Show preps at advanced stage

FILE PIC: Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) chief executive officer Rufaro Gunundu (centre) address media while flanked by ZAS deputy president Misheck Kachere (left) and Agricultural Development Committee chair, Maxwell Mutema during a press confrence in Harare .- Picture: Memory Mangombe

Theseus Shambare and Yeukai Karengezeka

PREPARATIONS for the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, set to run from August 25 to 30 in Harare, are at an advanced stage, with over 300 exhibitors already confirmed.

Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) chief executive officer, Mr Rufaro Alfred Gunundu, announced this today at Press conference.

He said 304 exhibitors had confirmed their participation so far, with expectations to reach around 580.

The exhibition will occupy over 63 000 square metres of space, steadily moving towards the 89 000 square metre target.

“This year we celebrate 130 years of agricultural excellence, innovation and resilience,” said Mr Gunundu.

“The show remains a key platform to showcase the achievements of Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector and engage on opportunities and challenges affecting the industry.”

Running under the theme “Building Bridges, Connecting Agriculture, Industry and Communities,” the 2025 show will feature high-level business-to-business (B2B) engagements, panel discussions and conferences aimed at fostering collaboration between farmers, industry players and policymakers