Zimbabwe is one of the most infrastructurally developed countries in Southern Africa. The largest city is Harare which is where most of the development is contrated. In Zimbabwe, there are 11 buildings that stand taller than 70 metres (230 ft). The tallest building in the country is the 33-storey, 141 m (463 ft) ABC Building,[1] though this building was not constructed in Harare, it was built in Zvishavane. The tallest building in Harare and 2nd tallest in the country is the New Reserve Bank tower at 28 stories and 120 m (394 ft). These buildings were constructed in a modernist architectural style, representing the Country's efforts to add visual interest into the cities skylines. The third-tallest building in the country is the NRZ Headquarters in Bulawayo, standing at 100 m (328 ft) tall with 23 storeys.
As of March 2011[update], the country contains 3 skyscrapers over 100 m (328 ft) and 30 high-rise buildings that exceed 35 m (115 ft) in height.[2]
There are no major developments under construction or proposed in the country As of March 2011[update].
This list ranks Zimbabwe high-rises that stand at least 70 m (230 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.
| Rank | Building | Height | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Building [3] |
141 m (463 ft) | 33 | 1976 | Zvishavane |
| New Reserve Bank tower [4] |
120 m (390 ft) | 28 | 1997 | Harare |
| NRZ Headquarters [5] |
100 m (330 ft) | 23 | 1985 | Bulawayo |
| Karigamombe Centre [6] |
92 m (302 ft) | 20 | 1985 | Harare |
| Livingstone House [7] |
80 m (260 ft) | 20 | ?? | Harare |
| Millennium Towers [8] |
77 m (253 ft) | 19 | 2000 | Harare |
| Earl Grey Building [9] |
76 m (249 ft) | 21 | ?? | Harare |
| Kaguvi Building [10] |
73 m (240 ft) | 18 | ?? | Harare |
| Old Mutual Centre [11] |
72 m (236 ft) | 18 | ?? | Harare |
| Pearl Assurance House [12] |
70 m (230 ft) | 17 | 1959 | Harare |
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