Online Reporter
Online Reporter
As Zimbabwe prepares to host the annual Mine Entra 2025 which will be held the ZITF Grounds in Bulawayo starting on October 8, local firms are using the event to position themselves at the center of a country-wide push for industrial and economic growth.
For many, the exhibition represents not just a showcase of products and services, but an opportunity to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a shifting business landscape.
For Ground Up Civils, a firm led by Mr Admire Musingarabwi, Mine Entra offers a platform to highlight how multidisciplinary engineering expertise can meet the country’s growing infrastructure needs.
“Our work spans project management, construction, and engineering services for industrial and commercial projects,” Mr Musingarabwi says.
“Events like this allow us to connect with potential partners and understand where our skills can have the greatest economic impact.”
Logistics and distribution are also central to Zimbabwe’s industrial ambitions. Foust Corporation’s Chief Executive, Ms Charlotte Tsungie Kapfunde believes managed warehousing and distribution for all sectors are critical roles in supply chains that impact mining and manufacturing concerns.
Ms Kapfunde noted the critical role supply chains play in economic performance.
“Industries and mines can only grow if goods move reliably and efficiently. Our role is to reduce friction in distribution so businesses can focus on production and growth.”
Meanwhile, Digitalpaper Consolidated General Manager, Mr Tenny Sibanda, brings a consulting perspective focused on organisational performance.
“Companies often have the expertise to solve problems internally, but translating ideas into long-term change is difficult. Our work helps leaders and teams design solutions that stick. Mine Entra is a space where these practical insights meet real business challenges,” said Mr Sibanda.
Economists see Mine Entra as more than an exhibition; it is a microcosm of Zimbabwe’s industrial ambitions. Observers expect the event to foster collaborations, facilitate investment deals, and provide insight into how private sector innovation can support national development targets, including infrastructure expansion and economic diversification.
For companies attending, the stakes are high. While the exhibition offers visibility, the real opportunity lies in forging partnerships that translate into tangible projects. By combining engineering, logistics, and business expertise, Zimbabwean firms hope to not only secure contracts, but also influence how industries adapt and grow in a fast-changing economic environment.
As Zimbabwe charts its industrial future, Mine Entra 2025 may serve as a key indicator of the private sector’s ability to respond to economic demands and shape the trajectory of the country’s business landscape over the coming decade.
