SADC Industrialization Week Preps Underway in Zimbabwe
Wushe urged stakeholders to register via the dedicated portal to participate in the pivotal event for advancing industrial growth and integration across SADC.
HARARE, Zimbabwe— Preparations are underway in Zimbabwe for the upcoming 7th annual SADC Industrialization Week, set to take place July 28-Aug. 2 in the capital of Harare, writes Nkeletsang Morapedi.
In a meeting Monday, Industry and Commerce Permanent Secretary Dr. Thomas Wushe briefed ambassadors from SADC member states on the ambitious agenda for the prestigious event.
Hosted by Zimbabwe's government in collaboration with the SADC Secretariat and Business Council, the Industrialization Week aims to propel industrialization efforts, showcase investment opportunities and foster partnerships in the industrial sector.
"The SADC Industrialization Week promises to be a milestone event," Wushe said, with Zimbabwe also assuming the chairmanship of the SADC Business Council.
Highlights of the six-day program include a July 29 Investment Conference inaugurated by Vice President Chiwenga to promote business deals across the 15 SADC states.
The climax is July 31's Official Opening Ceremony graced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with plenary sessions on sustainable industrialization through innovation.
Other activities include a media awareness day, parallel sessions on industrialization topics, a fashion show, and the SADC Standards Quality Awards.
With 300 expected participants and 150 exhibiting companies, Wushe said the event aligns with the SADC Industrialization Strategy and will "catalyze collaborative efforts towards regional economic prosperity."
Organized factory visits will showcase Zimbabwe's industrial potential to global investors.
This year's theme is "Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development."
Wushe urged stakeholders to register via the dedicated portal to participate in the pivotal event for advancing industrial growth and integration across SADC.