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President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday said Western-imposed sanctions are actually good for Zimbabwe as they have almost turned the country into an attraction for foreign exhibitors.
Mnangagwa made the remarks while addressing journalists soon after touring stands at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
He was being accompanied by visiting Eswatini King Mswati III who officially opened the fair. <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/mnangagwa-says-western-imposed-sanctions-are-good/">Mnangagwa said</a>:
<blockquote>
People get excited by sanctions; that is why they come here to see what happens under sanctions.
In fact, you see that sanctions are very good. Numbers are increasing, increasing, and increasing.
The Americans are here, the British are here, and the European Union is here, what else would we want?
Everybody is here, so this re-engagement and engagement are bearing fruits.
You see, perhaps they (international exhibitors) heard that His Majesty (King Mswati) is coming.
That’s why they are here. In fact, if that is the reason next year he is going to come again.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe has been subject to various sanctions by Western countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, for alleged human rights abuses, political instability, and economic mismanagement.
In 2001, the United States enacted the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA).
ZDERA imposed targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe, including travel bans and asset freezes on senior Government officials, and also restricts US support for international financial institutions providing assistance to Zimbabwe.
Sanctions have contributed to Zimbabwe’s economic decline by restricting access to foreign investment, credit lines, and trade partners.
Sanctions are, however, not the only factor contributing to Zimbabwe’s challenges.
Other factors, such as corruption, mismanagement, and political instability have also contributed to Zimbabwe’s socio-economic problems.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Pindula News

Mnangagwa Says Sanctions "Are Good" For Zimbabwe

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has temporarily closed Hillside Road from 14th Avenue to 23rd Avenue / Burns Drive intersection and Samuel Parirenyatwa Street from 12th Avenue to 14th Avenue this Friday.
The road will be closed from 7 AM to 5 PM to facilitate the Official Opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
ZIFT will be officially opened by the King of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), His Majesty King Mswati III.
In a statement, Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube advised motorists to use diversion routes. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The City of Bulawayo would like to advise members of the public of a temporary closure of Hillside Road from 14th Avenue to 23rd Avenue / Burns Drive intersection and Samuel Parirenyatwa Street from 12th Avenue to 14th Avenue on Friday, 28th April 2023 between 07:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
This is to facilitate the Official Opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
The diversion routes between the 23rd Avenue / Burns Drive and 12th Avenue intersections will be signposted via the Matopos Road and 12th Avenue Extension.
Each junction off the Hillside Road between 23rd Avenue and 12th Avenue will be closed during the Official Opening and manned by Traffic Management Team.
If you approach Hillside Road within the closure area to travel east or west, the Traffic Management Team will ask you to turn around and use the diversion route.
If that is not possible, or if you need to access another junction or property within the closed area, the traffic management team will guide you safely through the closure.
Every effort has been made to ensure disruption to traffic, businesses and residents is kept to a minimum. However, the road closure will inevitably cause some disruption, and for this, the City of Bulawayo wishes to apologise in advance.
The motoring and the general public are advised to exercise extreme caution when entering and leaving the said locations and to observe all warning signs and to follow the instructions of the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
The City of Bulawayo wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Bulawayo's Hillside Road Closed For ZITF Official Opening

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned business executives not to engage in corrupt activities saying the Government has zero tolerance for corruption.
Chiwenga issued the warning on Wednesday during a speech to business leaders and investors attending the International Business Conference at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo. He said:
<blockquote>
I urge you to embrace the tenets of good corporate governance. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has declared zero tolerance for corruption. Therefore, do not be found on the wrong side of the law.
</blockquote>
Transparency International’s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Zimbabwe among the most corrupt countries in the world.
Zimbabwe scored 23 on a scale from 0 (“highly corrupt”) to 100 (“very clean”). 
When ranked by score, Zimbabwe ranked 157th among the 180 countries in the Index, where the country ranked last is perceived to have the most corrupt public sector.
Corruption has been a longstanding problem in Zimbabwe and some of the key areas where it has been reported include public procurement, the mining sector, land redistribution, and the judiciary.
Corruption has undermined public trust in government institutions, eroded investor confidence, and resulted in the misallocation of resources.
Meanwhile, efforts to combat corruption have been limited, with many anti-corruption agencies such as ZACC and ZRP lacking the necessary resources and independence to effectively investigate and prosecute cases of corruption.
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Chiwenga Warns Business Executives Over Corruption

