This year’s Mine Entra has been postponed to accommodate the upcoming SADC Industrialisation Week and maximise the impact of the ‘major’ regional event that will take place in Harare from the end of July to early August.
The postponement was made to prevent competing interests or any potential conflict with the regional showcase, which is scheduled to attract industry leaders, government officials, and investors from throughout the region.
The Mine Entra conference was set to take place in Bulawayo from July 17 to 19, 2024, while the SADC Industrialisation Week would be held in Harare from July 28 to August 2, 2024.
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company (ZITF) has confirmed the postponement.
“ZITF wishes to inform exhibitors, visitors, buyers, delegates and all other stakeholders that the 27th edition of the mining, engineering and transport exhibition, Mine Entra, originally scheduled for July 17 to 19, 2024, in Bulawayo, has been postponed to a date yet to be confirmed,” said the ZITF Board Chairman, Busisa Moyo.
Moyo said consultations regarding suitable dates are underway at the highest level of government and business leadership.
“This is to make sure the standard of the show and depth of interactions,discussions and interventions meet the highest standard possible,” said the board chair.
Moyo added that the ZITF Company recognises the importance of both Mine Entra and the SADC Industrialisation Week, so holding the Mine Entra during the same timeframe could potentially result in divided attendance and detract from the impact of each event.
“The decision to reschedule Mine Entra was made to avoid any potential conflicts with the upcoming SADC Industrialisation Week, a major regional event which is being hosted in Zimbabwe scheduled for July 28 to August 2 in Harare. The SADC Industrialisation Week is expected to attract significant attention from industry leaders, government officials, and investors throughout the region,” he said.
“Postponing Mine Entra will ensure that both events receive the focused participation they deserve, maximising the opportunities for attendees and exhibitors. This approach will allow participants to fully engage with each event without scheduling conflicts.”
The board chair said the ZITF Company, with the guidance of the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development and in partnership with the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe, remains committed to delivering a world-class mining exhibition that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth.
“The rescheduled Mine Entra exhibition will therefore continue to run under the
theme: ‘Unearthing Success: The Mining Value Chains, Innovation and Industrialisation Nexus,’” Moyo said.
He added that when convened the Mine Entra Conference is expected to bring together local and international industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders to explore advancements and opportunities within the mining sector.
“All registered participants, exhibitors, and sponsors will be contacted directly with the new dates and details. For further information and the rescheduled dates, please visit the ZITF Company website www.zitf.co.zw or call the Marketing and Communications Department on +263 292 884911. The ZITF Company appreciates the support and understanding of all stakeholders and looks forward to welcoming them to the rescheduled Mine Entra 2024 exhibition,” said the board chair.
