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ZimPhos History
Our History
Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries (Zimphos) is a leading producer of public health, industrial and agrochemicals in Zimbabwe, with a strong emphasis on high-quality fertilizers, water treatment chemicals, and public health products. Established in 1924, Zimphos has been at the forefront of innovation and sustainable practices in the chemical industry. Our rich history and strong presence in the local and regional markets have made us a trusted name among farmers, municipalities, and industries relying on quality chemicals.
We provide cutting-edge solutions to the agriculture and public health sectors, ensuring that our products and services not only meet but exceed customer expectations. Zimphos is committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Company Timeline
- 1924 AE & CI commenced production of mixed fertilizers in Rhodesia.
- 1935-1945 Business adversely affected by the Great Depression & the Second World War
- 1930-1956: The Rodia factory expanded with the addition of new plants.
- By 1956 these included production of sulphuric acid from imported oleum, an arsenic refinery, a cattle dips plant and a formulation plant for the production of insecticidal dusts, emulsions and solutions.
- 1956: Construction of the Superphosphate Plant commenced
- 1960: A new Aluminium Sulphate plant commissioned
- 1965: A second sulphuric acid plant commenced production.
- 1965: Dorowa Minerals commissioned, replacing imports of phosphate rock concentrates.
- 1969: Mono Calcium Phosphate production commenced, replaced imports of phosphate stock feeds.
- 1981: Rodia changes name to ZimPhos and AECI changes to Chemplex.
- 1989: Major Uprate of Pyrites Burning Sulphuric Acid Plant at ZimPhos
- 1992: Chemplex adopted the Total Quality Management philosophy TQM
- 1995: Veterinary Formulations plant certified to ISO9002
- 1997: Upgrading of Aluminium Sulphate Plant at ZimPhos
- 1998: Upgrading of Phosphoric Acid Plant at ZimPhos
- 2006: Record sulphuric acid exports to Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo
- 2010: G&W Industrial Minerals acquired by Chemplex, Pyrites based acid plant decommissioned
- 2012-2013: Revamp of Sulphur burning sulphuric acid plant, Magnetite Expansion at Dorowa
- 2021-2022: Further expansion of the magnetite plant at Dorowa, Commissioning of fertilizer plants (Blending& Granulation) at ZIMPHOS, Commissioning of new tick grease and Grain protectant plants at CAPH
- 2023: Launch of the new fertiliser blending plant and continuous improvements in product innovation
- 2025: Investment in infrastructure upgrades including new granulator and refurbished alum plant
