COMPANIES in the Midlands province have hailed the
The companies, which are into cement and brick moulding business, shoes and yeast production respectively, have recorded some significant growth and improved production since the coming in of the
Elated residents of Gweru said it is satisfying to see companies like the iconic Bata back in business.
Mr
"I have seen some of my neighbours getting employed and I hope that it is only a matter of time before I also get a job," he said.
A vendor, who was selling her wares by the
"The town is changing, hopefully more industries will continue to be reopened and more people will get employment," said Ms Madziwa.
The sentiment was shared among a host of people who attended yesterday's commissioning of new plants at the three companies.
Speaking after a tour of the companies by
He said the company has been growing thanks to the new policies under the
"Following the successful launch of the National Development Strategy 1, local companies in the Midlands in collaboration with the office of the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and our line
"The launch of the NDS1 (National Development Strategy 1) is itself clear testimony of Government support towards the development of the comprehensive leather value chain in which Bata is an active participant," said
He said the company has been playing its part in the provincial GDP matrix.
"The successes of the provincial matrix will build up to more success of the NDS1 at national level and we are part of this as Bata,"
He commended Government for its support when the company was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"The companies in the Midlands like anyone else in the world were adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"On behalf of the corporate world, I would like to thank our Government for the support received to ensure that our operations remain afloat.
"We also wish to appreciate the support from our consumers who continue to believe in our local brands and products.
"Consumer preference for local products is the most important aspect to the survival of our companies. It also enables us to create more jobs," said Mutisya.
He said the company was now operating in 19 countries across
"We want to commend the
"Here in
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