Sidumisile Mabena
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A first-time exhibitor at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Botala Business Development Head, Mr Mohamed Lahari from Botswana has said they are experiencing overwhelming interest in its products, signalling strong market appetite for environmentally friendly alternatives and construction solutions.
Botala Business Development Head, Mr Mohamed Lahari, said the company has recorded a high volume of inquiries from potential clients and partners since the start of the exhibition.
“We are having a good turnout of people and good engagement. The companies that I represent, number one being Botala, it is the first of its kind in Southern Africa.
“We manufacture the alternative to single use harmful plastic. So our products are 100% compostable,” said Mr Lahari.
He said the company’s product range has attracted significant attention, particularly at a time when the global conversation is increasingly focused on reducing plastic pollution.
“The range of products that we currently manufacture is your carrier bags, refuse bags, pharmacy bags, perforated vegetable bags and compostable cutlery.
“As the world is talking the same language of the harmful effects of single use plastic, Botala based in Botswana, certified and accredited by TUB Austria, we are ready to serve Zimbabwe and the neighboring countries.”
Mr Lahari said Botala is participating at ZITF alongside another Botswana-based firm, AluPlus, broadening their offering to include construction-related solutions.
“The other company that we are here with is AluPlus. It is our own manufacturing of ready-made DIY aluminum windows and doors specifically for projects, households, direct to construction people or to hardware stores.
“These are the two companies that we are here representing, all manufactured in Botswana and already exporting to other countries including Zimbabwe.”
ZITF continues to provide a strategic platform for regional companies to showcase products, build networks and explore new markets, in line with this year’s thrust of promoting industrial growth and regional integration.
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