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Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata speaking at a panel discussion on Investment and Tourism in Africa on 8 Sept 2014 in New York. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission
Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata speaking at a panel discussion on Investment and Tourism in Africa on 8 Sept 2014 in New York. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

Tourism and Arts Minister Jean Kapata tells an investment and tourism gathering in New York that Zambia’s tourism sector offers massive untapped investment opportunities.
Ms. Kapata was speaking at a panel discussion on Investment and Tourism in Africa, under the theme: “Tourism, the Untapped potential for future growth” organized by Casa África and Spain UN Mission in New York.

The Minister said Zambia has attractive policies and regulatory framework to attract foreign direct investment.

“My Government is strongly encouraging community private partnerships and Joint ventures between Zambian and foreign investors for their mutual benefits as this creates sustainable jobs and livelihoods,” the Minister told the gathering that included investors, tourism experts, UN-accredited Ambassadors and diplomats.
The Minister said Zambia is in the process of piloting a UNIVISA with Zimbabwe.

After the pilot project, Ms. Kapata said the process would be extended to other member states of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation – Angola, Botswana, and Namibia – before spreading it to the remaining SADC countries.

“The Immigration Department is in the process of implementing the online visa project, whose introduction has been approved by Cabinet,” Ms Kapata said. “The process for clearance of immigrants requiring visas at the port of entry has been streamlined with entrants being cleared within a minimum of up to three minutes using the visa automation system.”

Ms Kapata said the Zambian Government had embarked on development of connectivity infrastructure in tourism sites.

The Minister said communities in Zambia’s nature-based tourism sites should benefit from the sector for them to appreciate and preserve the resources.
Ms Kapata called on African countries to plan and integrate tourism into their economies as well as develop tourism products in a complementary manner for the continent to be competitive in the world.

In his opening remarks, Spain Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism José Manuel Soria López said Spain believes in the catalytic role of investment and business in the promotion of economic growth and development in Africa.

“Spain’s intention is to increase in the next years our investments in Africa,” said Mr. López on Monday. “The better Africa goes, the better as well for Spain.”

Other panelists were Namibia’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Carl Schlettwein, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi, UN Under-Secretary-General Gyan Chandra Acharya, UNWTO representative Carlos Vogeler and moderated by South Africa and Sierra Leone’s Ambassadors to the UN.

The panelists emphasized the importance of promoting investment in Africa, positive portrayal of the continent and the need for the resources to benefit the locals.

The panel discussion focused on highlighting the investment potentials of Africa and Spain’s cooperation with countries in the continent.

Ms Kapata, who was accompanied by her Ministry’s principal tourism development and research officer Chilala Habasimbi, also presented Zambia Golden Jubilee souvenirs to Spain UN Ambassador Román Oyarzun Marchesi and Casa África General-Director Luis Padrón.

Ms Kapata told Ambassador Marchesi and Padrón that Zambia’s peacefulness in its 50 years of independence, confirms that the country is conducive for tourists and investors.
Casa África is the Spanish Government’s public and economic diplomacy institution promoting cooperation with Africa.

Spain's UN Ambassador Román Oyarzun Marchesi shows off Zambia Golden Jubilee souvenirs he received from Zambia's Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (right) in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba  | Zambia  UN Mission
Spain’s UN Ambassador Román Oyarzun Marchesi shows off Zambia Golden Jubilee souvenirs he received from Zambia’s Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (right) in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

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Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (centre) speaking at a panel discussion on Investment and Tourism in Africa on 8 Sept 2014 in New York. On her left is Zimbabwe?s Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi and on the right is the moderator, Vandi Chidi Minah Sierra Leone UN Ambassador. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission
Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (centre) speaking at a panel discussion on Investment and Tourism in Africa on 8 Sept 2014 in New York. On her left is Zimbabwe?s Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi and on the right is the moderator, Vandi Chidi Minah Sierra Leone UN Ambassador. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

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Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata shares a light moment with Namibia?s Minister of Trade and Industry, Carl Schlettwein (second left) and Zimbabwe?s Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi (second right) after a panel discussion in New York 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission
Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata shares a light moment with Namibia?s Minister of Trade and Industry, Carl Schlettwein (second left) and Zimbabwe?s Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi (second right) after a panel discussion in New York 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

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Zambia Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (right) and Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, Vandi Chidi Minah during the Spain's Casa Africa organised panel discussion on Investment and Tourism in Africa in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba  | Zambia  UN Mission
Zambia Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (right) and Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, Vandi Chidi Minah during the Spain’s Casa Africa organised panel discussion on Investment and Tourism in Africa in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

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Spain's UN Ambassador Román Oyarzun Marchesi thanks Zambia's Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (right) for the Golden Jubilee souvenirs given to him on 8-Sept-2014 in New York. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba  | Zambia  UN Mission
Spain’s UN Ambassador Román Oyarzun Marchesi thanks Zambia’s Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (right) for the Golden Jubilee souvenirs given to him on 8-Sept-2014 in New York. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

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Spain's Casa África General-Director Luis Padrón (left) receiving Zambia?s Golden Jubilee souvenir from Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia  UN Mission
Spain’s Casa África General-Director Luis Padrón (left) receiving Zambia?s Golden Jubilee souvenir from Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

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Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (second left), UN Under-Secretary-General Gyan Chandra Acharya (left) and other VIPs listening to a presentation at Spanish Mission and Casa Africa organized seminar on Investment and Tourism in Africa on 8 Sept 2014 in New York. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission
Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata (second left), UN Under-Secretary-General Gyan Chandra Acharya (left) and other VIPs listening to a presentation at Spanish Mission and Casa Africa organized seminar on Investment and Tourism in Africa on 8 Sept 2014 in New York. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

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Spain's Casa África General-Director Luis Padrón (left) receiving Zambia?s Golden Jubilee souvenir from Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia  UN Mission
Spain’s Casa África General-Director Luis Padrón (left) receiving Zambia?s Golden Jubilee souvenir from Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata in New York on 8-Sept-2014. PHOTO | Chibaula D. Silwamba | Zambia UN Mission

22 COMMENTS

  1. I did not know that Jean Kapata, this Matero cadre, could even matta a word in English. Zambia is missing out on thousands of dollars in tourism by not knowing how to market herself.

