Remember Deketeke-Herald Correspondent
THE establishment of a high-capacity quarry in Murambinda, Buhera, for construction stone is fast becoming a model of rural industrialisation and inclusive economic growth, as the Second Republic continues to implement transformative infrastructure and empowerment projects in line with Vision 2030.
With the capacity to crush up to 120 tonnes of quarry stone per hour, the indigenous-owned Prevail Quarry Mine, located just 2km from Murambinda Growth Point, is not only boosting local construction, but feeding into the national vision of building an empowered and prosperous upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
Western Mukombe, a seasoned builder in Murambinda, said the quarry has made local construction affordable.
“It used to be difficult and expensive to get good material, but now we can access high-quality stone and crusher run right here in Murambinda. This has greatly improved our work and made construction more affordable,” he said.
Previously, developers and contractors in Buhera had to travel long distances, often as far as Chivhu or Mutare, to secure essential materials. The costs and delays this created affected both public and private sector construction.
Prevail Quarry has therefore provided a localised and reliable solution that is already revolutionising the pace and quality of construction in the district.
Prevail Quarry Mine has eased the cost of construction materials in Buhera.
Engineer Shelton Ncube from JRG Construction, which is currently building the Murambinda-Birchenough Road and Gwave Bridge, acknowledged the game-changing convenience.
“The proximity of the Prevail Quarry has made it much easier and less costly to access raw materials. It has significantly improved our logistics, project timelines, and overall efficiency,” he said.
The ripple effects of this development stretch beyond Buhera, offering insights into how strategic rural investments are supporting national infrastructure development and stimulating the economy through job creation and value addition.
To date, over 300 people have been employed at the quarry, with more jobs expected as production scales up.
Prevail Group International Public Relations Manager Mrs Tariro Dondo said the quarry is part of a broader national vision.
“This initiative speaks directly to the ‘Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo’ development philosophy. We are building Zimbabwe from the ground up, literally, while placing Zimbabweans at the centre of production. The quarry is not just for Buhera; it’s part of national development.”
Prevail Quarry has signalled plans to expand its distribution network and eventually replicate the model in other provinces.
“We are looking at developing regional supply chains to reduce material costs for construction across Zimbabwe,” said Mrs Dondo.
“We also want to provide vocational training to local youths in quarry operations, safety, and value-added manufacturing.”
Indeed, the construction boom fuelled by the quarry’s output is driving momentum in line with President Mnangagwa’s infrastructure-led growth model.
Public infrastructure, housing projects, and small businesses are now accessing quarry stone, crusher run and even quarry dust, previously treated as waste, for uses such as brick moulding and manufacturing drain pipes.
Cde Nelson Mahamba, a senior member of the War Veterans League and local resident, said: “This is a classic case of value addition. Even the dust is useful now. The mine is reducing poverty and creating real livelihoods, especially for war veterans, women, and the youth”.
Rural industrialisation remains a key pillar under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which aims to decentralise development and drive investment into high-potential districts.
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