Zimbabwe used lots of money to buy cars from other countries. The country paid US$1.6 billion for these cars in the last six years. Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu wants Zimbabwe to make its cars instead.
Minister Ndlovu talked to some people from South Africa who know about making cars. He met with Mr. David Coffey, who leads the Association of African Automobile Manufacturers. The minister explained that Zimbabwe loses money when people buy cars from other places.
"We have spent US$1.6 billion on second-hand vehicles. This means we send jobs to other countries," said Minister Ndlovu. He believes Zimbabwe can work with nearby countries to build cars together. This would help people find jobs in Zimbabwe. The minister thinks different countries can make different car parts and then share them.
Minister Ndlovu talked to some people from South Africa who know about making cars. He met with Mr. David Coffey, who leads the Association of African Automobile Manufacturers. The minister explained that Zimbabwe loses money when people buy cars from other places.
"We have spent US$1.6 billion on second-hand vehicles. This means we send jobs to other countries," said Minister Ndlovu. He believes Zimbabwe can work with nearby countries to build cars together. This would help people find jobs in Zimbabwe. The minister thinks different countries can make different car parts and then share them.
