Harare agricultural show 2017 edition to use drone technology to enhance security

By Wallace Mawire [caption id="attachment_39956" align="alignleft" width="275"] President Mugabe and his Mozambican counterpart Filipe Nyusi tour stands at Harare Agricultural Show in Harare[/caption] The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show Society (ZAS) has revealed that this year it will be using latest technology including drones to ensure public safety, according to Mr Anxious Masuka, ZAS, CEO. Masuka said that security issues are at the core of visitor convinience. He added that children will also be tagged with the support of ZAS partners to ensure their safety.Also it is reported that a vibrant and interactive website, a mobile app and many social media updates will be available for show goers and exhibitors this year. In 2011 a child was abducted at the Harare Agricultural Show and his remains were later found within the vicinity of the show grounds. Over 250 000 visitors are expected to grace the event with plans in the pipeline to boost attendance to at least 500 000 visitors annually in the next few years.