The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Dr. T. U. Wushe, has commended Mobility Africa for its efforts in promoting rural industrialisation and women’s empowerment through the production of electric tricycles known as Hambas.
Speaking during a tour of the company’s assembly plant in Masasa, yesterday, Dr. Wushe described the innovation as a “home-grown solution” that aligns with Government priorities for inclusive economic growth, green technology, and support for women in rural communities.
“These are not just vehicles they are catalysts for development. Mobility Africa is offering practical answers to the transportation challenges faced by rural entrepreneurs, especially women. The Ministry is keen to explore avenues such as tax incentives and other policy support to help the company grow,” Dr Wushe said
Mobility Africa manufactures Hambas, three-wheeled electric scooters designed to carry loads of up to 400 kilograms and travel distances of up to 150 kilometres per charge. Priced at USD 1,900, the vehicles are gaining popularity among rural women who use them to transport goods for agriculture, small-scale trading, and community projects.
Dr. Wushe held discussions with the Mobility Africa team, led by Finance Manager Christine Magodo, who outlined the company’s current operations and expansion goals.
Magodo explained that the Masasa plant currently has the capacity to assemble four tricycles per day but is looking to scale up production to meet growing demand across rural Zimbabwe.
“Our mission is to provide affordable, clean transport solutions that directly improve the livelihoods of rural communities. Hambas are enabling women to move goods quickly and efficiently, but to increase our reach, we need support in the form of tax relief, investment incentives, and improved access to financing,” said Magodo
The visit comes at a time when the Government is encouraging local manufacturing and green technologies under its national industrialisation strategy. Dr. Wushe assured the company that the Ministry would consider its proposals and continue engaging with stakeholders to create a more competitive manufacturing environment.
Mobility Africa’s work aligns with national efforts to promote sustainable development, women’s economic inclusion, and the use of locally produced, environmentally friendly technologies.
