Portland Cement Zambia is a noted factory that was not for highest production of cement, once upon a time. Now it is just a destitute factory with negligent care & maintenance and almost negligible product. This negative transition can be attributed to the Ventriglias, who took over the factory from Dr. Rajan Mahtani illegally. Since then, Dr. Rajan Mahtani is fighting a case at the Lusaka High Court for legal ownership over the factory.
The Portland Cement Zambia is legally owned by Dr. Rajan Mahtani. During his leadership and before the illegal takeover, the factory was one of the largest producers of cement in Zambia. Portland Cement Zambia was also one of the favourite employers for the people in the province. Even people from far-away places came to work at the factory with the hope of better salary and better life. The factory production was in excess and the revenues were high. This also improved the salary and compensation structure and the workers received regular bonuses and salary hikes. However, the condition of the factory has turned upside down since the illegal capture by the Ventriglias. The goons have looted all the cash from the factory cash box. Workers have either left due to non-payment of finances or are still working with very low salaries and wages. The assets are also ill-maintained leading to low production. Experts suggest that if the factory is not revived now, it will be very late for Portland Cement Zambia.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani is currently fighting the case at the Lusaka High Court. As per the latest announcement made by the judge handling this case, case hearing is closed. This means no more hearing will be done and both parties will be submitting their evidences in written and oral format. After looking into the evidences, the judge will make the final judgment soon.