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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 27907, member: 2262"] Zimbabwe officials, business leaders, and key partners plan to meet tomorrow to tackle problems caused by fake and smuggled goods. They hope to find lasting answers that will protect the economy and help it grow. The meeting comes after a nationwide sweep that grabbed over $2.4 million worth of illegal imports and fake products. These items hurt not just money matters but also public health across the country. The meeting focuses on fighting counterfeit items and helping economic growth in Zimbabwe. The government has made it clear it wants to defend local makers from unfair competition and keep consumers safe. Minister of Industry and Commerce Mangaliso Ndlovu will deliver the keynote speech. The National Economic Consultative Forum put this important talk together. Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube plans to join several other government officials at the meeting. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe, and Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora will attend. Monica Mutsvangwa from Women Affairs and Daniel Garwe from Local Government round out the government team coming to the talks. Business voices at the meeting include Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries head Mucha Mkanganwi. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority sends its Commissioner General Regina Chinamasa to speak about stronger customs rules against fake goods. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi will talk about better law enforcement methods. Many sellers of fake products have been caught across Zimbabwe lately. Other expected business leaders include retail group president Denford Mutashu and Delta Corporation boss Matlhogonolo Valela. OK, Zimbabwe CEO Willard Zireva and Small Enterprises Association leader Farai Mutambanengwe also plan to attend these talks. Minister Ndlovu recently mentioned that the government has stepped up efforts against smuggling and fake products that threaten public health and the economy. [/QUOTE]

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