Story by Lisa Masuku-Kurira
THE 28th edition of the Mining Engineering and Transport Expo (Mine Entra), which opens in Bulawayo this Wednesday, is set to amplify collaboration across key sectors by recognising the link between mining and infrastructure in driving Zimbabwe’s economic transformation.
This year’s edition will run concurrently with the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex (Africonfex), bringing together stakeholders from both industries under one roof to explore synergies in value addition, beneficiation, and sustainable growth.
On the eve of the event, exhibitors were busy with final preparations at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, expressing optimism about the platform’s potential to foster investment and innovation.
“Preparations are going well. We are looking forward to a great exhibition where people can learn more about how beneficiation can advance the mining and infrastructure sectors,” said one exhibitor.
“Everyone is geared up for the occasion. As Zimbabweans, we want to showcase our capabilities and highlight what the industry is doing,” added another participant.
ZITF Company Chairperson, Dr Busisa Moyo, said the dual event has drawn significant interest both locally and internationally.
“The event has attracted 240 exhibitors, including 16 international direct participants representing four countries. The exhibitors span a diverse range of sectors essential to the mining and built environment value chain,” said Dr Moyo.
The joint Mine Entra–Africonfex platform is expected to strengthen partnerships, promote technology transfer, and reinforce Zimbabwe’s drive toward industrialisation through mining and infrastructure development.
