US$14m to boost fertilizer output

THE local fertilizer industry has invested US$14,2 million in a bid to boost one of the country’s top value chains, a Cabinet minister has said.

Zimbabwe requires imports to meet the national demand, hence various strategies have been implemented to enhance import substitution.

In a State of Industry and Commerce report submitted to Cabinet recently, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said industry players had invested heavily towards plant refurbishment in a move expected to boost the fertilizer sector and cut the import bill.

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