A newly commissioned US$70,000 (N54m) footbridge in Mutasa district has sparked widespread criticism and debate in Zimbabwe, after photos and cost details shared by government officials drew disbelief from residents and social media users questioning the value and scale of the project.
The Premier South Footbridge was commissioned by the Minister of State for Manicaland Province, Misheck Mugadza, who said the structure was intended to address safety and connectivity needs for a community situated near an active mining site. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana shared images and details of the project on X, stating that the bridge cost US$70,000 and formed part of ongoing development plans for Manicaland.



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