Stephen Chadenga
A state-of-the-art abattoir worth over US$300 000 has opened its doors in Kwekwe in a development expected to bring food safety and quality in the Midlands province and the country as a whole.
Officially opening the slaughterhouse yesterday in ward 30, Redcliff, Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Owen Ncube said the launch of Wamambo Abattoir marked a significant step towards rural industrialisation and supporting government’s efforts in attaining the national economic blueprint, Vision 2030, aiming for upper middle income economy status.
“It is an honour for me to officiate as guest of honour on this US$320 000 landmark occasion of the official opening of Wamambo Abattoir, an indigenous owned and managed rural enterprise that resonates with his Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe comrade doctor ED Mnangagwa’s rural industrialisation and infrastructure development agenda as we glide towards attainment of a prosperous and empowered upper middle-income society by 2030,”Ncube said.
“Furthermore, Wamambo Abattoir, which adds to the already existing Kwekwe and MC Meats Abattoirs, underscores the broader economic growth and community empowerment trajectory as advocated under National Development Strategy 2 pillar on agriculture, food, climate and environment, with strategic focus directed towards strengthening disease surveillance and control mechanisms, promoting sustainable rangeland and pasture management, expanding feedlot systems to improve off-take rates and enhancing access to comprehensive animal health services.
“In this regard l commend Mr and Mrs Chaminama for complementing the new dispensation’s desire to transform community livelihoods through agro- industrial growth, employment creation, infrastructure development and provision of quality, efficient and hygienic meat processing services that impact positively on our provincial GDP (Gross Domestic Product) thereby positioning the region as a key player in livestock production and processing.”