Agribusiness opportunities are set to rebound with Zambia’s most prestigious show – the Agricultural and Commercial Show and exhibition confirming that it will be taking place this year after a two year absence on the back of Covid 19 restrictions.
The Agricultural and Commercial Cooperative Society of Zambia – ACSZ President Duncan Mfula revealed that the 94th Agricultural and Commercial show will be held from 27th July to 1st August 2022 at Lusaka Show grounds under the theme “Innovation through technology” with daily tickets pegged at K30, budges at K70 and those wishing to hire pavilions, the fare will depend on the coverage per square meter.
Mfula stated that this year’s show will after a long time provide the biggest one stop platform for showcasing products and services, innovations and opportunities for information sharing and exchanges of ideas and promote the work of many organizations to the larger audience.
The ACSZ President further confirmed that the show has not been held in the last 2 years due to the covid-19 pandemic in the country with its resultant restrictions and health precautions. Mfula said that the society which is a member of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth – RASC, International Association of Events and Exhibitions – IAEE and Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa – EXSA is confident that concepts learnt and adopted from these associations will work well for the show to be held this year.
He added that this year’s show will be hosted under the “new normal” with strict adherence to the covid 19 protocols. The society has already witnessed successful shows hosted by other international and regional exhibition bodies such as the Dubai Expo.
Speaking at a media conference covered by the Zambian Business Times – ZBT at the show-ground’s, the society President assured the would attendants and those planning to put up exhibitions that the society is working closely with the Ministry of Health, the Zambia National Public Health Institute and other health authorities to ensure that all health and safety measures are in place to host a successful the show.
On the benefits of participating in the Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, both private and public companies or bodies as well as individuals benefit from the shows renowned networking custom that is now almost a decade old.
We will have both individual, SMEs and Corporates from both the local community and from countries across the globe exhibiting. “I am delighted to share that we have already received overwhelming response in terms of requests and confirmation of participation from local and international exhibitors”, Mfula revealed.
The show provides a unique and seasonal trading market place that attracts various economic players, from several countries from around the world. The show attracts numerous companies of varying sizes, Mfula stated.
As per usual tradition, the first three days of the show are trade and business which are intended at promoting business to business interactions among exhibitors and show goers, and the other three days are general show days which are family friendly.
ACSZ has since thanked both local and foreign exhibitors who have shown interest and committed to participating in this year’s show for their continued support to the society. Various stands and packages are now available and exhibitors are encouraged to immediately sign up for spaces and start preparing their stands in order to secure the best spots and give the stands that attractive and outstanding look during the show
