The Zambia China Mulungushi Textiles has disclosed that as of November 6, the facility has only received 13 containers out of an expected 400.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times – ZBT, Mulungushi Textiles General Manager Brigadier General Emmanuel Siment said the 13 new machines are now being installed.
Siment further stated he was unsure of the exact number of containers required for the processing factory, but all 13 containers received so far will go to this section.
“Those thirteen containers that we offloaded are now being assembled. We expect the next consignment by mid-month,” he said.
Siment added that it might take a year to receive all 400 containers. “We are working section by section. Once a section is ready, we’ll start operating. Right now, we are focusing on the processing section,” he disclosed.
“We were instructed to complete the processing section before Christmas, aiming for a possible official opening afterward,” he stated.
Siment further disclosed to ZBT that they were supposed to put up 100 megawatts of solar power plants but have since increased it to 200 megawatts.
“We have started clearing the space for the solar panels and are finishing the wall fence to safeguard the installation,” he added.
