Airports Company Of Zimbabwe (private) Limited

What Airports Company Of Zimbabwe (private) Limited does

Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited (ACZ) is a state-owned enterprise established in 2018 through the Civil Aviation Amendment Act No. 10 of 2018, with statutory monopoly rights to manage and develop all commercial airports in Zimbabwe. The company operates a network of 8 strategic airports spanning the country, including the primary international gateway Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare (4,725m A380-capable runway, 6 million annual passenger capacity, Category 9 fire cover, 7 aerobridges, 60 retail outlets), Victoria Falls International Airport (gateway to a UNESCO World Heritage site, 1.5M capacity), and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo (1.5M capacity), plus five regional airports serving Hwange National Park, Kariba, Masvingo, Buffalo Range, and the Charles Prince training/general aviation facility. Its business model generates revenue from six core streams: passenger service charges, landing and aerodrome charges, cargo handling (notably at RGM and JM Nkomo with cold chain capabilities for horticulture exports), concession and retail revenue (advertising alone reaches 3M+ consumers annually), aviation fuel concessions (Zuva, Puma, Total, HAFS), and real estate/property development.

ACZ serves four primary customer segments: commercial airlines (anchor international carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, Fastjet, and SAA), tourism and leisure travelers (Victoria Falls, Hwange, Great Zimbabwe), cargo operators and logistics companies (mining, horticulture, consumer goods), and government/diplomatic travelers (supported by a VVIP State Pavilion at RGM). Distribution operates through direct enterprise sales to airlines, concession agreements with over 60 third-party service providers, and a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model for commercial development projects. The company is pursuing international standards alignment across ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001/31000, Airports Carbon Accreditation, and Airports Health Accreditation, and maintains compliance frameworks with ICAO, IATA, WHO, ACI, and CAPSCA. Leadership is headed by inaugural CEO Tawanda Gusha (23+ years aviation experience) under Board Chairman Advocate T J Muhonde, with operations led by Director Charles Nyoni (promoted October 2025 from RGM Airport Manager).

Name

Airports Company Of Zimbabwe (private) Limited

Legal name

Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited

Website

https://acz.co.zw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Airports Company of Zimbabwe is a state-owned airport operator managing all 8 commercial airports in Zimbabwe, including Robert Gabriel Mugabe International, Victoria Falls, and Bulawayo airports, serving airlines, passengers, cargo operators, and tourism flows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Aviation Infrastructure

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIALAE

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYTHABALAC

Airport Retail (Duty-Free & Specialty)

Travel & Hospitality/Airlines & Air Travel/Airport Services & Passenger Experience (Lounges, Ancillaries)

SECONDARYTHABALAD

Airport Food & Beverage Concessions

Travel & Hospitality/Airlines & Air Travel/Airport Services & Passenger Experience (Lounges, Ancillaries)

Keywords

• Airport operations management
• Aviation infrastructure services
• Passenger terminal services
• Cargo handling operations
• Aviation fuel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Service Charges: Fees charged to passengers using ACZ airports including departure taxes and passenger service fees embedded in ticket prices
2. Landing and Aerodrome Charges: Fees charged to airlines for aircraft landings, takeoffs, and use of airport facilities including runway, taxiways, and aprons
3. Cargo Handling Services: Revenue from cargo terminal operations, storage facilities, and handling charges at major airports including Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
4. Concession and Retail Revenue: Revenue from retail outlets, food and beverage concessions, duty-free shops, car rentals, and other commercial tenants at airport terminals. The advertising business reaches more than 3 million consumers per year.
5. Aviation Fuel Services: Revenue from fuel storage facilities and concessions to fuel providers including Zuva Petroleum, Puma Aviation, Total Zimbabwe, and HAFS Airport at various airports
6. Real Estate and Property Development: Commercial property development opportunities including hotels, shopping malls, business parks, and dry ports at airport precincts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited manages and develops eight strategic commercial airports across Zimbabwe, providing aviation infrastructure, passenger and cargo terminal operations, landing and parking services, aviation fuel supply, ground handling coordination, and commercial concessions (retail, F&B, car rental, banking). Revenue is generated through aircraft landing fees, passenger service charges, cargo handling tariffs, and concession fees; ancillary revenue streams include airport advertising and real estate / Build-Operate-Transfer commercial development projects at airport precincts.

