Government unlocks ZiG 100 million Industrial Development Fund kitty
By Communications Department The Government under the Second Republic has put measures to incentivise local manufacturers in order to unlock growth and innovation. An Industrial Development Fund facility heavily laden with ZiG 100 million has been established by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in partnership with the National Venture…
Industry promised more incentives to boost capacity
By Communications Department The Minister of Industry and Commerce has promised the manufacturing sector more incentives in a move aimed at increasing capacity. Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu said this during his first company visit of 2026. The Minister toured Steel and Pump Engineering and Supplies a Bulawayo based company that…
Collaborative investment key for economic growth
Last night, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Dr T. U. Wushe, joined investors at the ZIDA Investor Appreciation Cocktail, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to building a strong, competitive, and investment-ready Zimbabwe. His message underscored the importance of collaboration with both local and global partners as a…
Ministry Seeks Practical Solutions for the Manufacture of Tyres
The Permanent Secretary for Industry and Commerce, Dr. T.U. Wushe, met with commercial tyre importers to discuss tyre imports, road safety, and building a competitive local industry. Dr. Wushe emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to Vision 2030, ensuring safe and affordable transport, investment promotion, and resilient industries that support infrastructure and…
Local Content Strategy Paying Off
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce continues to drive economic growth through the revival of companies previously affected by illegal sanctions and other challenges. As part of this initiative, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. T. U. Wushe, visited Bata Shoe Company in Gweru on the sidelines of the Ministry’s Strategic Planning…
REFUSE, RESIST & REPORT: Ministry Tightens Grip on Integrity in Public Entities
In a bold step towards strengthening governance in the Second Republic, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has embarked on a landmark initiative to entrench integrity and accountability within State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under its purview. At a ceremony led by the Minister, Hon. N.M. Ndhlovu, board members of SOEs signed…
LOCAL CONTENT STRATEGY CORNERSTONE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Minister of Industry and Commerce Hon. Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu rallied companies in the manufacturing sector to produce local brands and propel the Buy Zimbabwe Campaign to greater heights. Speaking during the ZimBrands Awards, a brain child of the Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, Minister Ndhlovu said in a speech read on…
National Foods Limited assert pole position in manufacturing sector
By Coline Dzavakwa National Foods Limited is the country’s largest food manufacturer producing a wide range of basic goods that are on demand and consumed locally in large quantities. They also manufacture a wide range of animal feed that has seen them dominate the market. In an investment aimed to…









