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By Paidamoyo Mapiravana
Zimbabwe’s cement sector is expanding, but a shortage of skilled workers is emerging as a major challenge, according to PPC Zimbabwe Managing Director Ndima Rawana.
Rawana said companies are increasingly forced to develop talent internally, as skilled labour is not readily available on the market. He noted that Zimbabwe’s cement industry has about eight major players, most of them foreign-owned, which further limits access to local expertise.
He explained that filling key positions remains difficult without investing in training, prompting PPC Zimbabwe to focus on nurturing its own workforce, even though some employees eventually leave for other opportunities.
Despite these challenges, PPC Zimbabwe continues to perform strongly, contributing to growth in the company’s regional operations. Rawana revealed that the company has declared significant dividends in recent years and remains debt-free.
As demand for cement rises alongside construction activity, Rawana said investing in skills development will be critical to sustaining growth in the industry.
Rawana said companies are increasingly forced to develop talent internally, as skilled labour is not readily available on the market. He noted that Zimbabwe’s cement industry has about eight major players, most of them foreign-owned, which further limits access to local expertise.
He explained that filling key positions remains difficult without investing in training, prompting PPC Zimbabwe to focus on nurturing its own workforce, even though some employees eventually leave for other opportunities.
Despite these challenges, PPC Zimbabwe continues to perform strongly, contributing to growth in the company’s regional operations. Rawana revealed that the company has declared significant dividends in recent years and remains debt-free.
As demand for cement rises alongside construction activity, Rawana said investing in skills development will be critical to sustaining growth in the industry.
Published
March 27, 2026 at 8:27 AM
