Disco Establishes Clinic for Its Workers
In an endeavor to promote a safe working environment and workers’ health, Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) has built a clinic for its workers in Manhize.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe, an official from Disco said the clinic will serve all workers free of charge to ensure their health is prioritized.
“As Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco), we have already built a clinic that will serve all our workers free of charge, without any deductions of any sort. There will be a doctor, two nurses, and up to four nurse aides. We are awaiting approval from the Ministry of Health, but everything is now in place and the clinic will start operating soon,” he said.
The clinic aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services, including regular check-ups, emergency care, and health education programs, ensuring that workers maintain good health and are well-prepared to handle any occupational hazards.
Disco has achieved a historic milestone with the activation of its blast furnace at the Manhize steel plant in June 2024. This landmark event signals the beginning of pig iron production.
This development heralds a new era for the region’s industrial landscape, positioning Zimbabwe as a burgeoning hub in the global steel industry. Pig iron, an essential intermediary in steel manufacturing, is produced by smelting iron ore in a blast furnace, and its local production marks a significant advancement.
The Manhize Plant, nearing full commissioning later this year, is on track to become one of Africa’s largest integrated steelworks. Built by Disco, a subsidiary of China’s Tsingshan Holdings Group Limited, the plant is poised to transform Zimbabwe’s industrial capabilities. Tsingshan also operates Dinson Colliery in Hwange and Afrochine Smelting Limited in Selous.