19 countries exhibiting at ZITF

Nineteen countries are exhibiting at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair up from 16 last year.

ZITF company general manager Noma Ndlovu said the countries are namely Botswana, Brazil, China, Congo Brazzaville, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Poland, South Africa, USA and Zambia.

Ndlovu said Bangladesh, India and Nigeria would be represented by individual companies.

"We welcome the maiden participation by the delegation from Congo Brazaville and we are pleased about the return of the USA, India and Nigeria after a long absence from ZITF," Ndlovu said.

"Close to 400 direct exhibitors have booked space. The exhibits will feature multiple sectors but focus is on infrastructural development, manufacturing, agro-processing, education, tourism and ICT."