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Why Zimbabwe's Youth Are Struggling to Find JobsZimbabwe Develops 103-Hectare Liberation City to Preserve Africa’s Liberation History
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- Zimbabwe is developing plans for a 103-hectare Liberation City in Harare, featuring a museum, heritage village, hotel, conference centre and entertainment facilities.
Zimbabwe is advancing plans to establish the Museum of African Liberation and Liberation City in Westlea, Harare, in a project aimed at preserving the continent’s liberation history while creating opportunities in tourism, culture and business.
Spearheaded by the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK), the proposed development is designed as a Pan-African heritage and tourism destination that will showcase the struggles, sacrifices and achievements of African liberation movements.
The approximately 103-hectare master plan includes several facilities intended to combine historical preservation, education, entertainment and commercial activity.
The centrepiece, the Museum of African Liberation, is expected to house historical artefacts, archives and records documenting the liberation struggles of African countries and the contributions of their international partners.
Other planned facilities include a Heritage Village celebrating African traditions and cultural identity, a Liberation Mall for commercial activities, and a five-star hotel alongside an international conference centre.
The project aims to preserve Africa's liberation heritage for future generations while positioning Zimbabwe as a destination for cultural tourism and Pan-African engagement.
The wider development also incorporates African-themed amusement and animal parks, as well as a proposed 360-degree rotating rooftop restaurant offering panoramic views of Harare.
Beyond preserving historical records, the project is intended to create a space where future generations can learn about Africa’s liberation movements and their contribution to the continent’s political and social development.
The development is also linked to Zimbabwe’s broader ambitions for heritage-based tourism, investment attraction, employment creation and economic diversification under the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030) and Vision 2030.
If fully implemented, Liberation City could add to Zimbabwe’s tourism infrastructure while providing a platform for cultural exchange and Pan-African engagement.
The project seeks to establish a lasting place for Africa’s liberation history, bringing together education, heritage and economic opportunities in one development.
By Simba Zimunya
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