Mozambique Hosts 60th Maputo International Trade Fair
Down the main aisle of a bustling conference pavilion in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, Lucia Matimele stood surrounded by lush green leaves, peppers on the stalk, and bunches of ripe bananas. “We have land, we have water, we have farmers!” she said with enthusiasm. “What we need is investment.” Matimele, the director of industry and commerce for Gaza province—one of Mozambique’s key agricultural regions about 200km (125 miles) from the capital—brought a display of the province’s most promising crops to the 60th annual Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM). She joined thousands of other exhibitors from within and outside the country to showcase products and attract new business opportunities. The government has emphasized economic growth and investment this year despite political challenges. More than 3,000 exhibitors from nearly 30 countries are participating in the event, which runs for seven days and is […]