“To become a leading construction firm while delivering projects that consistently exceed international standards and provide exceptional customer service.”
This is the vision of Nasdec Construction and Engineering – a company with over 10 years of experience in providing quality bricklaying, plumbing, electrical installations, painting, roofing, paving, landscaping, and other services.
From Zimbabwe to England and Back Again
At the heart of this vision is Zimbabwean entrepreneur Nyasha Munangwa, who went to England to study before deciding to return home and establish a construction business that has not only seized the opportunities in the sector but also become a major player in the industry.
“I was born in Harare in 1978, and my parents moved to Kadoma around 1980. I did my primary education at Munyaradzi Primary School from 1984 to 1991. I then proceeded to Munyaradzi High School in Kadoma for my secondary education. Afterward, I moved to England, where I completed my Bachelor of Business Administration at Thames University,” Nyasha explains.
Armed with academic knowledge on how to navigate the business world, Nyasha made the bold decision to return to Zimbabwe. He made this decision at a time when many of his compatriots were either permanently settling in the United Kingdom or other countries such as Australia, Canada, or the United States.
For Nyasha, settling abroad was never an option. His sights were firmly set on starting and growing his own business in Zimbabwe.
“I ventured into the construction business after realizing that the demand for construction services was growing rapidly in Zimbabwe. The construction industry was booming, and I felt that I had to be part of that boom.”
What is Nasdec Construction and Engineering?
A determined and unyielding spirit, coupled with a strong desire to make a success of his life, led Nyasha to invest a significant portion of his savings to set up Nasdec Construction and Engineering in 2012. His entrepreneurial journey had begun.
Slowly but surely, he began building the company. His dream had become a reality. Today, Nasdec Construction and Engineering is well known as a professional Zimbabwean civil engineering and construction company offering solutions in infrastructure development, housing construction, commercial properties, building maintenance, and landscaping.
The company has also become the go-to provider for commercial and industrial projects such as plumbing, electrical flooring and tiling, waterproofing, carpentry, painting, paving installations, kitchen installations, durawalls and cladding, solar systems, and more.
Over the years, the company has built a reputation for quality workmanship through the provision of a wide range of comprehensive construction and engineering services to its clients.
Challenges and Achievements
However, the road has not been an easy one, and Nyasha vividly remembers all the challenges he faced as founder and CEO of the company, along with how he had to think outside the box to find viable and sustainable solutions.
“Like any other business, funding was a challenge during our early days, but we had to come up with practical ways to raise capital. Some of the funds we used were from my personal savings. Another challenge was earning the trust of prospective clients.”
“The construction industry is full of fly-by-night contractors. We had to work extremely hard to convince prospective clients that we were a credible industry player. As a company, we’ve successfully completed significant projects around the country, including jobs for the government.”
Assembling a team of professionals, all capable of executing their duties to deliver on the company’s core services, has set Nasdec Construction and Engineering apart from others.
“We are committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations through our team of experts, which includes architects, structural, civil, and electrical engineers, interior designers, plumbers, and painters, among others. No job is too small or too large for the Nasdec team.”
“We offer a complete design-and-build experience, providing start-to-finish advice and expertise to enhance and complete any project. We work to develop specific project requirements as well as schedules and deadlines that serve both the client and the project. Nasdec has a proven track record of completing quality projects on time and on budget.”
Expansion Goals and Future Prospects
Since its inception, Nasdec Construction and Engineering has grown from strength to strength. Despite encountering numerous challenges, they have consistently exceeded expectations and have now become one of the most recognizable companies in the construction sector.
Currently, the company has a staff complement of 80 full-time employees. However, depending on the workload, the company frequently hires contract workers to meet client expectations and achieve targets within agreed timelines.
For Nyasha, the dream of expanding the company beyond Zimbabwe’s borders to establish a regional presence fills him with excitement and anticipation.
As the world embraced 2025, Nyasha took the bull by the horns by setting a five-year timeline to lead the company into an exciting future that will see its brand soar to international status.
“We are currently working on opening branches in other countries, including Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa. We are determined to achieve this, and we plan to do so within the next five years.”
Nyasha Munangwa’s story has only just begun. With him at the helm, Nasdec Construction and Engineering is on the path to achieving its objectives and leaving a lasting legacy of purposeful entrepreneurship and dedication to quality service.