Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says final preparations are underway to bring Mulungushi Textiles in Kabwe back into operation after securing a US$140 million investment in new machinery.
Mr. Mulenga reveals that government and Mulungushi Textiles management have procured and installed brand-new equipment and plan to auction outdated machines currently on site, with test runs to validate technical readiness before a formal re-opening is underway.
The minister noted that the company will re-open soon after the completion of technical and logistical issues is resolved and projects the plant to create between 400 and 500 direct jobs, with further indirect employment across the value chain once functional.
He has cited the lack of cotton as the reason for failure to re-open the facility by 23rd December 2025, as earlier announced, and revealed that about 3,000 cotton farmers have been contracted to supply the raw material.
Mr. Mulenga added that an initial harvest has been encouraging, however noting that further crops are needed to ensure adequate stock once production starts.
