Botswana President Duma Boko officially opened the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo on April 23, 2026, where he advocated for enhanced regional integration and industrialization. The event, themed “Connected Economies, Competitive Industries,” ran from April 20-25, 2026, with President Boko emphasizing, “no nation can prosper in isolation”. [1, 2, 3, 4]
This video shows the arrival of President Mnangagwa and Botswana President Duma Boko at the ZITF main arena
Key Aspects of President Boko’s Visit at ZITF 2026:
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- Official Opening & Awards: President Boko officially opened the 66th ZITF and presented awards to outstanding exhibitors.
- Regional Integration: He urged African nations to transition from agreements to action to boost intra-African trade, which he noted remains low.
- Site Tour: Along with President Mnangagwa, he toured various pavilions in Bulawayo, highlighting sectors like agriculture, mining, and technology, as shown in this video.
- Strengthening Ties: Boko applauded Botswana-Zimbabwe economic ties, especially in construction materials and non-diamond exports.
- Exhibition Highlight: He was seen participating in celebrations at the Botswana stand, as shown in this video. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
The event highlighted a record number of exhibitors for the 2026 edition
