Published: 18 May 2018

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday endorsed a $5,2 billion coal-to-liquid project deal signed between Verify Engineering and South Africa's Nkosikhona Holdings.

The joint venture will see a coal to fuel plant being established in Zimbabwe.

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Harare, Mnangagwa said the project would help Zimbabwe become self-sufficient in fuel manufacturing.

"I am confident that this project will contribute to our energy security and self-sufficiency in terms of liquid fuels, fertiliser and a range of other chemicals," he said.

Mnangagwa said the investment will create employment, stimulate productivity and growth of other sectors like agriculture, manufacturing and mining. 
- newsday

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