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Zimbabwe's coal-to-fertiliser plant on the horizon

Zimbabwe is edging closer to self-sufficiency in fertiliser production, with Government confirming plans to construct a US$400 million coal-to-fertiliser plant in Gudo communal lands, Chiredzi District.The landmark project, led by Verify E…

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

EMA orders halt of cement plant over violations

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has ordered Wih-Zim Cement to immediately stop construction of its Magunje plant after inspectors found the company violated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conditions, including failing to c…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manhize plant posts US$100m sales in first half

The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize, Midlands Province, has raked in nearly US$100 million in steel sales during the first half of the year, marking a major milestone in Zimbabwe's efforts to cut reliance on imports and st…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to set up oxygen plant in Lupane

The Government is setting up a medical oxygen production plant in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a broader national strategy to boost self-sufficiency in critical healthcare supplies. This initiative is being implemented a…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:56hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

32 arrested in police raid on illicit liquor plant in Harare

Thirty-two people, including seven foreign nationals, have been arrested following a police raid on an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant operating under the name Samna Liquor Company in Harare. The suspects face charges of producing and …

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe signs agreement for 30MW Vungu solar project

Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister, July Moyo, has formalized a significant step towards expanding the country's renewable energy capacity by signing a Government Project Support Agreement (GPSA) with InfraCo Africa for the d…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:09hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter

Vapostori invest in US$2m concrete plant

The US$2 million investment by Taguta Stone Crushers in Mutare's construction materials sector, alongside significant agricultural and educational ventures by the Johane Marange Apostolic Church nationwide, reveals the substantial financia…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission rubbish sorting plant?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to commission Geo Pomona Waste Management's cutting-edge sorting plant and refuse collection equipment today, marking a landmark moment in Zimbabwe's waste management efforts. The launch of door-to-door …

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:00hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Whi-Zim's cement plant progressing well in Zimbabwe

Construction of a multi-million-dollar cement manufacturing plant by Chinese firm Whi-Zim on the outskirts of Magunje Growth Point is progressing smoothly, with commissioning scheduled for June 2025, officials have confirmed.The project, w…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 20:48hrs | 1541 | by Staff reporter

5MW plant commissioned at Mutirikwi Dam

A major step forward in Zimbabwe's energy sector was made on Saturday with the commissioning of a five-megawatt hydropower project at Mutirikwi Dam. The plant, a collaboration between local and foreign investors, is expected to significant…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:30hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

3 Chinese nationals shot in copper plant robbery

Three Chinese nationals were seriously injured in a dramatic movie-style robbery that took place early Sunday morning at the Lanyun Mining Zimbabwe copper processing plant on the outskirts of Chinhoyi.The attack occurred around 1 am at the…

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese Steel Plant: Zimbabwe's economic boon

Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production.Over the past few months, villagers have been accusing the Chinese steel plant's subsidiary Dinson Iron an…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Dinson's steel plant reaches 60% production capacity

The Dinson Iron and Steel Company's US$1.5 billion steel plant in Manhize, Midlands Province, has achieved 60% capacity utilization since starting production in July 2024. The plant, touted as Africa's largest steel manufacturing facility,…

Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 13:13hrs | 1587 | by Staff reporter

Manhize steel plant commences pig iron production

The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant in Manhize, Midlands Province, marked a significant milestone on Wednesday with the blast furnace commencing pig iron production. This US$1.5 billion project is pivotal for Zimbabwe's industr…

Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manhize steel plant test runs successful

Test runs at the massive US$1.5 billion Manhize steel plant near Mvuma were highly successful over the weekend, setting the stage for operations to begin next month. The company announced that tests on five critical components of the plant…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dinson switches on limestone plant in Zimbabwe

The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) has activated its limestone production unit in preparation for the commencement of operations at the US$1.5 billion iron and steel plant starting today in Manhize near Mvuma, Midlands province.Lime…

Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:32hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Bakers Inn to build second plant in Bulawayo

Baker's Inn, a division of Victoria Falls Stock Exchange-listed Innscor Africa, is expanding its operations by adding a second plant to its Belmont factory in Bulawayo.The company recently commissioned a US$27.8 million bakery, now operati…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:33hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter

Investor pours US$44m into steel plant

Local investor BERâ€“Pig Iron and Steel Company (BPISC) has committed US$43.8 million to establish an iron ore processing plant in Redcliff, Midlands province. This initiative will be operated under a local consortium, Berhard Development …

Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:48hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter

JZ Moyo's son laments Zimbabwe govt 'betrayal'

LATE nationalist Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo's son George Moyo has expressed disappointment with the government for failing to honour its promise to turn the late national hero's  house in Bulawayo's Makokoba suburb into a museum.Moyo was a…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:34hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo targets private companies for tar-making plant

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to allow management to negotiate with possible private partners to purchase a batching plant to rehabilitate roads amid concerns that the network has deteriorated to deplorable levels.The develo…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:34hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Chrome smelter to establish 300MW power plant

