STAFF WRITER
ZIMBABWE’S property and construction industry will converge in Harare next week for the third edition of the Zimbabwe Real Estate and Construction Summit (ZiRECS), with MCM Estates as headline sponsor.
The summit runs from October 28 to 31, with the main symposium scheduled for October 28 and 29 at The Exchange, Newlands Country Club. The programme will include exhibitions, networking sessions, property and development tours, and the Zimbabwe Real Estate & Construction Awards 2026.
Established in 2024, ZiRECS brings together developers, investors, financial institutions, contractors, suppliers and property professionals to explore investment opportunities, forge partnerships and address challenges affecting the built environment.
“The property and construction industry operates as an interconnected ecosystem. Developers need investors and financiers, contractors need projects, suppliers need markets, and investors need credible opportunities,” said ZiRECS chief executive Kudzai Mukuku.
The event comes as the sector grapples with project financing, housing delivery, infrastructure development, affordability and the need for innovative development models.
Mukuku said the summit aimed to connect businesses across the property value chain and turn engagement into practical commercial opportunities.
MCM Estates founder and group chief executive Anthony McMullen said collaboration and investment were critical to unlocking the sector’s potential.
“ZiRECS provides an important platform for bringing together the people and businesses shaping the future of Zimbabwe’s property and construction industry,” he said, adding that stronger relationships could help connect businesses with growth opportunities.
“The symposium will focus on investment, access to finance, construction innovation, housing delivery and project implementation. Exhibitions will give companies an opportunity to showcase products, services and developments to prospective clients and partners.
“Organised property tours and virtual reality experiences will provide additional ways for participants to explore development projects and investment prospects.”
The programme will also feature the Youth in Property Forum, an initiative designed to introduce young people to opportunities in real estate, construction and property entrepreneurship.
Mukuku said engaging emerging professionals was important to the industry’s long-term development.
“Zimbabwe needs a new generation of property entrepreneurs and construction professionals who can bring fresh thinking to the market,” he said.
The summit will culminate in the Zimbabwe Real Estate & Construction Awards 2026, recognising excellence, innovation and professionalism across the sector.
Real estate and construction contribute to employment, demand for building materials and professional services, and the delivery of residential, commercial and industrial infrastructure.
Industry participants say stronger coordination between developers, financiers, contractors and suppliers is essential to translating investment opportunities into completed projects.
Organisers have invited developers, investors, banks, construction firms, suppliers, professional associations and entrepreneurs to participate through symposium attendance, exhibitions, sponsorship and networking
