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Manhize steel plant shuts down

The country's largest iron and steel producer, Dinson Iron and Steel Company, has announced a two-month shutdown of operations at its Manhize plant in Mvuma to allow for system upgrades and plant maintenance.Company Public Relations Office…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA steel tariff hikes threaten jobs

Proposed increases to 460 steel tariff codes are set to affect more than 16 000 traders and R51,5 billion (US$2,9 billion) worth of imports, sparking fears of job losses in South Africa's downstream steel industry.Trade consultancy XA Glob…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

ArcelorMittal SA flags Zimbabwe steel imports as unfair competition

ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster has raised concerns over Zimbabwean steel imports, describing them as one of several "unfair" pressures on South Africa's struggling steel sector.South Africa imports around 37% of its steel req…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mohadi tours Dinson steel plant

Vice President Kembo Mohadi has arrived at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) plant in Manhize to assess the ongoing progress in the country's flagship steel manufacturing project.The visit comes as the plant continues to ramp up op…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF pushes for regional coal, steel union

ZANU-PF is driving an initiative to establish a coal and steel union among former liberation movements in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, aiming to boost economic integration through industrial collaboration.Secre…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Parly pushes for urgent overhaul of Zimbabwe's outdated steel laws

Parliament has called for swift amendments to Zimbabwe's antiquated Iron and Steel Act of 1942, warning that the outdated legislation is stifling the country's steel industry, undermining export competitiveness, and hindering broader econo…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 11:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to boost steel, coal exports to DRC amid growing demand

Zimbabwe should capitalise on its expanding steel and coal industries to increase exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where demand for these commodities is rapidly growing, Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Engine…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:29hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge policeman's attempted murder trial delayed

The attempted murder trial of Ziggie Khonzani, a Beitbridge police officer, failed to take off yesterday after the accused fell ill, prompting the court to reschedule the proceedings to May 14, 2025.Khonzani, who is accused of violently st…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:12hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt still struggling to revive ZISCO Steel

Years after pledging to revive the defunct ZISCO Steel, the Zimbabwean government is still grappling to present a clear, actionable plan for restoring the once-iconic steel manufacturer to its former glory.ZISCO Steel, formerly a regional …

Published: 09 May 2025 at 13:06hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's steel revolution begins

Zimbabwe has taken a major step toward economic transformation and self-sufficiency with the launch of full-scale finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant in Manhize. This marks a pivotal moment in the c…

Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steel production cuts import reliance

A monumental step forward for Zimbabwe's import substitution strategy has been achieved with the commencement of extensive finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant in Manhize, Midlands Province. This gam…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe expands steel industry as global plants shut down

While steel plants worldwide face closures, Zimbabwe is making significant strides in expanding its steel industry. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the US$3.6 billion Palm River Energy Metallu…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 17:01hrs | 1027 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says iron, steel sector key to Zimbabwe's economic revitalisation

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emphasized the critical role of Zimbabwe's iron and steel industry in transforming the national and regional economy, underscoring its potential to drive industrialisation and economic growth across the Sou…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 320 | 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 | 7950 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 5 | by Staff reporter

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