Zimbabwe Fertiliser Industry Set for Major Growth Under NDS2
Zimbabwe’s fertiliser industry is set for strong growth under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), as new investments aim to boost local production and reduce…
Zimbabwe’s fertiliser industry is set for strong growth under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), as new investments aim to boost local production and reduce imports.
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A key project is a US$200 million fertiliser plant by Xintai, operating through Palm River Resources, to be built in Beitbridge. Construction is expected to start in June 2026, with production beginning in February 2027.
The plant will produce 200,000 tonnes of urea and 200,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate each year. It will also generate its own electricity and reuse gas emissions for power, helping to lower costs.
In addition, the government is supporting a larger US$3 billion fertiliser and chemicals project by Jinfeng. This project will include a 900MW power plant and aims to turn Zimbabwe into a regional fertiliser exporter.
These developments are expected to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fertiliser, save foreign currency, and make inputs more affordable for farmers.
They will also help turn Beitbridge into an important industrial hub, supporting Zimbabwe’s goal of growing its economy and improving food production.
Takudzwa Karowangoro is a Zimbabwean journalist and Online News Editor at Hurumende News, where he covers national affairs, politics, business, community issues and breaking news.
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In 2026, Karowangoro represented Zimbabwe and Hurumende News at the Seminar for News Officials and Journalists from the Global South in China. The programme exposed participants to developments in digital journalism, artificial intelligence, multimedia content production and modern news dissemination.
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