By MKHOKHELI ZIBENGWA
Kenyan president William Ruto, is set to officially open this year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) slated for the 23rd-27th of this month at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) in Bulawayo.
The official opening ceremony will be held on the 26th of April.
The 64th edition of the ZITF will run under the theme, “Entrepreneurship: The Catalyst for Industrialisation and Trade.”
The ZITF is the country's leading international exhibition expo with over 50 years of existence. The trade fair brings together a diverse audience to promote trade and investment in the country. It showcases various industries and sectors that exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit.
From manufacturing and technology to agriculture and value-added services, the ZITF becomes the go-to trade exhibition in the country.
ZITF provides a platform for local and international delegates and exhibitors to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.
In a post cabinet briefing, Minister of Publicity, Information, and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere said preparations for the 2024 edition of ZITF are now in full swing.
"Preparations for the 2024 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair are on track, with infrastructure refurbishment already underway and expected to be completed by 20 April, 2024."
"A total of 466 direct exhibitors had registered to participate as of 21 March, 2024, with 65 exhibiting for the first time
"96 percent or 47 425 square metres out of the net space available or 49 499 square metres have been taken up," he said
Minister Muswere said 25 international exhibitors from 21 countries, namely: Belarus; the People’s Republic of China; the European Union (EU), France, Germany, Italy, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (USA) and Zambia have confirmed attendance.
He added, "Vice President Constantino Chiwenga will officially open the ZITF Welcome Cocktail and the ZITF International Business Conference on 24 April.
"There will be the ZITF Charity Golf Challenge, ZITF Diplomats Forum, Connect Africa Symposium and Tourism Night which will be held on 25 April.
"The ZITF Diplomats Forum will be held under the theme “Fostering Economic Partnerships through Entrepreneurship," while the theme for the Connect Africa Symposium will be “Entrepreneurial Africa: Routes to Sustainable Progress. The Symposium will be officially opened by Vice President Mohadi.”
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