{"id":3632,"date":"2025-08-20T07:55:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/?p=3632"},"modified":"2025-08-20T07:55:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:55:53","slug":"cement-plant-to-transform-chegutu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/cement-plant-to-transform-chegutu\/","title":{"rendered":"Cement plant to transform Chegutu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over 800 jobs are set to be created and boost industrial growth following the establishment of a modern cement plant in Chegutu.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The project being run by Shuntai Investments (Pvt) Ltd is set to bring new life to Chegutu with the development.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the development had faced resistance from the nearby school Bryden Country&#8217;s authorities, who argued that the project had commenced without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate.<\/p>\n<p>That concern, however, is now sterile after the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) granted Shuntai the required EIA certificate, confirming that the project is compliant and can proceed.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the company said that Shuntai has invested in cutting-edge technology to manage dust and noise, ensuring full compliance with environmental standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have assured stakeholders that the plant\u2019s operations will not exceed regulatory limits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cement project comes at a crucial time for Zimbabwe, as the Second Republic drives massive infrastructure development projects in housing, roads, and dams.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCement demand is rising sharply, and Shuntai\u2019s investment will ease shortages, lower costs, and support the government\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond national benefits, the project will bring life-changing opportunities to Chegutu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHundreds of jobs are expected to be created during construction and operation, providing employment to local communities, particularly the youth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just about cement production, it is about empowering people, growing the local economy, and building Zimbabwe\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the High Court recently found Shuntai in contempt of a provisional order halting work, the company has already filed an appeal with the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n<p>Shuntai is confident in the lawfulness of its operations and the economic necessity of the project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor Chegutu, the cement plant represents progress, jobs, and opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor Zimbabwe, it means increased capacity to build and develop.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the face of outdated objections, Shuntai Investments stands ready to deliver a world-class cement plant that will serve not only Chegutu but the entire nation,\u201d added the\u00a0statement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 800 jobs are set to be created and boost industrial growth following the establishment of a modern cement plant in Chegutu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[572],"class_list":{"0":"post-3632","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news-zimbabwe","8":"tag-shuntai-investments-pvt-ltd"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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