Century Auto Assembly’s US$10 million vehicle assembly plant in Mt Hampden is set to commence production after reaching 99 percent completion, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s efforts to develop a local automotive manufacturing industry.
The project, which began in February 2025, is expected to strengthen the country’s industrialisation drive and position Zimbabwe as an emerging player in regional vehicle manufacturing.
In a statement issued yesterday, Century Auto Assembly said the facility was in the final stages of development following the successful installation of critical testing equipment required for vehicle production.
“Century Auto Assembly’s US$10 million vehicle assembly plant in Mt Hampden, Mashonaland West Province, is now 99 percent complete and preparing to commence production,” the company said.
“The project, which began in February 2025, marks another step forward for Zimbabwe’s industrialisation and local vehicle manufacturing ambitions.”
The company said installation of vehicle suspension and brake testing equipment had been completed, paving the way for the start of assembly operations at the state-of-the-art plant.
“Century Auto Assembly has completed installation of vehicle suspension and brake testing equipment and is set to bring its regional assembly expertise from Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt to Zimbabwe,” the statement said.
Operating under Bronzepels Investments, Century Auto has extensive experience in vehicle assembly across Africa, having assembled several vehicle brands in other markets.
“Operating under Bronzepels Investments, Century Auto has assembled brands including Ford Ranger, JMC, Toyota and GSC models in other African countries,” the company said.
The plant’s location in Mt Hampden, an area undergoing rapid infrastructure development, is expected to attract further investment and stimulate economic activity in Mashonaland West Province.
The near-completion of the facility comes as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to promote local production, import substitution and value addition as part of its broader economic transformation agenda.