Product overview

Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) is a government-owned airport operator established in 2018 through the Civil Aviation Amendment Act. It operates as a single-platform network managing eight strategic airports across Zimbabwe, offering both core aviation infrastructure and commercial services. The core airport network includes Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (primary gateway with 6m passengers/year capacity), Victoria Falls International Airport (regional tourism hub), Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (second largest), Hwange National Park Airport, Charles Prince Airport (training/general aviation), Kariba Airport, Masvingo Airport, and Buffalo Range Airport. Supporting services include live flight information, car rentals, parking, passenger/cargo handling, aviation fuel services, banking, dining, postal services, bureau de change, and advertising. The investment division offers development opportunities in cargo terminals, hotels, dry ports, fuel depots, shopping malls, business parks, and clean energy projects. The company is pursuing ISO certifications for quality, environmental, health/safety, and energy management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Zimbabwe's largest and primary international gateway, located 15km south of Harare. Features a 4,725m runway accommodating Airbus A380, 6 million annual passenger capacity, 60 retail outlets, 42 check-in counters, 7 aerobridges, and Category 9 fire cover; operates 24/7.
• Victoria Falls International Airport Gateway to Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage site). Features a 4,000m runway, Category II ILS, 3 aerobridges, and combined 1.5 million annual passenger capacity, positioned as a regional hub connecting to 8 Southern African countries within 2 hours.
• Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Second-largest city airport in Bulawayo, with 1.5 million annual passenger capacity, two runways, CAT I ILS, Category 7 fire cover, and 14-hour operations.
• Hwange National Park Airport Gateway to Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe's largest) and the Big Five wildlife. Features a 4,600m runway handling Boeing 737-200 aircraft and a terminal capacity of 250 passengers per peak hour.
• Charles Prince Airport Training and general aviation airport 12km from Harare, hosting flight training organizations, charter operators, and aircraft maintenance organizations. Caters to aircraft up to 5,700kg MAUW with two crossing runways.
• Kariba Airport Northern Zimbabwe airport near Kariba Dam and Zambezi Valley, supporting wildlife tourism, tiger fishing, and game viewing. 1,650m runway, Category 5 fire cover, with Jet A1 and AVGAS fuel available.
• Masvingo Airport Southern Zimbabwe airport providing access to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument (UNESCO World Heritage site), Lake Mutirikwi, and mining areas. IFR/VFR operations with a 1,726m runway; serves Murowa Diamonds and Bikita Minerals.
• Buffalo Range Airport Southeastern Zimbabwe airport providing access to Save Valley, Malilangwe, Bubiana conservancies, and Great Limpopo Trans Frontier Park. Handles charter flights with a 1,578m runway and Category 5 fire cover.
• Live Flight Information Service Real-time flight tracking and information service covering all eight ACZ airports, providing arrival and departure data with advanced search by flight number, airline, origin, and destination.
• Airport Parking Services Vehicle parking facilities at all eight ACZ airports, with long-stay reservations recommended and Car Safe service at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.
• Passenger and Cargo Ground Handling Coordination Coordination of passenger processing, cargo handling, and baggage services at ACZ airports, with on-site ground handlers including National Handling Services and Aviation Ground Services operating at RGM Cargo village and Level 1 Domestic Terminal.
• Aviation Fuel Services Fuel supply operations at ACZ airports with on-site fuel providers HAFS Airport, Total Zimbabwe, Zuva Petroleum, and Puma/Sakunda Petroleum offering Jet A1 and AVGAS storage capacities (e.g., HAFS 1,000,000L Jet A1 and 56,000L AVGAS at RGM).
• Airport Advertising Advertising opportunities across all eight ACZ airports offering captive audience reach of more than 3 million consumers annually, 24/7 exposure, and global market reach.
• Investment Opportunities (BOT Commercial Development) Commercial development investment opportunities offered at ACZ airports, including cargo terminal (US$20m), airport hotel (US$15m), transit hotel (US$8m), dry port (US$5m), fuel depot (US$8m), shopping mall (US$5m), business park (US$5m), solar farm (2kWh), and pharmaceutical manufacturing (US$8m).

