Vusumuzi Dube
Dates for the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), the country’s premier exhibition, have been set for the end of next month.
ZAS is an annual six-day show that provides a one-stop solution for business and agriculture value chain players, often attracting about 200 000 people.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere told the media on Tuesday that his Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development counterpart, Dr Anxious Masuka, had updated Cabinet on preparations for the 114th edition of the event.
He said it will be held from August 26 to 31 under the theme, “Cultivating Prosperity: Growing Business. Innovating for Change. Nurturing our Future”. The show will be organized around the agri-produce, tobacco, cotton, livestock, and commercial exhibitions sections.”
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, and 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,” said Dr Muswere.
“The Show will be officially opened on August 31. An array of artists and musicians has 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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