The Chegutu Cement Plant being developed by Shuntal Investment Private Limited is now 90 percent complete and is expected to begin production in August.
According to the Zimbabwe Economic Review yesterday, the project experienced delays due to supply chain disruptions linked to developments in the Middle East, but construction has now reached its final stages ahead of commissioning.
“Construction of the multi-million-dollar Chegutu Cement Plant by Shuntal Investment Private Limited is now 90 percent complete, with commissioning expected in August after delays caused by Middle East-related supply chain disruptions,” the Zimbabwe Economic Review said.
The publication said the plant is set to produce 800,000 tonnes of cement annually once operational, strengthening domestic cement production capacity and supporting infrastructure development across the country.
“The plant, which will produce 800,000 tonnes of cement annually, has already created about 200 construction jobs and is expected to boost industrial output, employment and economic growth in Mashonaland West,” the publication said.
Meanwhile, the commissioning of the plant will help meet growing demand for cement driven by ongoing public and private sector infrastructure projects, while also enhancing the country’s manufacturing base.
The Chegutu facility is among several major industrial investments being undertaken in recent years as the country seeks to expand production capacity, create employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
