United Refineries MD and Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Busisa Moyo
Captains of industry in Bulawayo are optimistic of enhanced production capacity growth, following government’s commitment to revive the country’s industrial hub.
The down turn of agricultural sector at the turn of the millennium affected a number of manufacturing companies in Zimbabwe, with such firms as Archer clothing, now Paramount garments and United Refineries Limited in Bulawayo greatly affected.
Despite facing these challenges, these companies have remained resilient and after the visit by President Emmerson Mnangagwa this Friday, there is confidence of an increased production capacity.
“The prospects of us expanding are very high. We had a discussion today with the ministers and the President and we highlighted that raw material supply is a critical need that we have. He has given us a pledge of support for various initiatives like contract farming, out grower for cotton.