‘SecurExpo to provide platform for regional co-operation’

in Zimbabwe in March.
Already there is a lot of interest from regional companies, which are keen to showcase their equipment and present solutions for security and safety.

Zimbabwe’s security and safety sector is now being viewed as a lucrative business investment within the region because it offers consistent return and stability.
More importantly for Zimbabwe is that it is a strategically located market in terms of operations into the sub-region.
Another aspect is the multi-currency system that includes the use of United States dollar, which offers a direct return on investment value without exchange hedging.

Over the past few years, investments and partnerships in the sector have increased due to the opportunities presented in the market.
It is a fact that some of the bigger regional houses planning to enter the Zimbabwean market strategically through partnerships with local companies and the Expo will facilitate such transactions.
This investment is set to revolutionise the sector in every way from improved skills development, access to innovations, increased operational remuneration and improved access to opportunities.

Event Director Conrad Chibanda said: “SecurExpo will provide a platform for regional co-operation in the form of establishment of partnerships and bring investment.”
The Zimbabwean market is a growing market that offers opportunities and with new houses being built everyday the requirement for home-based solutions is always increasing and this is reflective of growth in the market.

Last year, a multinational company announced plans to construction a new modern shopping mall in Borrowdale, which when complete will require state-of-the-art equipment and services to ensure that it meets international standards.
In addition, housing projects have over the past few years been launched that require advanced systems and solutions which is testimony of the level of development the economy if achieving.
Business Development executives from regional companies have shown interest in the event as it creates an open meeting point for them to identify potential partners and agents in Zimbabwe and also in the region.

Without doubt word on the impending Security and Safety Expo has filtered into the regional market and confirmations have been received to leverage the event to meet, discuss and scout the sector for partnership with regional companies.
Over the past years growing interest in the Zimbabwean sector has mounted with specific interest arising from South Africa.

Indications show that the literacy and education levels in Zimbabwe contribute to the favourable conditions for investment.
Finding opportunities in Security and Safety in Zimbabwe has been the focus of regional companies with some local companies already in joint partnerships that are yielding tremendous results.

Apart from technical developments the partnerships will yield a far more important aspect in local skills development and personnel exchange programmes.
Already, two companies have ventured into the personal exchange programme that has started yielding results. Regional co-operation and interest in Zimbabwe has to this effect taken centre stage with regional support coming in to develop the industry and shape a new diverse sector for the industry, that will create employment and open the market for international investment and innovation. The Expo is designed to cater for the interests of all visitors as focus will be on home, industrial,

vehicle, corporate or personal security and safety.

We guarantee that there will be something for you at SecurExpo as local and regional companies come together from March 14- 17, 2012 at the HICC, the stage has been set and the opportunities presented.
The Leadership Conference will be held on March 14 2012.

Business days will be March 15 and 16 2012, Public days will be Saturday March 17 2012. Entry is free.