Ziscosteel has been about to be revived since 2004. Here is a timeline of every promise and what it cost Zimbabwe.
Following the fact-finding tour, PAC chairperson Caston Matewu observed that it is simply not feasible for Zisco Steel to ever make steel again in its current state,
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 19, 2026
Govt moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival
“So Lancashire Steel, as a subsidiary of Zisco Steel, has a bigger opportunity this year to come in here,” he said.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 20, 2026
Govt owes Zisco pensioners US$38m
ZiscoSteel had deducted pension contributions in US dollars (from 2009 to 2016), but failed to remit to First Mutual Life (FML).
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 15, 2025
Steel sector revival: Zisco, Dinson partner for growth
The remarks were made by the Industry and Commerce minister Mangaliso Ndlovu during a Parliament session on Wednesday.
By PETER DUBE
May. 10, 2025
Tagwirei-linked firm in Zisco ‘asset stripping orgy’
Cabinet claimed the decision was reached after an intense technical and financial assessment by the Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (Zida).
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Mar. 31, 2024
Iron and steel sector requires US$10m for retooling
The country has been importing goods made of steel from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), primarily South Africa, at a cost of over US$400 million a year.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 10, 2023
Can the judiciary be guided by flawed legislation?
The failure to include pensioners’ interests was despite the pensioners’ vehement protestations.
By Martin Tarusenga
Jul. 28, 2023
ZiscoSteel not ‘scared’ of Chinese firm competition
Manuhwa told journalists last week during a tour of ZiscoSteel operations in Redcliff that they would “tackle” their competitors head on.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jul. 23, 2023
ZiscoSteel to invest US$32m into iron ore, limestone mining
Chinese company Dinson Iron and Steel Company is constructing a US$1 billion Manhize Iron and Steel Plant in Mvuma.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 21, 2023
