We’re not closing: Disco
DISCO, one of Zimbabwe’s largest industrial investments and a key player in the country’s steel manufacturing sector, has dismissed reports suggesting the closure of its operations.
By Anashe Mpamombe
Oct. 29, 2025
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Africa’s biggest steel plant blocks Munyati river, leaves local villagers stranded
Dinson Iron and Steel Company, a subsidiary of Tsingshan Holding Group, is operating the US$1 billion Manhize steel plant in the area.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 19, 2025
‘Over 2 000 jobs created at Manhize’
OVER 2 000 jobs have been created in phase 1 at Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco), with the figure expected to double in subsequent phases
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 18, 2025
Chinese investors’ US$1,5bn Zim steel plant targets EU in bold push
The US$1,5 billion Manhize-based steel plant, a project under China’s Tsingshan Group, began production in July, churning out 300 tonnes of deformed steel bars daily.
By Julia Ndlela
Aug. 8, 2025
‘Blatantly illegal, unconstitutional’... rights defenders slam use of force in Manhize
The plant is also expected to process iron ore from Zimbabwe’s rapidly expanding mining sector, which has been buoyed by growing domestic and international demand.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 21, 2025
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‘Manhize villagers get death threats’
CRD has been documenting what it calls are injustices against the villagers since the two year long standoff over relocations exploded.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 28, 2025
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Manhize steel plant dispute escalates
Reports allege that villagers were warned refusal would be considered an act of rebellion against the government.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 21, 2025
Dinson invests over US$2 billion in Zim
Dinson is a unit of Tsingshan Group and a Fortune Global 500 company, the world's largest producer of stainless steel.
By Nizbert Moyo
Oct. 15, 2024
Chinese giant’s readies to fire up its US$1.5b Zim steel plant
Motsi said they were also building a bigger dam, although it has different functions, but the most important of all is for a mini-hydro power.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 26, 2024
