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Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi yesterday toured exhibition stands at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), commending both local and international exhibitors for their innovation and contributions to the country’s economic growth agenda.
Accompanied by Cabinet ministers, senior Government officials, and ZITF Company board members, the VPs toured several key exhibition halls at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, engaging with participants across diverse sectors including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, health, and information and communication technologies (ICT).
They also interacted with youth innovators and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging them to scale up production, commercialise their innovations, and tap into regional and continental markets.
Speaking after the tour, VP Chiwenga called on industry players to embrace innovation from local universities and technical colleges, urging stronger partnerships between academia and business.
“What I have seen is what we are advocating. We want our institutions to get involved with students who are in these universities across the country and use their talents,” he said.
VP Mohadi toured exhibition stands from selected countries, including Japan, China, the European Union, the United States of America, Botswana, and the United Kingdom.
He concluded his visit at the ruling ZANU PF stand in Hall 5, where the party and several aligned SMEs are showcasing their contributions to the national development agenda.
Vice President Kembo Mohadi is shown some of the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute’s products by Mr Fungai Zvinondiramba (right) during a tour of the stand in Bulawayo yesterday
He later proceeded to the agriculture exhibition section, before wrapping up his tour at the Office of the President and Cabinet stand, where Chief Director for Presidential Communications, Dr Sadiki Maeresera, demonstrated a range of technology-driven innovations aimed at enhancing Government efficiency.
This year’s ZITF runs under the theme: “Industrialisation: Crafting an integrated economic landscape.”
It has attracted exhibitors from across Zimbabwe, the region, and the globe. At Hall 3, where most tertiary institutions, including the Zimbabwe National Defence University, are exhibiting, the VP was impressed by a range of technology-driven projects. VP Mohadi toured exhibition stands from selected countries, including Japan, China, the European Union, the United States of America, Botswana, and the United Kingdom.
Online Reporter