Kenyan President to Inaugurate Major Trade Event in Zimbabwe
Kenyan President William Ruto is slated to inaugurate the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, which will take place next week from April 23 to 27, 2024. The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu has affirmed.
As the fair quickly approaches, preparations are intensifying, with significant enhancements being finalized on the necessary infrastructure. “It’s a pleasure to reaffirm that this critical economic event will be opened by His Excellency Dr. William Ruto,” Minister Ndhlovu stated.
The upcoming edition will be led by the private sector and revolves around the theme “Innovation: The Catalyst for Industrialisation and Trade.” On record, 576 exhibitors have already signed up, with 65 participating for their first time, occupying over 97 percent of the available exhibition space.
Minister Ndhlovu highlighted that the fair will feature international participants from 27 countries, including the United States, China, Germany, Belarus, Russia the United Kingdom, among others.
In addition to the trade fair, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga will host the opening of the ZITF Welcome Cocktail and the ZITF International Business Conference on April 24. The event series will also include the ZITF Charity Golf Challenge, the ZITF Diplomats Forum, and the Connect Africa Symposium, bringing a vibrant array of activities to Bulawayo.
The Diplomats Forum will explore economic partnerships through entrepreneurship, and the Connect Africa Symposium, which Vice President Mohadi will open, will focus on sustainable entrepreneurial strategies across Africa. The ZITF’s scintillating schedule concludes with the ZNCC Business Luncheon on April 26, followed by public exhibition days on April 26 and 27.
