The government has provided an update on the ongoing refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium in Harare, which has been closed for several months to facilitate renovations aimed at enhancing the venue’s standards.

This project follows the stadium’s condemnation by CAF in late 2021. According to The Herald, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere reported significant progress during a recent Cabinet meeting, as conveyed by Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Kirsty Coventry.

Muswere stated, “The refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium is advancing well, with water reticulation works now 65% complete. Additionally, the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV), turnstiles, and venue operations control is 50% complete, while bucket seat installation stands at 35%.”

The failure to meet CAF standards has forced the Warriors and other national teams to play their home matches abroad.