Chinese cabinetry manufacturer brings luxury furnishings to Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese cabinetry manufacturer brings luxury furnishings to Zimbabwe DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:15 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Oppein 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): CAROL CHIRAIRO, Showroom manager for Oppein Zimbabwe 3. various of Oppein 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH): CAROL CHIRAIRO, Showroom manager for Oppein Zimbabwe STORYLINE: A Chinese cabinetry manufacturer is exploring the Zimbabwean market as demand for luxury furnishings in the southern African country is growing. Founded in China in 1994, Oppein currently has a presence in more than 100 countries and thousands of franchise showrooms worldwide. The high-end custom cabinet maker opened its first showroom in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, this month. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): CAROL CHIRAIRO, Showroom manager for Oppein Zimbabwe "There was a gap for true luxury in the home, as well as even for projects that are out there, we have various property developers, construction workers, and even architects who are tru