    • I apologize I had to walk out even before she started presenting… the attire was simply too wrong, in that coarse room. Next time just wear white Ba Jean.

    • Please find some one else to represent the smart people of the Zambian Enterprise at the Ministry of Tourism. There is a reason why only certain personalities are hired in the hospitality industry. Sylvia was a FINE woman, whatever she did must be forgiven so she can get her job back.

      If we can get a FINE woman for this position, let’s get a handsome looking guy like my son to take over tourism. Jean is still useful somewhere else and perfect for other purposes not at tourism. Remember the days of Zambia Airways? There was a reason why we wanted them FINE girls walking the aisles in the air.

      We can’t do much with Jean … perception is everything!!! Enough said because Zambia is greater than any single one of us, thanks a trillion.

  2. I guess Spain has a point there “the better Africa goes the better as well for Spain”. If most Europeans nations could think like that they could reduce the influx of economical refugees. Not companies who exploit Africans and laugh in our faces please help to reduce poverty…..but with our leaders it means more money in their pockets.

  3. Leave Madam Jean Kapata alone you haters.she excellent and exposed.To madam Jean all the best and represent zambian tourism well.

  4. Thank you madam JK for working hard in Mandevu Con. Now people have good roads police stations & clean water. Come 2016 you will sail thru again!

  5. this ministry which she has bn given is too much for her aba kano fye ku gender after silver left there s nothing tangible she is doing, we a just losing on tourism. wen masebo was there atleast you can see activity bt aba bamayo let her b relocated to another ministry

    • The key to Tourism performance is world class infrastructure in Livingstone and places where there are natural attractions e.g high class malls, world class amusement parks, state of the art Hospitals with great Health insurance, state of the art road networks, world class hotels etc, tourists have money to spend but most time go back with their money.This is an investment with high R.O.I

    • Lol…. there are some condemning Pamela for using lightening creams and you want her to represent Zambia instead of Jean Kapata. Banta mulimbe vamushe

  6. Pls leave hon jean kapata alone we are proud of her so far so good tourism moving in the right direction don’t compare to Sylvia a chancer go hon go transform your ministry don’t lose sight Peggy from mandevu

  7. Who is Pamela Chisenga black is beautiful not ma bleached Pamela Jean kapata is a performer and action arriented lady go to ministry and see how she conducts her self welcoming workers are free with her she respects even us maids and office ore decries not that dog Sylvia people used to scaper when she arrive people should not fear their bosses so leave our minister alone we respect her we ride in the lift with her and talk
    Aaron

    • I love Jean then if this is the way she operates, her looks are God given and she is a black beauty like me, so leave her alone not those who are bleaching looking weird even on a photo. Bosses should work with their team members not being treated like some demi Gods – Congrats Jean am not PF but UPND but a woman like Jean.

  8. Please find some one else to represent the smart people of the Zambian Enterprise at the Ministry of Tourism. There is a reason why only certain personalities are hired in the hospitality industry. Sylvia was a FINE woman, whatever she did must be forgiven so she can get her job back.

    If we can’t get a FINE woman for this position, let’s get a handsome looking guy like my son to take over tourism. Jean is still useful somewhere else and perfect for other purposes not at tourism. Remember the days of Zambia Airways? There was a reason why we wanted them FINE girls walking the aisles in the air.

    We can’t do much with Jean … perception is everything!!! Enough said because Zambia is greater than any single one of us, thanks a trillion.

  9. I don’t know why, but just I can’t warm up to Jean Kapata. Maybe it’s the manner in which Sylvia was fired. I just don’t know.

  10. Spain is the way to go. They really understand Tourism and everything that goes with it; Good food. Good taste. They are the perfect partnership for Zambia. It’s the first time I have approved a foreign investor! Truly Zambia can learn a lot from the Spanish Tourism industry, they are just masters. They also understand infrastructure and town planning. We can do well for our selves in hiring their expertise rather than Deloitte. Congratulations Ms Jean Kapata. The government should allow you clothing allowance to purchase smart suits and plain business shirts. For a ‘handsome’ woman the best style is an unfussy style. Streamline your style and avoid garish African attire. That outfit and hairstyle was not favourable to you. Your hair should be plaited upwards or to back.

    • Also, ma’am, you don’t look comfortable. While in NY you can buy some meal replacement called 310nutrition, delicious and nutritious. That is USA ‘s no. 1 meal replacement. Just eat 2 meals a day (salads with plain protein) and replace the third meal (evening meal best), with a 310 nutrition shake. You will shift excess weight without trying too much,…..especially around midriff. Africa needs to tackle obesity fast. 310nutrition(dot)com for those interested in information.

  11. I think sectorial policies on management and returns on investments must not depend on individuals but institution framed and lasting like we have seen removing personal overrides and allowing players and those professionals in the sector to grow the industry and create effeciences equity and transparency Like said by the minister wild life is just like any other alternative investment actively traded and sold on well functioning plattforms and systems attracting best and quality investors to the benefit of all

    Learn and check “wynand wildlife” operating in kruger national park and see how much the animals we sell for hunters to come and hunt sell 200,000 Rands + in livingstone while we watch

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