PHOTOS: Buy Zimbabwe Retailers and Suppliers Conference

The Sunday Mail

Deliberations at the Buy Zimbabwe Retailers and Suppliers Conference showed Zimbabweans imported over US$400 million worth of groceries amid calls by local industry for retailers to support local production. As a result, manufacturers will lobby for 60 percent shelf space for local products.

Although there is no clear policy on how much shelf space should be given to local products, retailers pledged support for locally manufactured goods only if they meet international quality standards.

Story by Enacy Mapakame

Pictures by Kudakwashe Hunda

Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Chiratidzo Mabuwa and Buy Zimbabwe Chief Executive Mr Munyaradzi Hwengwere share notes at a Retailers and Suppliers Conference in Harare

Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Chiratidzo Mabuwa receives a Red Seal temp bag and satchel from Mr Anthony Kinnaird of National Foods Ltd at a Buy Zimbabwe conference

OK Zimbabwe chief operations officer Mr Albert Katsande and Anchor Yeast’s Mr Nigel Mahachi follow proceedings at a Buy Zimbabwe Conference