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Cash shortage chokes Zim's new factories
The presentation showed 4% of plants are over 50 years old and still surviving, while 1.2%of total firms have the oldest plants in operation, reaching up to 87 years old.
By Chen Williams
Jun. 21, 2026
Capacity utilisation improves by 57,3%: Minister
Ndhlovu announced that the gains reflect the unwavering commitment of the country’s private sector to building a stronger, greener and more competitive economy.
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 29, 2025
Ceteris Paribus: Manufacturing sector sluggish despite more investment
For reference, capacity utilisation in this context is basically the link between the output generated with the available resources and the potential production
By Tinashe Duma
May. 31, 2024
‘COVID -19 unlocked innovation in industries’
The manufacturing sector took some of the worst blows when the pandemic struck in 2020, forcing firms to shut down as governments fought to limit contagion.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 15, 2022
