Tourism Minister Catherine Namugala has called on the private sector in Zambia to partner with Government in establishing privately- owned game ranches across the country.
And Ms Namugala has further disclosed that the Tourism industry in Zambia had created many jobs for the citizens describing the sector as second in terms of driving the country’s economy from Agriculture.
ZANIS reports that speaking during the official Launch of the Wild Life Association of Zambia Open day at Lilayi Lodge in Lusaka today, Ms Namugala said so far, there were over 126 privately- owned game ranches throughout the country saying the number was not enough and had since called for more from the private sector.
She said that Government was geared to ensuring that innovative ways in the tourism sector were encouraged by venturing in non-traditional areas such as game ranching for the country’s development.
The tourism Minister also revealed that Government was reviewing the Wildlife Act to make it more inclusive and more viable for economic growth adding that there was hope that more private entrepreneurs would partner with Government in the sector.
She urged participants in the first ever open day to seriously look into challenges game management was facing in the country.
Mrs Namugala lamented that Government valued the preservation of Wildlife in the country, if the tourism sector was to flourish to profitable levels.
She also implored experts from the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) to work hand in hand with the private game owners in game ranching adding that Government would give necessary support in game management.
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That is good for development of the tourism sector in Zambia. Viva Namugala. you truely a servant of the people of Zambia
Is Kamwendo munjila all right in Nigeria? That man had better learn how to stay home!!!!
Whilst you are good at giving statements, i am afraid Zambia has not done much on tourism, here in the UK its very rare that we hear or see any adverts on Zambian Tourism. When they advertise to see the Victoria Falls, its south africa which advertises and thats why they fly from london/Johannesburgh/Livingstone.Why dont you research and see how many people are aware of this seventh wonder of the world!