By the Communication and Advocacy Unit
Varichem Pharmaceuticals is currently operating at above 70% capacity utilisation, reflecting growing demand for pharmaceutical products and boosting local content production.
Despite supplying local demand, Varichem is also exporting a wide range of pharmaceutical products to our neighbours, Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia, raising our flag high in the region. So far, Varichem has invested in excess of USD3 million towards plant & machinery upgrades to enhance production, product quality, and improve compliance with the required international manufacturing standards.
This investment will enhance Varichem’s competitiveness in both domestic and export markets. Permanent Secretary Amb. T. Chifamba toured the manufacturing and production facilities. Amb. T. Chifamba commended Varichem Pharmaceuticals for its continued investment in local manufacturing, export development, and contribution to Zimbabwe’s pharmaceutical value chain.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to engage relevant stakeholders & improve the operating environment for the local industry. He assured Varichem & other players in the sector of strengthened collaboration between the Government & industry. He also underscored the importance of the pharmaceutical sector in advancing Zimbabwe’s industrialisation agenda.
