Domboshava, Zimbabwe — January 18, 2025
As First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa prepares to visit Domboshava Show Grounds today, residents are questioning whether she will traverse the severely damaged Domboshava Road or opt for a helicopter.
The road, located only 36 kilometers from Harare, has become a symbol of neglect, riddled with large potholes and poor drainage. It is a vital route used daily by thousands of commuters. Last year, MP Beatrice Nyamupinga and Transport Minister Felix Mhona promised in a widely circulated video that the road would be rehabilitated before the rainy season. However, little progress has been made.

The few sections that were resurfaced last year are already developing potholes, further highlighting the poor quality of workmanship. Heavy rains have worsened the condition of the road, creating waterlogged sections that are increasingly hazardous for motorists.

Residents are demanding accountability from local leaders, emphasizing that the deteriorating state of the Domboshava Road is an embarrassment for a location so close to the capital city. With the First Lady’s visit, the road’s poor condition has come under renewed scrutiny, with locals urging immediate action instead of unfulfilled promises.

Whether Auxillia Mnangagwa will face the same challenges as ordinary citizens or bypass the road issues altogether remains to be seen. Meanwhile, residents are calling for sustainable solutions to fix one of the busiest roads in the area.