Source: The Herald – Breaking news.
“Cabinet received an update on the State of Preparedness for the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair: April 21-26 2025. The 65th Edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is scheduled for 21 to 26 April 2025 and will be held under the theme ‘Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Landscape.’ A key highlight is the extension of the event to six days. The President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, will officially open the 65th Edition of ZITF on April 25, 2025,” he said. 
Zvamaida Murwira-Senior Reporter
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo will open this year’s 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair on 25 April 2024 in Bulawayo, as more exhibitors continue to register to participate in the country’s premier annual trade exhibition event.
This was said by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, while delivering the ninth Post-Cabinet briefing held in Harare yesterday.
“Cabinet received an update on the State of Preparedness for the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair: April 21-26 2025. The 65th Edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is scheduled for 21 to 26 April 2025 and will be held under the theme ‘Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Landscape.’ A key highlight is the extension of the event to six days. The President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, will officially open the 65th Edition of ZITF on April 25, 2025,” he said.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, said Dr Muswere, is conducting strategic dialogues with national Business Member Organisations and industry associations to maximise private sector participation and input.
As part of preparations for the event, Air Zimbabwe and Fast Jet were engaged with the aim of increasing flight frequency for exhibitors and visitors, ensuring a positive customer experience. As at April 7, 2025, 596 direct exhibitors had registered to participate, compared to 428 who registered during the same period in 2024. Of these, 98 are exhibiting for the first time,” said Dr Muswere.
“In terms of the current space booking situation, 95% has been booked to date, compared to 87% booked during the same period in 2024. International exhibitor space uptake has increased, with 29 countries having registered. These include: Afghanistan, Angola, Austria, Belarus, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union delegation, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Netherlands, Pakistan, Rwanda, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, United Arab Emirates, and Zambia.”
He said this surpassed the 27 participating nations as of 2024, while India will also be participating.
Some of the events that will take place during ZITF include: the International Business Community, Connect Africa Symposium, and a return of the CBZ Original Equipment Manufacturers, among others.
“There will also be the Rural Industrialisation Indaba featuring for the first time,” said Dr Muswere.
The increase in the number of participating nations at the trade showpiece is evidence of the success of the Government’s engagement and re-engagement drive.
Since coming to power in 2017, President Mnangagwa’s administration has made economic diplomacy an integral part of the Government’s foreign policy.
The mandate of the ZITF Company, responsible for organising the exhibition, includes spearheading national branding efforts, promoting investments, and economic growth.
The ZITF Company recently launched a series of regional roadshows in Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia to signal the official countdown to the 65th edition of its annual exhibition in Bulawayo.
The roadshows were interactive networking sessions that sought to highlight the benefits of participating in ZITF events and exploring regional collaboration opportunities.
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