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Zim airports co seeks partners

11 May 2025
Robert Mugabe International Airport. Source: Airports Company of Zimbabwe
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The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) is looking for international partners to help fund security infrastructure at the country’s major airports.

The Zimbabwe Independent reported that ACZ plans to install cutting-edge civil aviation security systems, with a strong emphasis on biometric technology.

ACZ CEO Tawanda Gusha said the US$450 million (R8,1 billion) project is still in its funding phase before it can go to tender.

“This investment will improve the security of aircraft, passengers, and cargo. It also has the potential to reduce airline insurance premiums. All systems will be using modern technology, including biometrics,” he said.

By integrating biometric screening, AI-assisted surveillance, and next-generation cargo tracking, the ACZ hopes to meet security standards set by ICAO and IATA.

The project is currently planned for Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Nkomo International in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls International Airport.

The project is intended to support Zimbabwe's goal of becoming a regional transit hub. Zimbabwe’s regional competitiveness has been undermined by ageing security systems and outdated infrastructure.

Gusha did not reveal whether funding will be obtained via public-private partnerships, development finance institutions, or loans, but he suggested that talks with potential backers was under way.

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