Preparations for Zimbabwe’s flagship mining, engineering and transport exhibition, Mine Entra 2025, are firmly on course, with organisers confirming strong interest from both local and international exhibitors ahead of the October showcase.
The event, which runs from 8 to 10 October at the Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZITF) in Bulawayo, will be held under the theme “Beyond Extraction: Sustaining the Future of Mining.”
A key highlight of this year’s expo is once again expected to be the Buyers Programme, introduced in 2024 to bridge the gap between suppliers and procurement teams from mining houses.
The initiative has been credited with unlocking new partnerships and creating direct business opportunities.
ZITF Company marketing and corporate communications manager Thandolwenkosi Nkomo said the platform would once again feature speed networking and targeted meetings, designed to align mining sector needs with practical solutions offered by exhibitors.
“Last year’s Buyers Programme set a high standard, and we are building on that momentum. Networking and matchmaking are vital for the growth of the mining industry, and this forum ensures procurement needs are met efficiently,” Nkomo explained.
The Buyers Programme will bring together decision-makers from mining, engineering and transport sectors, offering suppliers a rare opportunity to pitch products and services directly to procurement officials.
ZITF is finalising the list of buyers expected to take part, while companies keen to register procurement teams have been invited to engage the organisers.
Meanwhile, exhibitor uptake continues to gather pace. To date, 173 companies have confirmed participation, spanning mining, engineering, transport, construction and related industries.
International representation will also feature, with firms from South Africa and China already booked.
“The exhibitor tally is increasing daily. Last year, we hosted 289 exhibitors, which was a major improvement from 2023. Our aim is to at least match that number, though we are hopeful of surpassing it,” said Nkomo.
Now in its 27th edition, Mine Entra has become a permanent fixture on Zimbabwe’s business calendar and is widely regarded as the country’s most professional mining exhibition.
Over the years, it has evolved into a regional platform, attracting companies seeking to showcase cutting-edge technologies, boost productivity, and foster sustainable solutions within the mining value chain.
The event is organised by the ZITF Company, in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe, and the Zimbabwe School of Mines.
As the countdown continues, stakeholders say Mine Entra 2025 is poised to further strengthen its role as a catalyst for investment, innovation and collaboration in one of Zimbabwe’s most strategic economic sectors.
