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

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-HOME FURNISHING-CHINESE COMPANY

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-HOME FURNISHING-CHINESE COMPANY

(221024) -- HARARE, Oct. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An employee speaks with a customer at the showroom of Oppein Home in Harare, Zimbabwe, Oct. 20, 2022. High-end custom cabinet maker Oppein Home is bringing its luxury customized home products to Zimbabwe as demand for luxury furnishings in the southern African country grows. TO GO WITH "Chinese cabinetry manufacturer brings luxury furnishings to Zimbabwe" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)