{"id":5975,"date":"2026-05-08T08:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimgaborone.gov.zw\/?p=5975"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:19:24","slug":"boko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimgaborone.gov.zw\/?p=5975","title":{"rendered":"Zim International Trade Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2oeC2nqmUAxX4WkEAHSq2BJ0Qi4wTegQIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Botswana President Duma Boko officially opened the 66th edition of the <\/span><span data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"tsGHh_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><a class=\"GI370e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Zimbabwe+International+Trade+Fair&amp;num=10&amp;sca_esv=22afc53554142d33&amp;rlz=1C1BNSD_enZW969ZW969&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n6Za8B7S9q1U_Cl8xt50yH3htZmYg%3A1778227689896&amp;ei=6Zn9aZumNvyNhbIPscDK2QQ&amp;biw=1366&amp;bih=633&amp;oq=boko+duma+at+zitf&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEWJva28gZHVtYSBhdCB6aXRmKgIIADIFECEYoAFI6TJQygVYyBhwAXgBkAEBmAHoBaABwhaqAQkyLTYuNS0xLjG4AQHIAQD4AQGYAgegAqoRwgIFEAAYgATCAgYQABgWGB7CAgsQABiABBiKBRiGA8ICCBAAGIAEGKIEwgIFEAAY7wWYAwCIBgGSBwcyLTQuMi4xoAerHrIHBzItNC4yLjG4B6oRwgcFMi0zLjTIBzuACAE&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi2oeC2nqmUAxX4WkEAHSq2BJ0QgK4QegQIARAB\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2oeC2nqmUAxX4WkEAHSq2BJ0QgK4QegQIARAB\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 8% dotted rgb(99, 99, 99); border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Zimbabwe International Trade Fair<\/a><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span> (ZITF) in Bulawayo on April 23, 2026, where he advocated for enhanced regional integration and industrialization. The event, themed &#8220;Connected Economies, Competitive Industries,&#8221; ran from April 20-25, 2026, with President Boko emphasizing, &#8220;no nation can prosper in isolation&#8221;. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zbcnews\/posts\/president-boko-officially-opens-zitf-2026-presents-awards-president-duma-boko-ha\/1399742482199623\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzimbabwe.com\/botswanas-president-boko-to-officially-open-zitf-2026\/\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zitfexhibition\/posts\/the-official-opening-of-the-66th-edition-of-the-zimbabwe-international-trade-fai\/1379033067591143\/\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/205990052896041\/posts\/3330427290452286\/\">4<\/a>]<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">This video shows the arrival of President Mnangagwa and Botswana President Duma Boko at the ZITF main arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Key Aspects of President Boko&#8217;s Visit at ZITF 2026:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2oeC2nqmUAxX4WkEAHSq2BJ0Qi4wTegQIBBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Official Opening &amp; Awards:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> President Boko officially opened the 66th ZITF and presented awards to outstanding exhibitors.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Regional Integration:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> He urged African nations to transition from agreements to action to boost intra-African trade, which he noted remains low.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Site Tour:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Along with President Mnangagwa, he toured various pavilions in Bulawayo, highlighting sectors like agriculture, mining, and technology, as shown in <span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/100083899645651\/posts\/%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9D%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%AC-%F0%9D%90%8C%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%A0%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A0%F0%9D%90%B0%F0%9D%90%9A-%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9D-%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A4%F0%9D%90%A8-%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%AB-%F0%9D%90%99%F0%9D%90%88%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%85-%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%B1%F0%9D%90%A1%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9B%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7-%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9D%F0%9D%90%ACtoday-he-president-emme\/948612987945347\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 1px rgb(26, 13, 171); border-bottom: 0px rgb(26, 13, 171);\">this video<\/a><!--TgQPHd|[[&quot;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/100083899645651\/posts\/%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9D%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%AC-%F0%9D%90%8C%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%A0%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A0%F0%9D%90%B0%F0%9D%90%9A-%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9D-%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A4%F0%9D%90%A8-%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%AB-%F0%9D%90%99%F0%9D%90%88%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%85-%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%B1%F0%9D%90%A1%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9B%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7-%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9D%F0%9D%90%ACtoday-he-president-emme\/948612987945347\/&quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{&quot;1218&quot;:[17]}]],17,null,&quot;\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc30\ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc19\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc05 ...&quot;,&quot;\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc30\ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc19\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc05 \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc31\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc2c Today, H.E. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and President Duma Gideon Boko toured exhibition stands at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. The two leaders moved through various pavilions at the trade showcase, engaging exhibitors and gaining insight into innovations across sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. The tour formed part of official engagements at this year&#39;s fair, which has attracted both local and international exhibitors. Exhibitors expressed optimism about increased regional cooperation, highlighting opportunities for trade expansion.&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com\/images?q\\u003dtbn:ANd9GcTDntiUCyyflW9BilMmFQqQeDItvXE1byZ6edJWJzg16KS2UjpEYgaOEhJPmoj93OswAI-gzbgDC0ogN30XFA&quot;,&quot;Facebook&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/faviconV2?url\\u003dhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\\u0026client\\u003dAIM\\u0026size\\u003d64\\u0026type\\u003dFAVICON\\u0026enable_upscaled\\u003dtrue\\u0026fallback_opts\\u003dTYPE,SIZE,URL&quot;,[[1778227707646134,4283128,2634331690],null,null,null,null,[[2,0,0,7,127]]]]]--><\/span>.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Strengthening Ties:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Boko applauded Botswana-Zimbabwe economic ties, especially in construction materials and non-diamond exports.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBg\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Exhibition Highlight:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> He was <span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MyVNlq6yCB0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBw\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 1px rgb(26, 13, 171); border-bottom: 0px rgb(26, 13, 171);\">seen participating<\/a><!--TgQPHd|[[&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v\\u003dMyVNlq6yCB0&quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{&quot;1218&quot;:[16]}]],16,null,&quot;President Duma Boko dancing to Botswana songs at ZITF&quot;,&quot;President Duma Boko dancing to Botswana songs at ZITF. ... ZIMBABWE: 10 Most Amazing African Dance Moves. ohAFRO\u20222.4M views \u00b7 1:40:41. Go to channel Wynter M. 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