https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2021/08/27/industry-defies-odds-hits-95-capacity/

Aug. 27, 2021

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor said on Friday that after expanding capacity utilization to 56% during the second quarter, from 47% in December 2020, the recovery impetus has gained traction, with some firms reaching 95% capacity.

Industry Capacity Utilization Increased to 47% in 2020

After enterprises were able to acquire cheaper foreign currency through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's auction system, capacity utilisation jumped to 47 % over time, up from 36.4% the previous year, according to the CZI.

Capacity utilisation has since increased to 48.2% by September 2018

Capacity utilisation has since increased to 48.2% by September 2018 from 45.1% recorded during the same period in 2017. In 2019, the sector is projected to grow by 2.5% taking cognisance of drawbacks from instabilities experienced during the last quarter of 2018 and January 2019.