Government has disclosed that a total of K280 million kwacha was realized from actual sales at the just ended Zimbabwe Trade Fair (ZITF).
Commerce Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Richard Taima further disclosed that an excess of K1 billion is still be realised in the on going negotiations.
Mr Taima who described the just ended Zimbabwe Trade Fair as a success and thanked the companies that took part in the trade fair said the exhibition will help Zambian companies gain enough exposure that they need in order to extend their businesses in neighboring Zimbabwe.
He has urged the private sector to continue working together with the government in order to enhance a private sector led development.
He thanked the Zimbabwean government for inviting the Republican President Rupiah Banda to grace the Fair which run from April 28 to May 2.
This is contained in a statement made available to yesterday by Commerce Trade and Industry Public Relations Officer Limpo Mulanwa.
ZANIS
#1. Stealing from people
Who will benefit from this !
#2. Are you sure you are going to benefit or its the policians to benefit?
Its just for the sake of reporting otherwise that money has already landed in someones’ pockets.
Bwana Minister, can you also tell us how much was spent in allowances, transport, in short, what where the actual expenses incurred before we can comfortably say the trip was succesful. It may have been to you as an individual because you got your allowances and all that goes with it but we want to have a proper report on your expenditure.
is this the money that will go to GRZ coffers or to the companies that exhibited their goods? guys in commerce help us here.otherwise it is quite good to expose our products with a view to expanding our market base.
We here this a lot, what is the guaranty that this time the people of Zambia will benefit from this.
We hear this a lot. bushe nafyena tafili fye ifyakuti ba chite benefit ama politicians but abantu tabapokeleleko nangu fimo