Is the Northern Trade Fair losing its lustre?
Friday, June 03, 2022 | 620 Views |
Passing through: School children comprised the majority of visitors to the recent
Northern Trade Fair PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
When the business lobby group established the fair in 1994, the rationale was to provide exhibitors with a platform to actively promote their businesses and network amongst each other.
During its formative years, the fair served as a platform for quality engagement among participants from the private sector and helped them remain connected with each other. Key players in the private sector regularly featured at the event.
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