Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED) (Private) Limited has scaled up its medium-term strategy towards the electric vehicle (EV) market by establishing a new sales unit for the vehicles and e-buses.
This year, CMED successfully scaled up its electric vehicle programme as it contributes to the national climate goals and reduces operational costs across ministries.
Its vehicle servicing operations have supported uninterrupted mobility for Government departments, while its entry into the construction sector has opened new avenues for infrastructure delivery.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Felix Mhona, said CMED continues to serve as a critical pillar in the operational framework of the Government.
“Its mandate spans across essential services, including vehicle hire, fleet maintenance, the adoption of electric vehicles and most recently, its expansion into the construction sector,” Minister Mhona said.
“In 2026, CMED is successfully scaling up its electric vehicle programme, contributing to our national climate goals and reducing operational costs across ministries.
“Its vehicle servicing operations have supported uninterrupted mobility for Government departments, while its entry into construction has opened new avenues for infrastructure delivery. However, these achievements have not come without challenges.
“Delays in vehicle turnaround times, limited availability of spare parts, and concerns over service quality have been raised by various stakeholders.”
He said complaints regarding responsiveness and customer service have highlighted the need for improved accountability and performance monitoring within the entity.
“As we move forward, I urge CMED to address these concerns with urgency and transparency. Let us strengthen internal systems, enhance stakeholder engagement and ensure that the company remains a reliable and efficient partner in public service delivery,” Minister Mhona said.
This development comes after Zimbabwe recently participated at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong, leveraging the global platform to engage industry leaders and explore investment and technology opportunities in the evolving mobility sector.
The expo, which was held between June 18 and 22, 2026, drew investors, manufacturers and innovators from across the automotive, technology, logistics and mobility industries.
Zimbabwe’s delegation includes officials from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) and the Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED).
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport said the delegation was focusing on emerging trends and strategic opportunities in electric vehicles (EVs), e-mobility, intelligent transport systems, sustainable logistics and next-generation mobility solutions.
The engagement was aimed at aligning these innovations with Zimbabwe’s vision of building a modern, efficient, sustainable and interconnected transport network.
“The expo provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, technology transfer, investment promotion and the establishment of strategic partnerships that can contribute to the modernisation of Zimbabwe’s transport infrastructure, enhance industrial capacity and accelerate economic transformation,” the ministry said.
“Zimbabwe’s participation underscored the government’s commitment to embracing innovation, promoting sustainable transport solutions and positioning the country as a competitive investment destination within the regional and global mobility ecosystem.”
