Bulawayo (New Ziana)-Developing infrastructure and improving logistics are critical elements in building robust supply chains, a senior government official said.
Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe in partnership with CBZ and Fidelity Gold Refinery hosted the forum, to review and strengthen the local supply chain for the mining sector.
Running under the theme “Maximising the Contribution of the Mining Industry through Local Content” the event was attended by suppliers and officials from the Ministries of Mines and Mining Development, and that of Industry and Commerce.
“Through public-private partnerships in infrastructure modernisation and production diversification, we can advance our mining sector,” Kunaka said.
He emphasised that supply chains, a cornerstone of the National Development Strategy (NDS1), play a crucial role in the sustainability of the mining industry.
“We recommend expanding our manufacturing and operational footprint to boost resilience. Financial institutions have a critical role in supporting the sector’s innovation,” he added.
Kunaka also stressed the importance of carbon competitiveness, noting that the global trend towards sustainability necessitates compliance with international standards.
He called for stronger geopolitical ties to learn from global best practices, emphasising that the government’s goal is to create a favourable operating environment to attract investment and strengthen local supply chains.
Turning to the Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, Kunaka called for clear policies on local quotas to ensure actionable outcomes.
“Without concrete local quota supply principles, we risk endless discussions without achieving solutions,” he said.
He called for collaboration across the public and private sectors to build efficient supply chains that benefit both the mining sector and the people of Zimbabwe.
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