Story by Tafara Chikumira
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially opened the inuagural Iron and Steel Indaba in Kwekwe this Thursday, with the need to resuscitate the industry and consolidate current gains taking centre stage.
The indaba comes at a time government has made significant progress in growing the iron and steel industry that had been hit by the illegal sanctions that saw the closure of ZISCO steel company in 2008.
The inception of the Second Republic has, however, witnessed some massive growth in the iron and steel sector, with the establishment of Dinson Iron and Steel Company putting the country on the world map in the steel production matrix.
Officially opening the Indaba, President Mnangagwa highlighted the strides made in revitalising the iron and steel industry.
He noted that the iron and steel sector is critical for the growth of the national economy.
Dinson Iron and Steel Company says it will continue with its expansion drive, riding on the favourable operating environment obtaining in the country.
Industry and Commerce Minister, Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu also emphasised the need to revive the steel and iron industry through robust policies that speak to the National Development Strategy One.
The two-day Inaugural Iron and Steel Indaba presents an opportunity for stakeholders to come up with policies that ensure the industry realises its full potential.