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is set to host a strategic inaugural Diaspora Investment Conference – “Spotlight Zimbabwe” on the sidelines of the 63rd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday and will take place at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the event seeks to improve the participation of the Diaspora in socio-economic development activities at home and abroad. Part of the statement reads:
<blockquote>
In fulfillment of the aspirations of the National Development Strategy (NDS 1) of improving Diaspora participation in national development, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Honourable Ambassador Frederick Shava will host the Inaugural Diaspora Investment Conference “Spotlight Zimbabwe”, during the sidelines of the 63rd Edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) on 26 April 2023, at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade invites all Zimbabweans in the Diaspora and interested local stakeholders to the Diaspora Investment Conference “Spotlight Zimbabwe” which aims to create a platform for constructive engagements involving Government, Stakeholders, and the Zimbabwean Diaspora Community in areas of mutual concern.
</blockquote>
The conference is expected to be attended by the Zimbabwean Diaspora Associations, Members of the Zimbabwe Diaspora Community, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), Provincial Governments, and other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
This year’s ZITF takes place from 25 April until 29 April and will be running under the theme, “Transformative Innovation, Global Competitiveness”.
The entry fees for this year’s exhibition are as follows: adults will pay US$10 and children will pay US$5.
The ZITF provides a platform for local and international businesses to showcase their products and services, network with potential partners, and explore new market opportunities.
The event also features conferences, seminars, and workshops that provide insights into the latest trends and developments in different sectors of the economy.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs To Host Diaspora Investment Conference At ZITF

The Bulawayo Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) says hotels and up-market lodges in the city are fully booked ahead of this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) exhibition.
This year’s event takes from 25 April until 29 April. It is running under the theme, “Transformative Innovation, Global Competitiveness” and will be held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in the City of Kings.
HAZ representative Beauty Bhulu told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/hotels-lodges-fully-booked-for-zitf/">Chronicle</a> that all accommodation facilities are fully booked for the annual event. She said:
<blockquote>
Hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are fully booked, but we are still waiting for those who are yet to pay for the bookings, what I can confirm is that accommodation facilities are full ahead of the upcoming ZITF.
Hotels and lodges normally give their clients a deadline to pay for the booked rooms, failure to meet the deadline, they risk losing rooms to new clients as we will be trying to minimise losses.
</blockquote>
Bhulu also said individuals who wish to offer private accommodation to exhibitors should avail of their facilities for inspection. She said:
<blockquote>
For individuals who have enough space to accommodate delegates, they need to consult the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority for inspection of their properties and they will get registered with the authority.
</blockquote>
The entry fees for this year’s exhibition are as follows: adults will pay US$10 and children will pay US$5.
The ZITF provides a platform for local and international businesses to showcase their products and services, network with potential partners, and explore new market opportunities.
The event also features conferences, seminars, and workshops that provide insights into the latest trends and developments in different sectors of the economy.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Bulawayo Hotels, Lodges Fully Booked For ZITF

At least 547 exhibitors have booked space for the 2023 edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which is scheduled for 25 to 29 April.
This is a significant increase from 2022 when 514 exhibitors took part in the annual showcase.
ZITF chief executive officer Nicholas Ndebele on Saturday told <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/547-exhibitors-book-space-for-zitf/">The Sunday News</a> that the 547 exhibitors are from 16 countries. He said:
<blockquote>
To date, 547 exhibitors have booked space to showcase their products and services which translates to 97 percent occupancy.
</blockquote>
The countries that will be represented include Angola, Belarus, China, Kenya, Japan, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Iran, South Africa, Tanzania, UK, USA and Zambia.
The 63rd edition of the ZITF will run under the theme: “Transformative Innovation, Global Competitiveness.”
Senegal President, Macky Sall is set to be the guest of honour at the showcase which is held annually at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo.
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Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 97% Booked

