Call for change
According to the chairman of the Textiles Manufacturers Association of Zimbabwe, Tararama Gutu, the country’s textile sector will not reach its potential unless global labour laws are adopted.
Mr Gutu cited China, India and South Africa as examples of successful textile manufacturing nations, where remuneration is based on output. He believes it is important to enforce laws that promote viability within the industry.
He is hopeful that western countries will life trade restrictions against Zimbabwe in the near future and the government had started to introduce some beneficial incentives for the sector.
However, Mr Gutu continues to be concerned about high energy costs, which are preventing the textile sector from being competitive and are forcing some manufacturers out of business.
