ZIMBABWE’S giant Cement producer, Lafarge Zimbabwe says it targets to produce not less than 5000 face masks as part of it contribution to the national COVID-19 crisis.
By Michael Gwarisa
Through their official Facebook page, Larfage said they had mobilised a group of young women to help in the making of the face masks.
Lafarge Zimbabwe has mobilised a group of young women from among the Shine: Simuka Upenye beneficiaries to manufacture face masks as part of response to #COVID-19. With a target to manufacture five thousand masks, this project is funded by Lafarge and supported by the City of Harare who have deployed qualified personnel to assist with the quality assurance.
”The mask manufacturing project is set to improve availability of this critical protective equipment in the locality while also empowering the young women to earn an income from this venture,” said Lafareg.
Meanwhile, Lafarge has donated a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment and sanitizers to the local community in Manresa.
“As health and safety is our core value, the health of our communities is our priority as we collaborate together in the fight against #COVID19.”