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accused business of pretending to be supporting his Government while clandestinely sabotaging it.
Officially opening the 62nd Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo on Friday, 29 April, Mnangagwa said:
<blockquote>
I call upon all economic sectors to exercise great discipline in their business dealings. We must act with greater cohesion and unity of purpose.
Business cannot purport to support Government by day and sabotage it by night, and thereafter, play victim.
It is imperative for us all to make strategic choices in the best interests of our country.
The overall economic competitiveness of our country remains the duty of all of us as Government, industry and consumers.
Collectively, through hard honest work and ethical business practices, let us advance the goal of achieving Vision 2030.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa also urged business to capitalise on opportunities presented by regional trading arrangements as well adopting eco-friendly production processes. He said:
<blockquote>
I also urge industry and commerce to reap benefits from the opportunities, which exist under bilateral, regional and multilateral trading arrangements within Sadc, Comesa and the African Free Trade Area.
… I encourage our companies to deliberately adopt contemporary production processes that also protect the environment towards lowering our environmental footprint.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/president-castigates-economic-saboteurs/">Chronicle</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Accuses Business Of Sabotage

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the country’s economy is now out of depression and on recovery as evidenced by the size of the 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which he said is the largest ever.
A depression is a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity that lasts three or more years or which leads to a decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 10%.
Speaking after touring various stands at ZITF on Friday morning, Mnangagwa claimed that 75 per cent of the products on supermarket shelves are produced locally. He said:
<blockquote>
I have also been advised by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr Nzenza that Zimbabwe is now producing more than 75 per cent of products that are found on our shelves in the supermarkets.
Most of these people are our own people and they come here in order to exhibit their products and do the networking among themselves which is critically important.
It shows that Zimbabwe is now out of depression, we are on the trajectory of recovery of our economy.
</blockquote>
The President also said his Government’s policy of engagement and re-engagement is now bearing fruit with countries such as the United Kingdom exhibiting at the 62nd ZITF after 20 years of not participating.
During his tour, Mnangagwa visited every embassy that was exhibiting including the UK embassy, the embassy of Belarus, the Kenyan embassy and the embassy of Japan.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/zim-economy-now-out-of-depression-ed/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

Zimbabwe's Economy Now Out Of Depression - ED

The City of Bulawayo has announced the temporary closure of Hillside Road from 14th Avenue to 23rd Avenue / Burns Drive intersection and Samuel Parirenyatwa Street from 12th Avenue to 14th Avenue on Friday, 29th April 2022 between 7 AM and 5 PM.
In a notice, Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube said the closure of the road is to facilitate the official opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). Read the notice:
<blockquote>
<h2>NOTICE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HILLSIDE ROAD FROM 14TH AVENUE TO 23RD AVENUE / BURNS DRIVE INTERSECTION AND SAMUEL PARIRENYATWA STREET FROM 12TH AVENUE TO 14TH AVENUE ON THE 29TH APRIL 2022: ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR (ZITF).</h2>
The City of Bulawayo would like to advise members of the public of a temporary closure of Hillside Road from 14th Avenue to 23rd Avenue / Burns Drive intersection and Samuel Parirenyatwa Street from 12th Avenue to 14th Avenue on Friday, 29th April 2022 between 07:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
This is to facilitate the official opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
The diversion routes between the 23rd Avenue /Burns Drive and 12th Avenue intersections will be signposted via the Matopos Road and 12th Avenue Extension.
Each junction off the Hillside Road between 23rd Avenue and 12th Avenue will be closed during the Official Opening and manned by Traffic Management Team.
If you approach the Hillside Road within the closure area to travel east or west, the Traffic Management Team will ask you to turn around and use the diversion route.
If that is not possible, or if you need to access another junction or a property within the closed area, the traffic management team will guide you safely through the closure.
Every effort has been made to ensure disruption to traffic, businesses and residents is kept to a minimum.
However, the road closure will inevitably cause some disruption, and for this, the City of Bulawayo wishes to apologise in advance.
The motoring and the general public are advised to exercise extreme caution when entering and leaving the said locations and observe all warning signs and follow the instructions of the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
The City of Bulawayo wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Date
<ul>
<li>Wednesday, 27 April 2022</li>
<li>Thursday, 28 April 2022</li>
<li>Friday, 29 April 2022</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

