Hello Zimbabwe!
Welcome to our live coverage of the 116th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show here in Harare.
Today, President Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the annual showcase.
The show has drawn a record number of exhibitors – 640 in total – up from 613 last year, with all available exhibition space fully subscribed.
This year’s ZAS is running under the theme “Powering Growth: Where Agriculture, Technology and Commerce Converge.”
Organisers say the focus is on agricultural innovation, technology, value chain development, and strengthening commercial linkages across the agricultural sector.
Before the official opening, President Mnangagwa is expected to tour selected stands and interact with farmers, agribusinesses, researchers, manufacturers, financiers, and other exhibitors—highlighting practical solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs, and build resilience in the face of climate change.
We’ll bring you the latest updates as the President arrives, the opening proceedings begin, and we go around the exhibition to highlight key innovations and standout stands.
Stay with us.
**UPDATE : **
Vice Presidents arrive
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and Vice President Kembo Mohadi have arrived at Zimbabwe Agricultural Society offices for the official opening of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show.
The two leaders were welcomed by a host of Cabinet Ministers, senior Government officials and leaders in the agricultural sector.
Vice President Chiwenga is accompanied by his wife, Dr Miniyathabo Baloyi Chiwenga.
President Mnangagwa is expected to arrive shortly.
Today’s proceedings are expected to start with the tour of exhibition stands.
**UPDATE : **
HE now at Showgrounds
President Mnangagwa has arrived for the 116th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show official opening.
He was welcomed by his two deputies, Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Dr Kembo Mohadi, among other senior Government officials.
The President is now in a briefing session and is expected to tour some exhibition stands.
