President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo today.

The trade fair was initially supposed to be officially opened by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, but he had to stay home following the death of his country’s former leader, Mwai Kibaki.

Hundreds of exhibitors, including some from other countries, are participating.

The ZITF Company is the leading international exhibition organiser in the country. Its exhibitions and events are the first place where industry trends, ideas and innovative products are unveiled.

It bring together a diverse audience to promote trade and investment in the country. As part of its portfolio, it also offer stand building, venue hire and business consultancy services.

The Company’s extensive exhibition centre encompasses a 17-hectare site situated close to the city’s central business district.

Six specialised exhibition halls, hundreds of individual pavilions and open-air expo facilities are all fully serviced and equipped.

The Exhibition Centre is open for business all year round.