An Investment and Trade Initiative is taking place to Zimbabwe between 27 and 31 October. The Department of Trade and Industry is inviting companies involved in the following sectors to participate in this event: (i) Agro-processing; (ii) Infrastructure (rail, road and telecoms); (iii) Built environment professionals (consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, quantity surveying and architects); (iv) Energy (oil, gas and renewable energy); (v) Mining and capital equipment; and (vi) Electro-technical (electronics, electrical engineers, ICT and power).

Companies will be screened and selected in line with Export Market and Investment Assistance (EMIA) guidelines and market requirements, which are explained in the EMIA guidelines document. For the approved companies, the dti will provide: (i) A subsistence allowance of R2 300 per day; and (ii) An economy-class return airfare to a maximum of R17 000. Companies that are not eligible for EMIA funding are welcome to take part in this mission at their own expense.

The closing date for applications is 08 August 2014 and for further information contact the Department of Trade and Industry on 0861 843 384.