Khaya Cement has resumed full-scale production, bringing long-awaited relief to Zimbabwe’s construction sector after months of acute cement shortages. Industry advocacy group Buy Zimbabwe hailed the development as a major step toward stabilizing supply and strengthening the country’s industrialization drive.
Buy Zimbabwe Chairperson and CEO Munyaradzi Hwengwere said the company’s recovery marks a significant turning point for both consumers and industry players.
He said Khaya Cement’s return demonstrates resilience at a time the nation needed stability most. “Khaya Cement’s return to full production is a major victory for Zimbabwean industry. At a time when the nation urgently needed stability in cement supply, their resilience and commitment to restoring operations demonstrate the true value of supporting local companies,” he said.
The company is now producing more than 1,000 tonnes of cement per day and supplying 50,000 tonnes to the market every month. Hwengwere said these volumes not only address immediate shortages but also strengthen Zimbabwe’s pursuit of self-sufficiency under the National Development Strategy 2.
“Producing over 1 000 tonnes of cement daily and injecting 50 000 tonnes into the market every month is not just a business milestone—it is a national milestone. This is the kind of progress that strengthens our economy and reduces dependence on imports,” he added.
Buy Zimbabwe also highlighted the US$20 million investment that made the resumption possible, including the repair of a major kiln, describing the spending as evidence of responsible leadership and commitment to long-term industrial revival. The organization said such investments set an example for other companies undergoing transformation.
Hwengwere further applauded the strategic partnership between Khaya Cement and BancABC, saying collaboration between local manufacturers and financial institutions is crucial for economic growth.
“Local partnerships that mobilize capital for production are exactly what Zimbabwe needs to accelerate growth. We are pleased to see financial institutions stepping up to support local manufacturing,” he said.
Formerly known as Lafarge, Khaya Cement is regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s key manufacturing assets. Buy Zimbabwe said the company’s recovery marks a renewed chapter for the sector and reiterated its support for initiatives that boost local production, create jobs and drive national development.
