By Bahle Gama
Vendor stalls at the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) are nearly sold out and the public is encouraged to apply and pay as a matter of urgency to secure space.
This is according to a press release by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) wherein the public was reminded spaces that have been paid for fully after application for space will be considered valid and complete.
Trade Fair Spokesperson Siphesihle Nkhabindze said applications for exhibition stands and vendor stall have officially opened and are progressing well,
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Adding that the Trade Fair is not only a place for fun but mostly a place for business where companies can meet prospective long-term clients, prospective investors and showcase their products and services.
The main objective of the Trade Fair is to enhance trade between businesspeople in Eswatini as well as international visitors. It is also to showcase what the country has to offer in terms of goods and services.
If also serves as a purpose to enhance the business of vendors who come in to sell things such as food and beverages, face painting, children’s toys, balloon art, photography and other such items and services.
“The vendors are critical to the Trade Fair as their services are essential to both the entertainment and catering aspects of the Trade Fair.
The vendors as well as the exhibitors should also benefit from the business prospects that the 10-day event offers.
We are glad to see such a high uptake of vendors this year. Applications for the Trade Fair can be done on the trade Fair App in 2024. All applications need to be done using this platform or they will not be considered valid,” Nkhabindze said.
Vendors have been advised that applications opened on May 14 and will close on June 10, 2024.
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The deadline for all vendors and exhibitors is June 30, 2024, which he said was set to give allowance to companies and individuals who need approvals for the payment of invoices, also those who need time to raise the funds required to secure space at the Trade Fair.
Nkhabindze reiterated that only exhibitors and vendors who have paid in full will be allowed access to sell and exhibit at the Trade Fair
“Exhibitors and vendors are able to go through the application process and receive both quotations and invoices through the Trade Fair App,” said Nkhabindze.
