Mbabane: Good news.
Eswatini first virtual trade fair is set to begin on November 2, 2020.
This was disclosed by Eswatini investments promotions authority (EIPA) Head of Trade, Bongani Ntshangase during the launch of the Eswatini first virtual trade fair which is set to run for 12 months from November 2, 2020 and will be hosted on EIPA’s newly launched BuyEswtini.com website.
According to Ntshangase the virtual exhibition will begin with a Technology and Energy Sector Fair from 02 – 06 November 2020 focused on showcasing businesses in the sector, while also offering access to exclusive content available to members of the public who register online to attend the trade fair.
Technology and Energy Sector Fair will be followed by the Consumer Fair, running from 14 – 18 December 2020, aimed at exhibitors and visitors who would like to showcase or view goods and services.
Ntshanganse said, emaSwati can register to attend The Eswatini Virtual Trade Fair for free. Visitors can look forward to chats with exhibitors, Zoom video calls, and networking opportunities all in real-time, while enjoying industry specific webinars from captains of industry and a chance to view the goods and services on offer.
Exhibitors on the platform will have the opportunity to respond to specific client interests based on information entered by the consumer on registration.
Each exhibition will run with live content for 5 days, however, visitors will be able to visit exhibitors booths for a 30 day period to take advantage of on-demand viewing and download informative content even when the live online events from the start of the fair have ended.
EIPA Head of Trade Bongani Ntshangase emphasized the importance of utilizing trade as one of the drivers to restarting the economy of Eswatini in light of COVID-19 and other challenges. “2020 has been a challenging year for business around the world and Eswatini has been no exception. It is critical that we adapt to new ways of doing business in order for our economy to thrive. These adaptations bring in innovative and efficient ways of doing business never explored or tried before”, he said.
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