The nation is advised that a total of four hundred and ninety-three (493) projects were implemented under the 100-Day Cycle Priority Projects for 2023. The priority projects were selected on the basis of alignment to Vision 2030. The majority of the projects, 348 in total, surpassed set targets, while 61 performed within the agreed range,” Minister Muswere said.

“Among the key achievements are the construction of a Baobab Juice Plant at Mutare Teacher’s College in Manicaland Province, the establishment of a Bio-Diesel Production Plant in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, the upgrading of 30 schools through construction of new classroom blocks and ablution facilities, drilling of boreholes and solarisation.

“The establishment of 12 boarding schools, and registration of 40 satellite schools. The decentralisation of e-Passport services to Manicaland, Masvingo and Mashonaland Central provinces. The construction of Magistrates Courts at Epworth and Lupane as well as Mutawatawa, Gwanda and Chiredzi,” the minister added.