ZITF: Bulawayo Announces Temporary Closure Of Hillside Road

The City of Bulawayo will rename 3rd Street after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta despite him no longer coming to officially open the 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
In an interview with State media, Bulawayo mayor Councillor Solomon Mguni said that even though Kenyatta had cancelled his trip to Zimbabwe, the honour still remains. Mguni said:
<blockquote>
We have done our formalities after receiving the request from the central government. This included identification of the road for renaming.
We are aware that President Kenyatta is no longer coming to Zimbabwe due to the death of former President Kibaki, but the honour still remains.
… 3rd Street which starts from Park Road to the intersection of Ascot Way and Esigodini Road and also a portion of Esigodini Road stretching from 3rd Street up to the intersection of Cecil Avenue and Esigodini Road.
</blockquote>
Bulawayo Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mlandu Ncube had proposed that it was best to rename a road close to the ZITF grounds after the Kenyan leader.
Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo requested Bulawayo City Council to rename a road after Kenyatta in terms of the Names (Alteration) Act.
Kenyatta cancelled his visit to Zimbabwe for the trade fair following the death of Kenya’s former president, Mwai Kibaki.
Kibaki died last Thursday aged 90 and President Kenyatta declared a mourning period until his burial.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/renaming-street-after-kenyatta-to-go-ahead/">Chronicle</a></h4>

Bulawayo's Third Street To Be Renamed After Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was scheduled to be the guest of honour at the 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will not be replaced.
Kenyatta was set to officially open the trade exhibition on Friday but it has since been confirmed that he will not attend the event.
Speaking on the sidelines of a press briefing on Monday, 24 April, ZITF chairman Busisa Moyo said set protocol does not allow for a replacement of a guest of honour. Moyo said:
<blockquote>
Kenya is in mourning following the death of former President Kibaki and as such President Kenyatta is no longer coming.
The set protocol does not allow for a replacement of a guest of honour. Therefore, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is officiating.
</blockquote>
Kenyatta cancelled his planned visit to Zimbabwe following the death of the East African country’s former president Mwai Kibaki last week.
The 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will be held from April 26 to 30 under the theme: “Rethink, Reimagine, Reinvent Value Chains for Economic Development”.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zitf-no-replacement-of-guest-of-honour/">Chronicle</a></h4>

ZITF: No Replacement For Uhuru Kenyatta

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) said that vehicle owners who are behind in their vehicle licence payments will be allowed clear arrears without incurring any penalties during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair from 26 to 30 April.
ZINARA public relations and marketing manager Tendai Mugabe said the offer to motorists is part of the ZITF promotion held annually.
He urged vehicle owners with arrears to take advantage of this window period to pay their vehicle licences at minimum cost.
Motorists can make payments at any ZINARA office or agent across the country. Said, Mugabe:
<blockquote>
We want to encourage motorists who have arrears to take advantage of this window period to regularise their vehicle licences at ZINARA offices or that of our licensing agents countrywide.
</blockquote>
Mugabe also said ZINARA would give tollgate exemption coupons to motorists who are up to date with payment of their licences during ZITF. He said:
<blockquote>
As ZINARA, we salute all motorists who are paying their vehicle licences because this has enabled us to make timely disbursements to road authorities.
We are also appealing to road authorities to expedite their acquittal processes to accelerate the refurbishment of our road network.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zinara-offers-licence-arrears-amnesty/">The Herald</a></h4>

