BUSINESS REPORTER
At least 466 direct exhibitors have registered to participate at the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) as at March 21, 2024.
The country’s premier showcase, ZITF will run from the 23rd of April 2024 to the 27th of April 2024 under the theme, “Innovation: The Catalyst for Industrialisation and Trade.”
In a post cabinet briefing this Tuesday, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said preparations for the 2024 ZITF are well on course and expected to be complete on April 20, 2024.
“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 have registered to participate as at 21 March, 2024, with 65 exhibiting for the first time,” said Muswere.
Muswere said 96% of the exhibiting space has been taken up.
“Ninety-six percent or 47 425 square metres out of the net space available or 49 499 square metres have been taken up,” he added.
Twenty-five international exhibitors from 21 countries have confirmed attendance according to Muswere.
Exhibitors will be drawn from countries such as the United of America, South Korea, Zambia, Sweden, South Africa, Romania, Nigeria, Netherlands, Namibia, Mozambique, Belarus, China, Malawi, Kenya, Japan, Iran, Germany, Italy, France, Belarus and the European Union.
Kenya President, William Ruto is expected to officially open the fair.
ZITF is growing in leaps and bounds as it thrives to provides exhibitors from across the globe a platform to showcase their goods and service, ink deals and networking opportunities.
