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Mr Masunda suggested that Zimphos should look for a strategic partner to help it improve on the quality of its chemicals. Zimphos alleges it has capacity to supply Harare with its requirements of liquid aluminum sulphate and in its granular form.
“The Zimphos alum manufacturing plant in Harare was built specifically for the City of Harare water works and has capacity to produce over 60 000 tonnes per year of liquid aluminum sulphate plus another 12 000 tonnes per year of solid granular aluminum for other municipalities,” said Mr Kachere.
He said for over 50 years the plant was dedicated to produce for Harare. Mr Kachere said there were more risks with imported products because they were not subjected to the same quality testing locally.
“It is difficult not to conclude that the city authorities prefer to order imported products from traders for cash whenever the city ‘s cashflow permits but then resort to ordering from Zimphos limited quantities on credit when the council’s cash flow is poor.
“This effectively means Harare City Council is taking unfair advantage of the Zimphos reasonable terms, competitiveness and willingness to help keep the water works going,” he said.
Mr Masunda said the new chemical that would replace the aluminum sulphate would reduce the cost of water treatment.
Town clerk Dr Tendai Mahachi said the chemical was used extensively in Europe and in East Asia. The chemical is manufactured by Hardman Chemicals of Sydney, Australia.
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