Manufacturing sector capacity slumps amid persistent economic headwinds

LIVINSTONE MARUFU Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector is facing mounting pressure, with capacity utilisation falling to 52.3% in 2024 from 53.2% in 2023, according to the latest Manufacturing Sector Survey by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI). The drop marks the second consecutive year of decline, underscoring the continued strain on the country’s industrial base. The…






