DAR ES SALAAM, June 30 -- THE Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), Sabasaba, is marking its 50th anniversary as the countrys flagship trade and investment platform, evolving from a domestic exhibition into a regional business hub linking Africa with global markets.

The 50th edition opened last Saturday night with a “Flash Flash Night” ceremony ahead of the public exhibition, as officials sought to leverage the milestone to attract investment, expand exports and strengthen commercial partnerships in support of private sector-led growth.

Organisers expect about 600,000 visitors, alongside 3,891 local exhibitors and 430 international exhibitors from 23 countries, including more than 400 companies from the provenance o...