Forty Zambian companies are exhibiting at this year’s Zimbabwe’s International Trade Fair being held in Bulawayo.
The Zambian companies are exhibiting products that range from cellphones, cooking oils, clothing and Zambian foods and metals.
First Secretary for economy at the Zambian Embassy in Zimbabwe, Dyriss Kabwita-Simasiku, in an interview with the Herald newspaper in Bulawayo said this year’s show, which marks the 50th anniversary of the event, provides an opportunity for the Zambian companies to network and venture into new market provided by the fair.
Ms Kabwita-Simasiku said the 40 Zambian companies are already overwhelmed by inquiries for their products, and expressed hope that the enquiries will turn into concrete business deals.
President Rupiah Banda, who arrived in Zimbabwe today, will officially open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo tomorrow.
The Herald reports that the 50th Trade Fair roared into life in Bulawayo yesterday with the local exhibitors focusing on economic revival, confidence and image building and how to get reintegrated into the international business arena.
Hundreds of exhibitors from at least ten countries, Zambia included, are participating at a time Zimbabwe has gone overdrive in reviving its economy through long and short term business deals.
The Herald adds that this year’s prime business exhibition has centred on deals that should shape the future roadmap for Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean International Trade Fair 2009 running from April 28 to May 2, 2009 is the 50th consecutive Trade Fair to be held in the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre located in Bulawayo.
The Fair was launched in May 1960 and was then known as the first “Central Africa Trade Fair” and has been held at the same venue since.
Other countries participating in the show are Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya, South Africa China and Indonesia.
ZimTrade chief executive, Herbert Chakanyuka, is quoted by the Herald as saying that the return of more international exhibitors was a sign of the acceptance of Zimbabwe’s endeavour to revive its economy.
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Any other innovative Zambian products at the fair apart from Shake-Shake & Maheu?
Nine Chale taulala namombo….I think zambia will be show casing the new drink from Zingalume at this fair….
Inasila manje Cholera? Kunabwela Swine flu virus manje….watch out.
” Zambia” is just a loser.
combine these 40 companies and save money.
I don’t know how many of you will agree with me but personally, I feel Zim will over pass Zed in terms of economic development within the next few years. I can bet. Zed has lost focus.
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