‘Invasions destroyed industry’

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) claims the recent collapse of Bulawayo’s industrial base was directly linked to the farm invasions of the year 2000 which brought the country’s agricultural sector to its knees.

In a report entitled A Contribution to the Ongoing Debate on the De-industrialisation of Bulawayo, ZIMCODD said the inclusive government should be sincere if its attempts to revive Bulawayo industries were to succeed.

“Productivity of the agricultural sector needs to be fully restored.

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