ZITF first day in pictures
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- THE country’s premier business expo, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), roared into life in Bulawayo today amid high hopes by local and international exhibitors.
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- Despite the false starts experienced earlier this year, occasioned by the spike in Covid-19 cases, which prompted authorities to tighten lockdown measures, the 61st edition of the ZITF is finally here and will be officially opened by President Mnangagwa this Thursday.
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- The successful hosting of the multi-sectoral expo is a milestone achievement for Zimbabwe, coming at a time when the country has just re-opened its economy and is gearing towards a post-Covid-19 recovery.
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- Eleven countries have confirmed their participation this year and these include Botswana, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Belarus, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria and Tanzania.
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- In addition, a total of 396 local direct exhibitors have registered their participation at the trade fair, which is being held under strict Covid-19 guidelines.
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- A number of high-level engagements have been planned including the calendar International Business Conference to be led by Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga tomorrow, the ZITF Innovators’ Forum, the inaugural ZITF Diplomats Forum, the Bulawayo Agricultural Show, Scholastica Conference and the CZI/ZITF Indaba.
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- In separate interviews, the exhibitors said they were ready for the show and highly optimistic. The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) had finished erecting its stand in Hall 4.
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- ZITF deputy chief executive officer, Ms Stella Nkomo, said all was set for the trade fair.
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- Ms Hlengiwe Ncube (60) from Siganda area in Bubi District, Matabeleland North Province displays her maize crop at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Ms Ncube is a beneficiary of the Intwasa farming programme which was introduced by Government last year
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