{"id":116564,"date":"2026-04-21T20:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/concord-for-young-women-in-business-partners-with-zitf-2026"},"modified":"2026-04-21T22:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:28:32","slug":"concord-for-young-women-in-business-partners-with-zitf-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/concord-for-young-women-in-business-partners-with-zitf-2026","title":{"rendered":"Concord for Young Women in Business Partners with ZITF 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>BULAWAYO, Apr. 21 (NewsDay Live) \u2013 The Concord for Young Women in Business is leveraging the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2026 to expand its footprint and secure strategic partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The organisation, which is exhibiting at the trade fair, says participation is boosting its visibility and opening avenues for collaboration, innovation and women\u2019s economic empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>Held under the theme \u201cConnected Economies, Competitive Industries,\u201d this year\u2019s ZITF has drawn exhibitors from across the region and beyond, providing a platform for engagement with potential partners.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the fair on Tuesday, representative Nomsah Bathabile Mbende said the exhibition marks a key growth milestone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZITF 2026 gives us access to partners locally, regionally and internationally. It\u2019s more than an exhibition\u2014it\u2019s a platform to position ourselves within a broader economic network,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Founded to empower women entrepreneurs, the organisation offers free training in areas such as ICT and goat rearing to support sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>Mbende said the exposure is critical to advancing its mission.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to ensure women, regardless of background, can access opportunities. Ultimately, empowerment starts with the individual,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>As ZITF draws a diverse mix of industry players, the organisation is using the platform to build partnerships that extend beyond the exhibition floor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. 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