GWERU-BASED chrome smelting company, Jin Yi Enterprises is set to establish a 300MW solar and thermal duel power station to generate power for its operations and channel excess electricity to the national grid.Speaking during a tour of the…

Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:22hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers advised to replant failed crops

DRY land farmers should consider replanting after their initial crop suffered from moisture stress due to the prolonged dry spell between November and December.Weather projections indicate that Zimbabwe will this season receive below-norma…

Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:54hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

US$110 000 to explore waste recycling in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC)'s water and sanitation programme got a major boost after it secured about US$110 000 from a Dutch entity, Vitens Evides International (VIE), to conduct a one-year feasibility and public-private partnership study…

Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Chinese steel plant now 60% complete

THE US$1,5 billion steel plant being constructed in Mvuma, 200km south of Harare, by the Chinese giant, Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco), is now 60% complete, NewsDay Business heard yesterday.Construction of the steel plant, which is …

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

New cement plant for Zimbabwe

KWEKWE-based cement manufacturer Livetouch Investments is building a second cement plant in Zvishavane, Midlands to the tune of US$20m under the first phase of the project.The first phase of the cement plant will produce 200 000 tonnes per…

Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:50hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new steel plant 40% complete

Construction of a carbon steel plant in Manhize, Chivhu, by Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) is 40 percent complete, it has been learnt.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing, acting Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services …

Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

US$1,5m biscuit plant opens in Bulawayo

AGRO-PROCESSING factory, Flynote Investments Private Limited, has channelled more than US$1,5 million towards the establishment of new biscuit and stockfeed manufacturing units.Flynote Investments is well known for its Evergold brand mainl…

Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Is imperialism faltering or restrategising?

IMPERIALISTIC activities of western industrialised countries in Africa have since 1990 subtly changed, bearing violent objectives and consequences.Colonialism and imperialism today in Africa have mutated into many variants threatening cont…

Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Gibson Nyikadzino

New dam, new power plant

An electricity generating plant will be built at every new major dam under construction to address power outages affecting the agricultural sector, a Cabinet minister has said.Government is presently constructing three major dams in Matabe…

Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:42hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter

Pepsi rolls out third plant

PEPSI Zimbabwe, will next month launch its third beverages plant at its Harare operation, the firm said on Friday.Pepsi, which established its presence on the domestic market a few years ago through its franchise holder, Varun Beverages, s…

Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$1 billion steel plant ready for take off

SEVERAL arms of Government in the Midlands Province say they are ready to smoothen the way for the birth of the US$1 billion Mvuma steel plant expected to be commissioned next year.Set to be Africa's biggest steel plant, the project will e…

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hwange Thermal Expansion project 62% complete

THE Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion programme closed the first quarter at 62,54 percent against a planned progress of 85,9 percent as the project was affected by interim payment certificates and the Covid-19 pandemic.The US$1,5 bill…

Published: 31 May 2021 at 18:53hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

PPC Zimbabwe shelves Mt Darwin clinker plant construction

The country's largest cement maker, PPC Zimbabwe, has shelved plans to construct a clinker plant in Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central Province, due to reduced construction activity in the country.In 2014, PPC undertook a feasibility study for…

Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 08:53hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Lobel's shuts down Bulawayo plant

Lobel's bakery on Tuesday indefinitely closed its Bulawayo plant, just days after shutting down its Harare operation.Officials at the bakery said they had exhausted their flour stocks and had not been able to secure new supplies owing to a…

Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 16:55hrs | 6268 | by ZimLive

Olivine shuts down margarine plant

AGROPROCESSING firm, Olivine Industries Private Limited, has closed its margarine plant, management has confirmed. Olivine used to produce Buttercup margarine, Olivine cooking oil and jade soap among other products. In emailed responses to…

Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1583 | by Staff reporter

Kamativi starts work on refinery plant

Kamativi Tailings Company says it will commence civil works at its plant site in Matabeleland North after the company concluded a $9,5 million offtake arrangement with a Swiss-based commodity trader, Transamine Trading SA.In an update, the…

Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 07:59hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

PepsiCo mulls Zim snack plant

AMERICAN conglomerate PepsiCo is looking at Zimbabwe among three other countries in the region to set up a snack plant.Speaking to NewsDay after the launch of the Pepsi plant under Varun Beverages Zimbabwe Private Limited in Harare on Wedn…

Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 08:17hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo to get $15m gas plant

A LEADING Chinese gas manufacturer, Chingases Company Limited, plans to set up a $15 million plant in Bulawayo under the Special Economic Zones (SEZs).The company, which is presently operating in Zambia, produces industrial, medical and do…

Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:25hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

The right tree for your garden

MANY people grew up having to sit under a tree to listen to folk stories from their grandparents. Each homestead had such a tree and it was the family's favourite spot, particularly during summer.Trees play a pivotal role in the African cu…

Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:21hrs | 19 | by Andrew Mangwarara

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