Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is expected to officially open this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.
The annual business showcase, one of the country’s largest trade events, will run from 21 to 26 April 2025 under the theme “Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Landscape.”
Zimbabwe’s Information Minister, Jenfan Muswere, told reporters after a Cabinet meeting in Harare on Tuesday that preparations for the event were well underway.
Mr Muswere said President Chapo would preside over the official opening ceremony on 25 April.
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According to organisers, nearly 600 direct exhibitors had registered by 7 April, compared to 428 at the same stage last year. Of these, 98 companies will be participating for the first time.
International interest in the event has also grown, with 29 countries confirming their participation — up from 27 in 2024. These include China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, and the European Union, among others.
Muswere said 95% of exhibition space had already been booked.
Highlights of this year’s programme include a Rural Industrialisation Indaba, a Connect Africa Symposium, an International Business Forum, and a display by CBZ Original Equipment Manufacturers.
The ZITF, now in its 65th edition, is seen as a key platform for promoting trade, investment, and industrial growth in Zimbabwe and the wider region.
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