Livetouch Investments has invested US$20 million in a new cement and clinker plant in Zvishavane, a project expected to significantly boost the country’s industrial capacity and create local jobs.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced the development, highlighting its importance to Zimbabwe’s economic growth strategy.
With a production capacity of 200,000 metric tonnes per year, the plant is a key component of the Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce stated: “This new plant will be a game-changer for the local construction sector, not only by cutting our reliance on imports but also by driving down cement prices for ordinary Zimbabweans.”
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Beyond its economic impact, the project has already created 120 jobs, directly benefiting the Midlands province. A Livetouch Investments official emphasised this contribution, saying: “We are proud to be contributing to job creation and economic growth in the Midlands.
The 120 jobs we have created so far are just the beginning, and we are committed to hiring and training more local talent as we grow.”
The Ministry further noted the project’s wider significance, describing it as a model for future investment in rural areas.
“Rural industrialisation is gaining momentum in the Midlands,” the Ministry said, adding that “we are seeing how private sector investment can directly strengthen national industrialisation and economic resilience.”
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