Zimbabwe: Cotton Industry Grapples With Tough Challenges

interview

The cotton industry in Zimbabwe has grappled with a plethora of challenges threatening its viability. Southern Cotton Company (SCC) now says there have been drawbacks when it comes to acquiring export permits, with electricity challenges also prolonging the ginning period, which has its own consequences.

The company says it has been frustrated by bureaucracy in government offices particularly those under the auspices of the ministry of Industry and Commerce, whose mandate is to facilitate growth in exports. However, all hope is not lost despite the challenges as the company is targeting 60 000 tonnes of cotton this season. Business Reporter Melody Chikono (MC) spoke to Southern Cotton CEO Caos Nzenze (CZ) to discuss this and other issues. Below are excerpts of the interview.

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