By Staff Reporter
The Zimbabwean government is determined to revive the once vibrant motor industry as part of its efforts to promote the consumption of local products.
The move will also ensure value chain development, generate foreign currency and create employment.
Tom Sarimana, General Manager of Quest Motors, a vehicle manufacturing company, recently said that the firm has the capacity to meet local demand, the state-run broadcaster ZBC reported Sunday.
“We can produce in excess of 10,000 vehicles and we can employ at least 3,500 workers per day in three eight-hour shifts if the business is there.
“The facility is there and so is the infrastructure. We have also started to make our own jigs as opposed to what we did in the past,” he said.
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HARARE – Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting the resuscitation of the local motor industry as it aims to address transport challenges, ensure value chain development, generate foreign currency and create employment.
Since its opening in 1960, Quest Motors has never closed its doors despite the challenges that are faced by the motor industry in the country especially with the proliferation of cheaper used vehicle imports.
The potential that Quest Motors has to turnaround the motor industry in the country is undeniable.
Tom Sarimana, Quest Motors General Manager, said, “We can produce in excess of 10 000 vehicles and we can employ at least 3 500 workers per day in three eight hour shifts if the business is there.