The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company says all is set for two major trade exhibitions the Mining Engineering and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) and the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference and Expo (AfriConfex) scheduled to run concurrently from 8 to 10 October 2025 at the Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZICES) in Bulawayo.
ZITF Board Chairman Busisa Moyo said the co-hosting of the two events reflects deliberate efforts to build strategic linkages across mining, transport, energy, logistics, engineering, and infrastructure sectors.
“These events are far more than ceremonial fixtures on our national calendar; they are strategic instruments of economic transformation. By co-locating AfriConfex with Mine Entra, we have created a dynamic platform designed to amplify cross-sectoral engagement, attract a broader spectrum of stakeholders, and foster meaningful synergies,” he said.
Now in its 28th edition, Mine Entra 2025 will run under the theme “Beyond Extraction: Sustaining the Future of Mining.” Moyo said the theme reflects a shift in national thinking towards responsible, sustainable, and inclusive mining practices.
“The imperative is clear: to move beyond extraction and embrace transparency, sustainability, and long-term impact,” he said.
Preparations are at an advanced stage, with over 240 direct exhibitors confirmed to participate, including 14 foreign exhibitors from China, India, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
The exhibition will host a range of companies in mining, heavy and light equipment, engineering, logistics, finance, and research.
The Mine Entra Buyers Programme, first launched last year, will return this year with structured B2B meetings and targeted procurement sessions. Mining houses confirmed to participate include Unki Mine, Zimasco, PPC, Hwange Colliery, Sino Cement, and Blanket Mine.
The programme will also feature two dedicated conferences organised with the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Miners Federation, focusing on sectoral development, sustainability, and policy alignment for both large-scale and small-scale miners.
“Topics to be discussed will include responsible mining, local content promotion, green technologies, and regulatory reforms,” he said.
The Official Opening Ceremony for Mine Entra 2025 is scheduled for 9 October, and will be officiated by His Excellency President Dr Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, accompanied by Minister of Mines and Mining Development Hon. Winston Chitando, senior Government officials, and key industry stakeholders.
A social responsibility highlight of the event will be the Annual Mine Entra Charity Golf Tournament, with proceeds going to support Albinism Konnect’s mobile skin clinic initiative.
“The funds will provide critical dermatological care and outreach services to underserved communities,” he said.
Running alongside Mine Entra is AfriConfex 2025, Zimbabwe’s premier infrastructure and built environment conference and exhibition. This year’s theme is “Smart Moves: Powering Zimbabwe’s Infrastructure Evolution.”
The event has attracted architects, engineers, city planners, financial institutions, and policymakers from across the country and region.
The AfriConfex Anchor Conference is scheduled for Wednesday 8 October 2025, and will be officially opened by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Hon. Felix Mhona.
Key sessions will explore topics including smart city design, climate-resilient infrastructure, inclusive urban planning, and innovation in construction and transport systems.
“AfriConfex is a strategic response to the pressing need for modern, sustainable, and people-centred infrastructure in Zimbabwe and the region. We encourage all stakeholders large-scale and small-scale miners, service providers, academia, investors, and community leaders — to actively participate in Mine Entra and AfriConfex 2025.Your insights, innovations, and commitments are essential in shaping sectors that are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready,” he said.
ZITF has confirmed that registration for both events is still open through its offices in Bulawayo and Harare, as well as online via www.zitfevents.com.
