Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo set to open 2025 ZITF
By Staff Reporter
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo is set to officially open this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which runs in its traditional home of Bulawayo from 21-26 April, 2025.
The opening event of the 65th edition of ZITF will be held on 25 April, 2025.
It will be Chapo’s first official visit to Zimbabwe since his controversial election as Mozambique’s leader last October.
At a post-cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Jenfan Muswere said as at 7 April 2025, some 596 direct exhibitors had registered to participate.
The figure is an upward increase from 428 exhibitors who registered during the same period in 2024.
Of these, said the minister, 98 are exhibiting for the first time.
“In terms of 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, German, 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. This surpasses 27 participating nations as at 2024,” said Muswere.
Muswere said the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is conducting strategic dialogues with national business member organisations and industry associations to maximize private sector participation and input.
As part of preparations for the event, Air Zimbabwe and Fast Jet were engaged with the aim to increase flight frequency for exhibitors and visitors and ensuring a positive customer experience.
Among some of the events that will feature during this year’s ZITF is the Rural Industrialisation Indaba which is being introduced at the international trade showcase for the first time.
The 2025 ZITF edition runs under the theme, Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated landscape.