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual passenger capacity of 6 million at main international airport and 1.5 million each at Victoria Falls and Bulawayo airports
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2023RENAC operates 4 times weekly air service between Eswatini (Manzini) and Zimbabwe (Harare) since April 2023, connecting the two countries directly. This partnership expands regional connectivity and tourism exchange between the nations.
• AirlinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional airline partner providing connections to Zimbabwe destinations through South African Airways partnership network.
• FastjetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLow-cost carrier launched Harare-Kariba-Hwange daily scheduled service in April 2023, enabling 35-minute flights from Harare to Kariba. Partnership enhances domestic tourism access to wildlife destinations.
• Federal AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter airline providing weekly scheduled charter flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (South Africa) to Buffalo Range Airport, supporting regional tourism access.
• Zuva PetroleumcoreTechnology or IntegrationAviation fuel provider operating at multiple ACZ airports including Robert Gabriel Mugabe International, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International, Victoria Falls, Kariba, Buffalo Range, and Masvingo airports. Provides Jet A1 and AVGAS fuel services.
• Puma Energy (Sakunda Petroleum)coreTechnology or IntegrationFuel provider at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Fuel Farm AVI Site 4) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (Avi Site 2). Offers Jet A1 fuel storage capacity.
• Total ZimbabwesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAviation fuel supplier at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Fuel Farm Site 30+H with Jet A1 and AVGAS storage facilities.
• HAFS AirportsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAviation fuel handling services provider at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport with storage capacity of 1,000,000 liters Jet A1 and 56,000 liters AVGAS.
• National Handling ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationPassenger and cargo handling services at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Level 1 Domestic Terminal) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.
• Aviation Ground ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationGround handling services provider at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Cargo village, handling both passenger and cargo operations.
• Airports Council International (ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal airport industry association. ACZ's Quality Assurance Division ensures conformance to ACI guidelines as part of its business management system implementation.
• ICAO - International Civil Aviation OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN specialized agency establishing international aviation standards. ACZ ensures compliance with ICAO Annexes including Annex 14 (Aerodromes) and Annex 9 (Facilitation) for airport operations and safety standards.
• IATA - International Air Transport AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association for airline companies. ACZ's quality management systems align with IATA guidelines and recommended practices.
• WHO - World Health OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN health agency. ACZ implements public health management protocols aligned with WHO/IHR 2005 standards, including Port Health Services at international airports.
• CAPSCA - Collaborative Arrangements for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration program for aviation health emergencies. ACZ's public health management framework aligns with CAPSCA guidelines for pandemic preparedness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Aeroports de Madagascar (ADEMA): State-owned operator of Madagascar's airports including Ivato International. Comparable as an African state-owned airport operator in a tourism-oriented economy with similar regulatory and infrastructure constraints.

Direct peers

• Kenya Airports Authority: State-owned operator of Kenyan airports including Jomo Kenyatta International (major African hub). Closely comparable as an African government-owned airport authority managing multiple facilities under a single statutory mandate.
• Airports of Mauritius: Operator of Mauritius airports, primarily Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International. Comparable as a small African state-owned airport company with a tourism-driven traffic base and similar island/leisure destination profile.
• Ghana Airports Company Limited: State-owned operator of Ghana's airports including Kotoka International Airport. Comparable as a national airport operator in Africa with similar multi-airport network structure and tourism-driven traffic mix.
• Ethiopian Airports Enterprise: State-owned operator of Ethiopian airports including Addis Ababa Bole International (Africa's largest cargo hub). Comparable as an African state-owned airport operator with hub ambitions and significant international airline traffic.
• Tanzania Airports Authority: Government agency managing Tanzania's airports including Julius Nyerere International (Dar es Salaam) and Kilimanjaro International. Comparable as a state-owned African airport operator with similar tourism-dependent traffic base and safari gateway positioning.
• Uganda Civil Aviation Authority: Statutory body managing Uganda's airports including Entebbe International. Comparable as an East African state-owned airport operator with a similar statutory mandate and tourism/safari gateway positioning.
• Airports Company South Africa (ACSA): State-owned operator of South Africa's 9 major airports, including O.R. Tambo International (Africa's busiest). Directly comparable as a national airport operator managing multiple airports under statutory mandate in Southern Africa, though at materially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• AENA S.M.E. World's largest airport operator by passenger numbers, managing Spain's airport network plus international holdings. Comparable as a multi-airport network operator with diversified aeronautical and commercial revenue streams.
• Fraport AG: Global airport operator managing Frankfurt Airport and holding stakes in numerous international airports including Antalya, Lima, and St. Petersburg. Comparable as an experienced multi-airport operator with similar aeronautical and retail revenue streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acz_airports

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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