Zim Now Writer
The Zim-China Wanjin Agricultural Development Company - a joint venture between the Defence and War Veterans Affairs Ministry and the Anhui provincial state farms group company of the People’s Republic of China - has successfully installed a 1.14-megawatt solar project at its Sisi Farm in Zvimba North Constituency to support farming activities.
Established in 2010 under the Defence Economic Development to attract Foreign Direct Investment to optimise food production, the Sisi Farm is a demonstration project where the Chinese showcase their expertise with the locals gaining knowledge.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony yesterday, Defence and War Veterans Affairs Ministry permanent secretary, Aaron Nhepera said the plant was primarily for irrigation at the farm with the excess electricity being fed into the national grid.
Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka commended the company, adding that the move would raise the provincial Gross Domestic Product.
Both Zvimba North legislator, Marian Chombo and Chief Chidziva said the solar plant is going to help transform the area as well as the lives of the community around.
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