Cotton to Clothing Plan Unveiled

S 1 - 2 A1 D I ID RK RT C - 0

The Zimbabwean government launched the “Cotton to Clothing” strategy to revive the textile industry, boost cotton production, and create jobs. The plan promotes local processing of cotton and encourages manufacturers to source raw materials domestically under the Local Content Policy. Key private sector players, including David Whitehead and Paramount Garment Works, have committed investments. Officials aim to strengthen competitiveness, support smallholder farmers, and position Zimbabwean textiles for export under the African Continental Free Trade Area.