ZINARA Offers Licence Arrears Amnesty... Tollgate Exemption Coupons

Major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are now fully booked ahead of the 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), reports The Sunday News.
The 62nd edition of the ZITF will run from 26 to 30 April under the theme, “Rethink, Reimagine, Reinvent Value Chains for Economic Development.”
Banff Lodge Hotel manager Lisa Dickson told The Sunday News last week that their bookings mainly comprised Government officials and foreign diplomats. She said:
<blockquote>
Yes, we are now fully booked for the ZITF period. Most of the bookings were done within the first day of the ZITF dates being announced.
Unlike some hotels and lodges that double their prices for the ZITF period, as Banff we maintain our rates for the period and they will be the normal rates we charge any other month.
</blockquote>
N1 Hotel Bulawayo front office reservationist, Eliash Tendayi, said they were also already fully booked, but conceded that they increased rates for the ZITF period. Said Tendayi:
<blockquote>
We have been fully booked since February. Our bookings are mainly by local companies booking for their people.
For the ZITF period, our rates are going for US$100 while the normal rates in any other month are usually US$60.
</blockquote>
Tinaye Birukai, who is the Wozani Lodge front office manager, also said that they were also fully booked. He said:
<blockquote>
We are still receiving calls from those who want to make bookings for the ZITF period due to our close proximity to the ZITF exhibition grounds, but we are now fully booked.
Our bookings are mainly from locals and the rates are different from the normal booking rates.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/hotels-lodges-fully-booked-ahead-of-zitf/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

Major Bulawayo Hotels, Lodges Fully Booked For ZITF

The 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will be open to children under the age of 18 on 29 and 30 April.
In a statement, the ZITF Company board chairman Busisa Moyo said the company has set aside two public days for children under the age of 18 to attend the trade showcase. He said:
<blockquote>
ZITF 2022 will be open to members of the general public (including children under the age of 18) on 29 and 30 April 2022.
We invite them to come through and sample the various exhibits on display, learn more about locally produced goods and services and enjoy the myriad entertainment activities put together with the whole family in mind.
</blockquote>
There will also be a platform specifically for the youths that will cover topics such as education, innovation and human capital development. Added Moyo:
<blockquote>
The Scholastica Expo will therefore run concurrently with the main trade show bringing together learners, educational experts and career advisors to share information on strategic human capital development for developing a self-sustaining and enterprising economy.
Career guidance sessions and presentations will also run parallel to the expo. The Scholastica Conference will take place on 26 April under the theme ‘Economic Development through Innovation and Heritage: Promoting Talent and Skill-based Education’.
</blockquote>
The 62nd edition of the ZITF will be held from 26 to 30 April 2022. It will run under the theme, “Rethink, Reimagine, Reinvent Value Chains for Economic Development.”
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/children-allowed-at-this-years-zitf/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Open For Children

Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to officially open the 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next month.
ZITF board chairman Busisa Moyo said President Kenyatta accepted the invitation from ZITF patron President Emmerson Mnangagwa to officially open the event. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
The ZITF Company board is pleased to announce that His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of the Republic of Kenya has graciously accepted the invitation from our patron HE President Mnangagwa to officiate at the official opening ceremony of the 62nd edition of the ZITF taking place on Friday 29 April 2022.
</blockquote>
The 62nd edition of the ZITF will be held from April 26 to 30 under the theme, “Rethink, Reimagine, Reinvent Value Chains for Economic Development.”
President Kenyatta last visited Zimbabwe for the official funeral ceremony for Zimbabwe’s founding president Robert Mugabe that was held at the National Sports Stadium in Harare in September 2019.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/president-kenyatta-to-open-zitf-2022/">The Herald</a></h4>

