📍
Find Us
14 George Drive, Msasa, Harare
AVM Africa (Pvt) Ltd manufactures and assembles buses and trucks from a 5.16 hectare plant in Msasa, Harare — built for Africa's roads, backed by six decades of engineering heritage.
Years of bus & truck manufacturing heritage in Zimbabwe
AVM Africa (Private) Limited, formerly W. Dahmer & Co. Private Limited, was formed in March 1961 and became locally owned after London-listed Lonrho PLC sold its shareholding in November 2002. AVM Africa is now owned 95% by Lonrho Zimbabwe Ltd, a local indigenous company.
Our bus and truck plant sits on 5.1559 hectares of prime land in Msasa, with capacity to assemble and manufacture 25 buses per month on a single shift — doubling to 50 on double shift. Beyond assembly, we offer nationwide repairs and maintenance, both on-site and offsite.
We stand with the national mantra of building a prosperous Zimbabwe — leaving no one and no place behind.
To remain a leading bus and truck supplier in Zimbabwe, and a regional leader in the supply of AVM buses and trucks by 2028, through franchise acquisition and world-class strategic joint ventures.
To provide customers with solutions for transporting people and goods by road with high quality and reliability that best satisfy their needs.
Building a prosperous Zimbabwe. The motor industry is a driver of industrialisation, critical to the Nation's Vision 2030 and Strategic Development Goals.
Locally assembled buses deliver measurable advantages over fully imported alternatives — for the country and for our customers.
One imported bus buys two complete knocked-down (CKD) chassis kits — twice the fleet for the same import spend.
100+ local SMEs are subcontracted for seats, glass, aluminium frames, rubber, paints and more — 20,000 jobs across the chain.
CKD suppliers transfer the latest assembly technologies, positioning AVM Africa as a globally competitive bus exporter.
Our Technical Department trains drivers and mechanics on maintenance to extend the useful life of every bus in operation.
From standard rural buses to semi-luxury coaches, AVM Africa is one of the few companies in the world that manufactures a bus from chassis assembly to finishing under one roof — fully customisable to your specification.
Our flagship intercity coach, custom-liveried for corporate and institutional clients. Semi-luxury specification with full glazing, and available with DAF, Scania, Mercedes or Volvo power.
Buses are custom made with accessories fitted to each customer's specification and branding.
A long-haul touring coach built for comfort on regional and cross-border routes.
Rugged, dependable transport for schools and rural communities countrywide.
Right-sized fleets for urban routes, institutions and private operators.
Comfort-engineered seating, trim and finishing completed entirely in-house.
Bus assembly is only the beginning — our teams support every vehicle for the life of the fleet.
Custom-built buses from chassis to finishing, powered by VDL, FAW and Cummins engines.
Skilled technicians repair and maintain buses and trucks across Daf, Volvo, Scania, MAN, Mercedes, Nissan, Mazda, Cummins and FAW.
A fully fledged parts shop stocking body, mechanical and engine parts and spares.
Specialist teams train client drivers and mechanics to maximise uptime and vehicle lifespan.
Government bodies, parastatals, schools, churches, corporates and local bus operators have relied on AVM Africa for over six decades.
| Customer | Buses Supplied |
|---|---|
| ZUPCO | 1,000 |
| Kukura Kurerwa Buses | 400 |
| Chawasarira Buses | 300 |
| Tenda Bus Company | 250 |
| Zimbabwe National Army | 32 |
| University of Zimbabwe | 10 |
| Zimbabwe Republic Police | 7 |
| Nyaradzo | 6 |
| Eaglesvalle School | 2 |
| Zimbabwe Prison Services | 2 |
Our board and management team bring a combined century of engineering, financial and operational leadership to AVM Africa.
Talk to our sales & marketing team about buses, trucks, parts or after-sales support — custom built to your specification.
AVM Africa (Pvt) Ltd
14 George Drive, Msasa, Harare, ZimbabweSimbarashe Mundere — Sales & Marketing
+263 78 722 7948Chris Sokeri — General Manager
+263 77 467 8883Jacob Z. Kupa — Managing Director
+263 77 237 1228