The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair is one of the largest intra-regional trade fairs South of the Sahara. An annual exhibition which offers exposure to both trade and public visitors, the multi-sectoral, multi-national expo provides a convenient trade hub for the region. Its location in Bulawayo, the centre of Southern Africa, is at the crossroads of the regional trade and transportation routes.
With the 57th edition done and dusted, the next edition of ZITF will run from 25-29 April 2017. We therefore extend an invitation to the local and international business community, both large corporate and small-to-medium enterprises to participate in ZITF 2017 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo.
ZITF and the specialised exhibitions hosted annually at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre provide ideal venues at which to meet the deal-makers and the new industrialists first-hand.
2017 Expo Diary
- 25 – 27 April Exclusive business days
- 26 April The annual International Business Conference with renowned local and international speakers
- 27 April ZITF Golf Challenge, a high profile, charity golf day
- 29 April ZITF 2017 Official Opening Ceremony
- 28 – 29 April Two days open to the general public
Product Groups
The following product groups are invited:-
- Equipment, expertise for agricultural development
- Machinery and goods for infrastructural development
- Machinery and goods for value-addition in mining, manufacture, tourism
- Machinery and goods for ICT development
- Consultancy services and products for energy and water provision
- Investment in agriculture, tourism, mining, manufacture
Product Categories at ZITF
- Agricultural/ Irrigation Equipment/ Water Engineering/ Ecological Management/ Livestock Management
- Agricultural Produce/ Arboriculture/ Horticulture/ Fisheries
- Arts And Crafts
- Automotive/ Garage Equipment/ Transport : Aviation, Boating, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Rail, Vehicles
- Building/ Construction/ Civil Engineering/ Hardware
- Business Services: Advertising, Banking, Finance, Business Management, Consultancy, Courier Services, Exhibitions /Congresses, Franchising, Industrial Design, Insurance, Investment, Property Management, Securities, Subcontracting/Export Promotion, Investment, Research and Development.
- Clothing/ Textiles/ Haberdashery/ Upholstery/ Production Machinery Equipment
- Children’s Nursery Goods
- Computers/ Informatics/ Office Equipment/ Audio-Visual Equipment/Hi-Tech/ Communication Systems (Media, Networks)
- Consumer Goods/ Gift Items/ Jewellery/ Accessories
- Cosmetics/ Toiletries/ Hairdressing
- Distributors And Wholesalers
- Electrical Engineering/ Electronics
- Food/ Food Processing/ Beverages/ Catering
- Footwear/Leather Goods
- Furniture/Interior Decorating/Wood Products/Household Equipment
- Light And Heavy Engineering/ Tools/Pneumatic Equipment
- Leisure / Tourism / Sport / Outdoor Living
- Energy (Electric, Hydro, Solar, Thermal, Wind): Production, Equipment, Distribution
- Mining /Minerals Processing /Geology
- Public Services (Culture And Conservation, Education and Training, Government, Medical, Health)
- Packaging/ Labelling/ Bottling
- Paper Products /Publishing /Printing / Stationery /Graphic Art (Petro) Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals / Medical, Laboratory And Scientific Products, Instruments & Equipment
- Plastics / Rubber / Glassware/ Porcelain/ Crockery
- Refrigeration /Air-Conditioning /Heating
- Tourism and Hospitality
Exhibit at or visit ZITF in Bulawayo because:
- ZITF is situated in Bulawayo a city run by one of the most efficient local authorities in Southern Africa, which would facilitate investment in the City after a successful participation in ZITF
- Bulawayo is the central hub for rail, road and air services, making both exhibiting, imports and investment easier.
- The City of Bulawayo is situated close to South Africa, Botswana and Zambia which offers excellent and economical export opportunities.
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- ZITF benefits from the city’s substantial infrastructure for industry, commerce and services.
- National University of Science and Technology (NUST) offers businesses that are established in Bulawayo excellent Research and Development facilities and a pool of well-trained graduates. ZITF works with NUST to source speakers and skills for its various conferences and workshops.
- While at ZITF participants can take advantage of the proximity of the Matobo Hills with its incredible collection of ancient rock paintings. Also Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park with its exceptional wild life and Khame Ruins to do some spectacular sight-seeing.
- Bulawayo is the central major city in the Trans-Limpopo initiative – an economic corridor which runs from Polokwane In the Limpopo Province of South Africa to Victoria Falls. Many ZITF visitors and exhibitors come from the corridor, offering excellent investment opportunities.
- The future implementation of water projects between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo will encourage the establishment of a variety of businesses, many of which will be looking for partnerships. ZITF has always been a fertile ground to find such links.
- The Export Processing Zone of Bulawayo is constantly developing and is well represented at ZITF, looking for viable outlets and co-operation.
- The population of the City of Bulawayo is rapidly expanding. This population needs services, employment and investment opportunities ( tourism, education, construction, hospitals, manufacturing, finance). What better place than ZITF to showcase what is on offer
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