Vice President Chiwenga to headline AfriConfex conference
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga is expected to headline the second edition of the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex (AfriConfex) conference in Bulawayo this week.
The conference will be held from November 6-7 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre under the theme: “Resilient Cities, Thriving Africa: Building Sustainable Infrastructure for Economic Growth”.
The official opening session is planned for November 7.
Other speakers include Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister, Felix Mhona and Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association chief executive officer, Mrs Joyline Zindanga.
According to the conference notice, topics under discussion include focused sustainable infrastructure, centred innovation in real estate development and financing infrastructure development.
Professor Mthuli Ncube Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Zimbabwe
Also under discussion would be transport and infrastructure for economic development, and the building and construction sector’s role in creating resilient and sustainable cities.
The event is organised in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development and is being initiated at a time when the Government has embarked on several high-impact infrastructural development projects aimed at achieving an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
In a recent update, ZITF Company chief executive officer, Dr Nicholas Ndebele, said participation opportunities are available for exhibitors to connect with key stakeholders, showcase their products and services and engage in meaningful discussions that can lead to potential collaborations and partnerships.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Mr Felix Mhona
“The conference boasts an impressive speaker line-up, featuring notable industry leaders from renowned organisations across the construction and built environment sectors,” he said.
“These esteemed experts will lead discussions centred around the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of infrastructure development in Africa, including sustainable urban planning, climate-resilient design, innovative financing models and public-private partnerships.
ZITF Company CEO Dr Nicholas Ndebele
“Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and practical solutions that will empower them to drive progress within their respective field,” said Dr Ndebele.
During the workshops, industry experts will delve into the role of sustainable infrastructure in driving economic growth and promoting resilience in African cities.
The panellists will highlight the importance of industry innovation, sustainable urban planning, climate action and partnerships in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Human-centred Innovation in Real Estate Development discussions will focus on the need to update and modernise existing infrastructure to meet the needs of changing cities and populations, designing new infrastructure and upgrading existing infrastructure to cater to growing populations, optimising transportation systems, water and waste management and utilising smart technologies such as BIM to improve efficiency,” said Dr Ndebele.-chronicles
