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Zambia’s efforts to revive textiles unit in Kabwe in final phase
The government and Mulungushi Textiles management have procured and installed new equipment and plan to auction outdated machines, Mulenga told a domestic news outlet. Test runs are under way to validate technical readiness before a formal reopening.
Zambia’s efforts to revive operations at the Mulungushi Textiles unit in Kabwe are in its final phase by securing a $140-million investment in new machinery, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has said.
Test runs are under way on new machines to validate technical readiness.
Further cotton plantation is needed to ensure adequate stocks once production starts, he noted.
He cited the lack of cotton as a reason for the facility not reopening by December 23 last year as earlier announced. About 3,000 cotton farmers have been contracted to supply raw material to the unit.
Further cotton plantation is needed to ensure adequate stocks once production starts, he noted.
He hoped that the company will reopen soon after some technical and logistical issues are sorted out.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)