Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) steel plant in Manhize tour by the President
His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa toured Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) steel plant in Manhize near Mvuma, Midlands Province. The tour serves as an appreciation of progress at one of the country’s mega projects which is almost complete.
The US$1.5 billion Iron and Steel investment positions Zimbabwe among the ranks of global steel manufacturing hubs. DISCO is projected to produce 600 000 tonnes of steel products in the first phase, rising to 1,2 million tonnes in the second phase, then 3,2 million tonnes in the third phase and ultimately five million tonnes per year in the final phase, earning the country millions of dollars in foreign currency.
Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) is set to create employment for 5 000 people directly employed at the Manhize steel plant, while up to 20 000 will be economically involved in upstream, midstream and downstream activities.
