Representing the SADC
Malawi has on Wednesday launched “Visit Malawi” branded taxi in London in a bid to position Malawi as the best tourism destination in the world. Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule launched the taxi in London along with some ministry and embassy officials. Writing on her face book wall, Kamtukule said this endeavour is not merely … Read More “Malawi Launches ‘Visit Malawi’ Branded Taxi in London” »
A group of people calling themselves ‘Concerned Citizens’ have asked the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to deploy additional game rangers to the Michiru Mountain Conservation Area to combat and stop the poaching and protect tourists. In their letter, titled ‘Urgent Action Required to Halt Wanton Destruction and Poaching in Michiru Mountain Conservation Area’ … Read More “Malawi: Concerned Citizens Geared Up to Save Michiru Mountain” »
Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule has challenged quantity surveyors to be proactive and work tirelessly in helping the government in its quest to develop the country. Speaking during the opening of this year’s international conference for Quantity Surveyors in Africa whose theme is “Africa’s 2063 Agenda and the Built Environment: The Evolving Role of a … Read More “Malawi: Minister Kamtukule Challenges Quality Surveyors to Be Proactive” »
The World Bank has approved a US$100 million credit to strengthen Zambia’s nature-based economy and increase economic opportunities in emerging tourism destinations in the country. And Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba has appreciated the World Bank for the credit facility saying the ministry will utilise the money to improve the investment climate and attract more … Read More “Zambia: World Bank Nods U.S.$100 Million for Zambia’s Tourism” »
Nairobi — Kenya and Zambia have forged a partnership to boost tourism activities in both countries. The deal involved the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) and the Zambia Ministry of Tourism. Through this, Kenya will promote Zambia’s tourism opportunities to travelers in the country and abroad. Zambia aims to tap into the Kenyan market … Read More “Kenya: Zambia Seeks to Attract Kenyan Tourists Through a New Deal” »
Marythar Kambinda Aron Mushaukwa LUHONONO – Community members of the Kabbe North and South constituencies in the Zambezi region are frustrated by the closure of the immigration office at Luhonono, making it difficult for them to cross into neighbouring Zambia. They said as a result, they are forced to cross into Zambia illegally as they … Read More “Namibia: Kabbe Community Decries Closed Border Post” »
Zimbabwe and Zambia are set to conclude an agreement which is expected to foster transnational cooperation in ecosystems management through the establishment, development and management of the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area (LOZAMAP TFCA). The TFCA development plan will be funded by the Global Environmental Facility 6. Speaking at yesterday’s post-Cabinet briefing, Acting … Read More “Zimbabwe, Zambia to Sign Ecosystems Deal” »
President Lazarus Chakwera on Sunday held bilateral discussions with fellow world leaders on the sidelines of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries where they discussed investment opportunities for Malawi in Agriculture and Tourism. First on President Chakwera’s engagement list was President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, with whom they talked about industrialization … Read More “Malawi: President Chakwera, Polish and Maldives Leaders Discuss Agriculture, Tourism Investment Potential” »
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean vendors enjoyed a monopoly during pandemic closures. They see their Zambian competitors a little differently now. While waiting for customers, Sikhulile Ngwenya, a local vendor at the Mkhosana market, carefully loads her stall with cabbages, carrots, avocados, tomatoes and choumolier, a dark green, spinach-like vegetable with slightly crumpled leaves. A … Read More “Southern Africa: Return of Zambian Vendors Rattles Merchants in Victoria Falls” »
CNN — The South African government’s tourism board has conditionally approved plans to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur amid an energy crisis, South African Tourism (SAT) announced in a statement on Thursday. The controversial sponsorship deal, which is yet to be finalized, is reported to be around $58 million (R1 billion). “We cannot carry on … Read More “South Africa tourism in talks to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur amid energy crisis | CNN” »
