Oscar J Jeke Zim Now Reporter
Enbond International has invested US$1.5 million to establish an explosives manufacturing plant in Matabeleland North, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced.
The project, which began in 2024, is hailed as a key milestone in Zimbabwe’s rural industrialisation agenda.
The new facility is expected to strengthen domestic supply chains by reducing the nation’s reliance on imported explosives, which are vital to the mining sector.
According to the Ministry, the plant will contribute to the manufacturing sector’s share of the national GDP, in line with government goals of industrial growth and economic resilience.
“The project is also empowering local communities through skills transfer and improved livelihoods. It demonstrates how targeted investments can unlock industrial potential, stimulate inclusive growth in rural areas, and boost the share of the manufacturing sector in Zimbabwe’s GDP,” the Ministry said.
While the plant currently employs 24 workers due to its automated nature, the company expects its workforce to grow to 70 once it reaches full production capacity.
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