Staff Reporter
FW Construction and Engineering technical director Charles Vanderra has appealed to the Office of the President and Cabinet for assistance in securing the release of a company truck impounded by the Kwekwe Vehicle Inspection Department (VID).
Vanderra made the request during a briefing ahead of a tour of the new Globe and Phoenix Primary School construction site by the Special Advisor to the President on Monitoring and Implementation of Government Programmes and Projects, Jorum Gumbo, on Wednesday.
He told Gumbo that the impounded truck, which was carrying pit sand donated by the Kwekwe City Council for use in the project, had caused significant delays to the school’s construction progress.
“Last week, our truck was taken by Kwekwe VID while carrying pit sand meant for the project. They are demanding US$9,000, and have warned that if the truck remains impounded after August 23, 2025, additional storage fees will be charged,” Vanderra said.
He added that the setback had already delayed work on the project by 10 days, with key tasks such as plastering now behind schedule.
Vanderra appealed to Gumbo to intervene through the relevant ministries so that the Ministry of Transport could consider waiving the penalty, given the community nature of the school project.
“We are still committed to delivering on this project and others we may be assigned. Our only request is that this truck be released so we can complete the work on time,” he said.
The new Globe and Phoenix Primary School is nearing completion and is expected to serve hundreds of learners displaced due to a disaster that occurred at the old school following illegal mining activities.
