About ZITIT Mash West
Powering the Agricultural Value Chain
The ZITIT Mashonaland West Provincial Chapter is strategically focused on agro-processing and food crop cultivation. Our vision is to transform the raw agricultural output of our fertile province into high-value consumer products, ensuring teachers benefit directly from the nation's primary economic activity [3].
Our Provincial Mission
To establish teachers as key players in the food production industry through our flagship project, ZITIT Food Crops. This venture will focus on cultivating essential food crops, implementing value-addition processes, and ensuring efficient distribution, creating a stable, profitable enterprise that serves basic needs while enriching our members.
- Focusing on value-addition to maximize profits from local agriculture [3, 5].
- Creating a reliable market for local farmers in Mashonaland West [3, 4, 6].
- Building a strong, financially independent community of educators.
Mash West's Flagship Project
ZITIT Food Crops: Cultivating a Sustainable Future
Investing in the Heartland of Zimbabwe's Agriculture
ZITIT Food Crops is a diversified agro-processing initiative dedicated to enhancing food security and creating value from Mashonaland West's agricultural bounty. Our focus is on cultivating and processing staple food crops, ensuring consistent returns and community impact [3, 6].
- Crop Cultivation: Engaging in the strategic farming of key food crops, leveraging the province's rich soils and favorable climate [4, 6].
- Value Addition: Implementing processing techniques to transform raw crops into higher-value products for local and potential export markets [3, 5].
- Market Stability: Investing in a sector with consistent demand, contributing to national food self-sufficiency goals [6].
- Community Focused: Owned by teachers, providing an essential commodity and supporting local farmers and livelihoods within the province [3].
District Expansion Strategy
Upcoming & Proposed Projects Across Mashonaland West
Building on the foundation of ZITIT Food Crops, our provincial strategy is to diversify across the unique economic landscapes of Mashonaland West. We are developing proposals targeting horticulture, livestock, and other agricultural value chains to create a robust and resilient investment portfolio for our members [3, 5].
Chinhoyi & Makonde
Proposals are focused on expanding our food crop cultivation, developing student accommodation for local universities, and offering advanced agricultural support services [3].
Kariba
Upcoming ventures will target the high-potential tourism sector with hospitality projects and commercial fishing operations, aligning with regional food sources [3].
Zvimba & Chegutu
We are exploring opportunities in large-scale horticulture, establishing food processing hubs, and developing robust logistics networks along the main highway [3, 5].
Kadoma & Hurungwe
Proposed projects include investments in mining support services, cotton processing, and expanding livestock production to support the region's agricultural base [3].
Provincial Leadership
Meet the dedicated provincial leaders steering the vision and mission with excellence.
Provincial Chairperson
Tsingano Juliet
Diploma in Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions Answered
How can I invest in ZITIT Food Crops?
All ZITIT members nationwide are welcome to invest in this high-potential project. For the full investment prospectus, share pricing, and application details, please contact our provincial office in Chinhoyi or email mashwest@zitit.org.
Why is investing in food crops a smart choice in Mashonaland West?
Mashonaland West is Zimbabwe's breadbasket, boasting rich agricultural land and a strong farming tradition [3, 4, 6]. Investing in food crops here capitalizes on this, addressing national food security goals and ensuring a stable market for our products. Value addition to these crops further enhances profitability [3, 5].
Will there be other food-related projects in the province?
Yes. The provincial board is actively exploring further opportunities in the agricultural value chain, including stockfeed production (a by-product of crop processing) and horticulture. Diversification within food crops and related agro-processing is a key part of our strategy to maximize returns [3, 5].
Contact Mash West Office
Our Address
1827 Eyestone Park,Waterfalls
Harare, Zimbabwe
Call Us
+263 67 212 1234
Email Us
mashwest@zitit.org
