DITF, a fascinating annual event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

THIS year’s Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) brought a dramatic change to its show goers. The fair has become the most trading ground whereby most stakeholders of local and international trade partners have met to exchange views and experience in business. According to the statistics made available by the organizers of the event, the Board of External Trade (BET), a total of 27 countries, 41 Tanzanian organizations, 300 small entrepreneurs and 860 local Tanzanian companies participated in this annual event going on its 33rd since its inception. Every year, this occasion is being held at Mwalimu Nyerere grounds popularly known as Sabasaba grounds which is situated along Kilwa Road in Temeke district in Dar es Salaam region. Since 1996, the DITF has been recognized by the UFI (The International Association of the Exhibition Industry) which previously was known as Union Des Foirers Internationales. Having been recognized many foreign countries recognizes and values it which makes it to be among top international exhibitions in Africa.