Zimbabwe's Quest Motor Manufacturing will start building JAC and Foton vehicles next month as the government reduces imports of automobiles. General manager Carl Fernandes said the factory expects to complete 180 units after the arrival of Chinese components in November. The company plans to construct JAC T9 trucks first before moving to Foton Tunland V9 production.
Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding said Beijing wants to expand cooperation beyond mining into manufacturing sectors that create employment. Industry Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu announced on Thursday that all government agencies must prioritize domestic products starting next year. The directive aims to support factories operating in Mutare and other regions under Vision 2030 economic targets.
Quest Motor established partnerships with Chinese automakers after opening in the 1960s. Officials believe stronger local procurement rules will reduce national spending on foreign goods while boosting regional exports. The minister toured manufacturing facilities in Mutare to assess production capacity before implementing the purchasing requirements.
Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding said Beijing wants to expand cooperation beyond mining into manufacturing sectors that create employment. Industry Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu announced on Thursday that all government agencies must prioritize domestic products starting next year. The directive aims to support factories operating in Mutare and other regions under Vision 2030 economic targets.
Quest Motor established partnerships with Chinese automakers after opening in the 1960s. Officials believe stronger local procurement rules will reduce national spending on foreign goods while boosting regional exports. The minister toured manufacturing facilities in Mutare to assess production capacity before implementing the purchasing requirements.
