The 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair opens in Bulawayo, this Monday, with organisers positioning the event as a key platform for strengthening global business linkages and attracting high-value investment.
“All is set for the opening of the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair,” organisers said, as final preparations intensified at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre. The focus this year is firmly on expanding international partnerships and showcasing innovation-driven industries.
In the build-up to the opening, the exhibition centre has been a construction hive, with contractors and designers working under pressure to complete stands. The sounds of “hammers, drills and grinders” have filled the halls as teams race against time to finalise installations.
Contractors say the transformation is nearly complete, with one noting that they are “putting final touches to ensure everything is ready for opening day.” Another said “significant effort has gone into redesigning stands to match this year’s theme,” while exhibitors confirmed they are “on track and within schedule.”
For over six decades, the trade fair has remained Zimbabwe’s leading international business showcase, serving as a gateway for investment, trade partnerships and market expansion across key sectors of the economy.
This year’s edition is already drawing strong anticipation from exhibitors, particularly in technology and industrial innovation. One participant said they expect “advanced technologies that can support industries such as mining and manufacturing.” Another described the event as increasingly busy, noting “growing traffic and strong business prospects.”
Exhibitors also emphasised the commercial value of the fair, with one stating: “We come here mainly to generate business and build lasting connections.” Others highlighted its importance in strengthening regional and continental trade relations.
As preparations conclude, the venue has shifted from near-empty halls to a fully transformed exhibition space, ready to host a week of networking, deal-making and international engagement.
66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair signifies a week of innovation, global business connections, and groundbreaking investment opportunities for both public and private sector.