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Latwell Nyangu
MORE than nine countries have shown interest in this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, which will be held from August 26 to 31.
This country’s premier agricultural show will run under the theme, “Cultivating Prosperity: Growing Business. Innovating for Change. Nurturing our Future”.
Speaking during the post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere said:
“To date, 52 218 square metres of the available 78 224 square metres for commercial exhibitions has been taken up by 208 exhibitors.
“Exhibitors from Pakistan, Japan, Netherlands, Brazil, Italy, Malawi, Botswana, South Africa and Turkey have shown interest to participate at this year’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Show.
“The Show Society has partnered with several stakeholders to host business interfaces such as the Environment, Social and Governance Breakfast Conference; the 12th Annual National Agribusiness Conference; the Ambassadors Interface and the Research for Agricultural Policy Influence Conference.”
Dr Muswere said the show will be officially opened on Friday, August 31.
“An array of artists and musicians have been lined up, while turnstile and ticketing systems will usher in improved systems for both exhibitors’ and visitors’ convenience.
“Great emphasis has been put on safety and security of both exhibitors and visitors with wider and more modern CCTV cameras having been installed, in addition to the use of drones.”
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