Zimpapers commissions $1m exercise book making machine

THE country’s leading integrated media group, Zimpapers, yesterday re-opened Typocrafters and commissioned a $1 million exercise book making machine as part of efforts to contribute to the revival of industries and create employment.

This brings a new lease of life to Typocrafters, which has been lying desolate for over seven years.

Speaking at the launch yesterday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, said she was excited about the development which will see Typocrafters having a big impact on the education sector as exercise books will be available for distribution throughout the country.

She commended the Zimpapers board and management for responding positively to President Mnangagwa’s call to expand production, revive the economy and create jobs despite the prevailing economic challenges.

“The re-opening of Typocrafters today and the commissioning of the exercise book printing machine speaks to the opportunities that exist in the economy of our country and resonates well with the mantra that Zimbabwe is open for business.

“When we call for investment, it’s not just foreign investment that we’re after. We need more domestic investment and Zimpapers has shown that it understands the message that we’re communicating,” said Minister Mutsvangwa.

She added that when businesses innovate and constantly think outside the box, the economy grows and employment is generated.

“The stationery printing unit will have a big impact on the education sector. By printing four