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Zimbabwe
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Mining
Zimplats Holdings Limited
Zimplats is one of Zimbabwe’s largest and most important mining companies, primarily focused on the extraction and processing of platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium from the Great Dyke region. It plays a major role in the country’s PGM sector and contributes significantly to exports and employment.
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Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC)
Bindura Nickel Corporation is one of Zimbabwe’s main nickel mining and processing companies. It extracts nickel and associated metals (like copper and cobalt) and aims to operate with high safety and sustainability standards. BNC is part of the Kuvimba Mining House group.
Iron & Steel Manufacturing
Dinson Iron & Steel Company (DISCO)
Dinson Iron & Steel Company is currently Zimbabwe’s largest integrated iron and steel producer, operating a major steel plant at Manhize near Mvuma. A subsidiary of China’s Tsingshan Holding Group, DISCO manufactures steel products such as pig iron, steel billets, reinforcing bars, wire rods and more to international standards. Its operations are central to Zimbabwe’s efforts to expand domestic steel production and reduce imports.
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BSI Steel Zimbabwe
BSI Steel Zimbabwe is a steel manufacturing and distribution firm with operations in Harare and Bulawayo. It supplies a broad range of steel products — typically including reinforcing bars, rods and other construction steel — to Zimbabwe’s building and infrastructure sectors. The company is known locally for quality products and a strong distribution network.
(1) Chemical Manufacturing (2) Textiles
(1) CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING
GB Holdings Limited
GB Holdings (formerly General Beltings) is a Harare-based industrial manufacturing group with a strong chemicals division. The company produces and distributes a range of industrial and specialty chemicals serving sectors including food processing, water treatment, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Its chemical products complement its rubber and polymer offerings, making GB Holdings a diversified supplier in Zimbabwe’s industrial supply chain.
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(2) TEXTILES
Jacaranda Textiles
https://jacarandatextiles.co.zw/
Jacaranda Textiles is a fabric manufacturer and textile producer based in Harare, engaged in the production, design and distribution of a variety of textiles. The company produces fabrics for clothing, corporate wear, protective clothing, school wear and accessories, serving both local businesses and institutional clients. It has grown since its founding in 2004 and emphasizes quality and innovation.
Cement
PPC Zimbabwe Limited
PPC Zimbabwe is the largest cement manufacturer in Zimbabwe, historically operating since 1913 and producing a significant share of the country’s cement. It is part of PPC Ltd., a major Southern African cement and building materials group, supplying cement products used in infrastructure, housing and industrial projects across Zimbabwe and the region.
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Sino-Zimbabwe Cement Company
Sino-Zimbabwe Cement Company is a Gweru-based cement manufacturer producing a range of high-quality cement products including Portland cement and masonry cement. The company is a joint venture involving foreign investment and local interests, and serves both construction and industrial sectors across Zimbabwe.
Telecommunications and Banking
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless is Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications and digital services provider, offering mobile voice, data, SMS, and mobile money services. It also has related digital and fintech subsidiaries (e.g., EcoCash) that make it one of the most influential service companies in the country’s digital economy.
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CBZ Holdings Limited
CBZ Holdings is a leading financial services group in Zimbabwe, offering banking, insurance, asset management, mortgages, and retail finance solutions through its subsidiaries. It operates across multiple financial service lines and is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
Agriculture
Seed Co Zimbabwe
Seed Co Zimbabwe is a major seed producer and supplier in Zimbabwe and across Africa. The company develops and markets high-quality certified crop and vegetable seeds — including maize, wheat, sorghum, soybeans, and more — to help improve crop yields and food security. It operates as part of the larger Seed Co Group with presence in multiple countries.
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ZFC Limited
ZFC Limited is one of Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural input manufacturers and suppliers, specializing in fertilizers, crop protection products, seeds, and agricultural chemicals. The company supports farmers with a wide range of products and agronomic services to improve farm productivity and crop performance nationwide.
Universities
University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
The University of Zimbabwe is the oldest and most prestigious public university in Zimbabwe, established in 1952. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties including agriculture, humanities, science, engineering, medicine, law and social sciences. UZ plays a central role in the nation’s research and academic development.
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Midlands State University (MSU)
Midlands State University is a major state-owned higher education institution in Zimbabwe with campuses in Gweru, Zvishavane and Harare. Established in 2000, MSU offers a broad range of programs spanning arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, medicine and education. It is known for its comprehensive faculties and large student body.