President Uhuru Kenyatta To Officially Open ZITF

The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) company has once again postponed this year’s exhibition edition in line with level four national lockdown.
ZITF had been scheduled to run from August 23 to 25 and last week ZITF management said that only fully vaccinated exhibitors with COVID-19 PCR certificates obtained within 48 hours would be admitted in this year’s edition.
However, in a statement this Tuesday, ZITF said the exhibition has been moved forward to 21-24 September 2021.
Pindula News is publishing a statement issued by ZITF board chairman Busisa Moyo on Tuesday, 17 September 2021:
<blockquote>
Following the extension of the national Level 4 lockdown announced by His Excellency, the President of Zimbabwe Cde E.D. Mnangagwa last week, the ZITE Company Board &amp; Management wishes to officially advise exhibitors, service providers, registered buyers, business visitors and other stakeholders of the decision to postpone the 2021 edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair to 21-24 September 2021.
The decision to postpone the fair was reached with the approval of the Government of Zimbabwe and after consultation with a wide cross-section of stakeholders.
With the continued ban on intercity travel, it has been difficult for out-of-town exhibitors to effectively plan their participation and bring in their exhibits, particularly for those without Bulawayo offices.
Consequently, postponing the tradeshow to September provides exhibitors with more time to adequately prepare for their participation without contravening national lockdown regulations.
Navigating the business landscape in these turbulent times has required an unprecedented level of agility and resilience across the board.
We therefore wish to take this opportunity to commend our various stakeholders for their continued patience and forbearance in these continually evolving circumstances whilst simultaneously apologising unreservedly for any inconvenience caused by the postponement. 
In the meantime, we urge all our participants to take advantage of this extended planning horizon and continue to prepare for their participation to ensure that the show is of the same excellent standard, which ZITF has been traditionally known for.
Ensuring stakeholder safety at our events and venues remains at the top of our agenda.
To that end, we have shared the ZITF 2021 Safety and Risk Management Participant Guidelines that outline the rigorous measures, which will be in effect at the show. We will continue to keep our stakeholders informed of any new developments.
We therefore continue to lend our voices to calls for the public to observe the prescribed health and safety protocols, particularly to:
<ul>
<li>Mask Up! (covering nose and mouth)!</li>
<li>Sanitise/Hand wash!</li>
<li>Physical Distance!</li>
<li>Get Vaccinated!</li>
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ZITF Postponed To 21-24 September | FULL TEXT

The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has proposed to hold this year’s trade showcase in late September when the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have subsided.
This follows a decision by the Cabinet to defer the ZITF which was supposed to be held from July 20 to 23 following an exponential rise in coronavirus infections.
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In a letter addressed to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Sekai Nzenza, ZITF Company board chairman, Busisa Moyo said:
<blockquote>We have been ceased with the matter of adjusting ZITF dates which were originally 20-23 July but now require a review of the appropriateness of holding the event on these dates in light of the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Our local, as well as foreign exhibitors, are gravely concerned about travelling and exhibiting given the current trajectory of the pandemic in Zimbabwe.
Indeed, His Excellency Honourable E.D Mnangagwa, The President made a special announcement and placed the country at Lockdown: Level 4.
In light of the foregoing, we, therefore, recommend the following alternative dates: 21-24 September 2021 and 28 September to 1 October 2021.</blockquote>
This year’s edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair was scheduled to run from 20 to 23 July.
The exhibition was last held in 2019. ZITF was suspended in 2020 after the country imposed a lockdown following the outbreak of COVID-19 in March.
This year, the exhibition will run under the theme, “Showcasing the New Normal for Business and Industry: Realities and Opportunities.”
Eleven countries had confirmed participation, namely Angola, Belarus, Botswana, Indonesia, Japan, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania.
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ZITF Proposes New Dates For 2021 Exhibition

Namibian president Hage Geingob is set to officially open this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). The official opening will be on Friday April 28 in Bulawayo. President Geingob is expected to arrive on Wednesday for Friday’s official opening of this year’s ZITF. During his visit, he is expected to visit Kariba hydro project which is under construction.
This year’s event is being held under the theme, “Harnessing Linkages for Industrial Development.”
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