Dairibord Holdings has denied claims that it has shuttered its Zimbabwe operations and relocated to South Africa.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, Dairibord Group Chief Executive Mercy Ndoro reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to its Zimbabwean roots and said it will continue to operate within the country while investing in capacity enhancement. Reads the statement:
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Dairibord notes with concern various online media reports on the purported closure of its Zimbabwe operations and subsequent relocation to South Africa. These reports reflect inaccuracies which this statement seeks to clarify.
The position is that Dairibord has a longstanding history of successfully exporting its heritage brands to South Africa and other regional markets, failing to meet demand.
Resultantly, Dairibord has initiated strategies to optimise supply and distribution channels in South Africa. The intention is to replicate this model in adjacent markets such as Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique.
This will increase the company’s foreign currency generation capacity which will not only benefit the company, but also the country at large. The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) makes regional positioning a major strategic priority.
Dairibord remains firmly committed to its Zimbabwean roots and will continue to operate within the country. The company is investing in capacity enhancement to support its growth ambition.
These investments are a clear demonstration of the company’s confidence in its future, and unwavering dedication to serving the local and regional markets.
Dairibord is the largest milk processing company in Zimbabwe. We work with small and large-scale farmers to grow raw milk as part of the country’s import substitution strategy. The company receives and processes about 40% of the national raw milk produced.
The Group manufactures a wide range of products from its four plants in Chitungwiza, Chipinge, Harare Simon Mazorodze and Harare Rekayi Tangwena.
Dairibord Holdings is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and remains dedicated to serving the interests of its shareholders, who are largely Zimbabwean.
With a proud history of over 70 years, Dairibord is a trusted and reliable brand that has consistently delivered high-quality products to consumers.
Dairibord remains steadfast in its commitment to providing quality, nutritious milk, food, and beverage products to Zimbabwe and beyond, as the Zimbabwean operations remain the backbone of the expansion drive.
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Dairibord Holdings says it is not shutting down in Zimbabwe, only expanding to other countries in Africa. They want to sell more of their products in South Africa and other nearby places to make more money. Dairibord is a big milk company in Zimbabwe and will keep making milk for people there. They are also listed on the stock exchange. They want to make sure their customers keep getting good quality milk, food, and drinks. Dairibord is not leaving Zimbabwe, they are just growing to help more people in Africa.

Dairibord Denies Reports Of Shutting Down Zimbabwe Operations

Zimbabwe’s dairy production has increased by 18 per cent in the first six months of 2022 compared to the first half of last year, according to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/18pc-rise-in-dairy-output/">The Herald.</a>
Speaking during the Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers 8th annual general meeting on Wednesday, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Anxious_Masuka">Anxious Masuka</a> said dairy farmers have produced 43.35 million litres.
He added that the figures meant farmers were on course to achieving the targeted 93 million litres. He said:
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The figures that we saw today are very pleasing, with 18 percent growth in milk production in the first six months of this year, which means that we are on course to achieving 93 million litres this year compared to 79 million litres achieved last year.
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Minister Masuka said the country’s milk demand was estimated at 120 million litres a year, a target that he said can be met by 2024-2025.
There are studies which suggest that the current demand for milk in Zimbabwe stands at 130 million litres.
He encouraged farmers to come up with new ideas and to produce their own dairy feeds to cut costs and reduce the milk prices on the markets.
Farmers who attended the event said they faced challenges such as low rainfall which affects the production of their own feeds.
The Zimbabwean dairy industry has been massively underperforming, as evidenced by a reduction in milk yield from 262 million litres in 1990 to less than 37 million litres in 2009 and a steady but slow increase to 82 million litres in 2021.
There is a national capacity for processing 400 million litres per annum. 
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