ZITF chairman, Bekithemba Nkomo told journalists in Bulawayo that they are happy with the level of participation at the trade show case.
Some of the events lined up at the show include the annual ZITF Business Conference, Tourism Expo, Bulawayo Agricultural Show and ZITF Charity Golf challenge.
The Zimbabweans, who left the country for different reasons including insecurity and political fears, say indications are that it may take long for them to go back home.
'We are using these particular incidents to not only show that it is not only still alive but to revive its significance'
The party claims that Zanu PF activists attacked Machingauta and several other members at Budiriro shopping center following a rally on electoral reforms convened by MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
Representatives of the South African government are also expected to join the march, which will start at Hillbrow township – home to thousands of foreigners.
"That horrible way can never be condoned by anyone and whether these are followers of Zulu king Zwelithini or the followers of some other misled members of the South African community."
The theme of this year’s independence anniversary is: Zimbabwe@35: Consolidating unity, peace and economic development.
President Zuma said local people should not vent their anger for some pressing issues on foreigners.
One of the disgruntled women is Mutare resident, who says when women are appointed on merit, they have to be given the deserving respect that befits their positions.
ANC communications manager, Keith Khoza, says some of the targeted foreigners came from countries, which helped South African in fighting against the colonial apartheid regime.
This is the first time the eight candidates will be facing each other before the crucial May 28th AfDB election.
David Ndlovu says there is also no reason to remove Mr. Mugabe from power right now as he enjoys a lot of support within the party and in the country.
Morgan Tinoza said his family was relieved that Zimbabweans helped in ensuring that her body was repatriated back home for burial.
Her daughter, Chiwoneso Mpofu, says they have raised almost $4,000 for ferrying the late Muroyiwa’s body back home.
Local estimates put the annual diaspora remittances at almost $800 million, with the bulk of the money meant for assisting families in meeting their daily needs.
Director of the Meteorological Services, Tichaona Zinyemba, tells Studio 7 the erratic rainfall pattern can be linked to climate variability.
The company’s communications manager, Kate Stubbs, said this matter is being settled through legal ways.
At the moment, this internet-based application has been used to raise money for two Zimbabweans who died recently in USA.
Chiwoneso Mpofu, tells VOA Studio 7 her family is now looking for more than $9,000 for the repatriation of her mother’s body back to Zimbabwe.
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