Minister of Works and Supply, Felix Mutati has described the Liuwa National Park in Kalabo as a goldmine of the Western Province.
Mr. Mutati said the place harbours a lot of potential for both job creation and wildlife conservation for the growth of tourism.
He stated the area has become the most sought for tourism purpose adding that there is no other place in the province that beats it.
Mr. Mutati said he is very impressed with the tourism aspect of Kalabo District whose significance has shown the elevation of tourism in Liuwa National Park and the facilities that have come up.
Mr. Mutati said the district is quiet ahead in tourism growth compared to any part of the province adding that it is a good project to have happened in the area.
On the airport improvement, he said once it is worked on, as well as the pontoon, the two projects will add more value to the development of the district and open it up to more economic growth.
Mr. Mutati was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Kalabo District Commissioner Fridah Luhila at her office.
Mr .Mutati who was in the district to familiarise himself with the state of affairs as well as inspect the manual driven pontoon on Luanginga River which services the Liuwa National Park, assured Mrs. Luhila that he will be sending engineers from Engineering Services Corporation (ESCO) to assess the required works next week.
And Mr. Mutati said President Edgar Lungu takes serious cognizance of the development of the Kalabo-Sikongo road which will promote significant economic growth between Zambia and Angola.
Meanwhile, Kalabo District Commissioner, Fridah Luhila expressed gratitude for the Minister’s visit to her area saying she feels energized with the encouraging remarks on the need to respond to the challenges the area is facing.
She further appreciated the Minister’s interest in the Kalabo-Sikongo road as well as the promise to dispatch a team of engineers from ESCO to assess on how best they can upgrade the pontoon so that it starts servicing the community and tourism enterprises in the area.
This is contained in a statement made available to ZANIS yesterday by Ministry of Works and Supply Public Relations Officer, Ndubi Mvula.
Meanwhile, Vice President Inonge Wina is today expected in Western Province to commission the Disaster Early Warnings Systems in Sioma District.
According to a programme released by the Western Provincial Administration to ZANIS in Mongu yesterday, Mrs. Wina is expected to touch down at Mongu Airport at about 10:00 hours tomorrow.
The Vice President will also meet party officials and the electorates in Lealui Ward before paying a courtesy call on the Litunga of Western Province, Lubosi Imwiko the second.
Mrs. Wina will also pay a courtesy call on Litunga La Mboela Chieftainess Mbuyu Imwiko of Nalolo and Senanga Districts before proceeding to Senanga to check on some developmental projects.
The Vice President is expected to depart for Lusaka on Sunday afternoon, May 13, 2018 after attending a Church service at United Church of Zambia (UCZ) in Limulunga District.
Is he also Tourism mininister? Trying to look relevant ka? I have lost all the respect I had for this man
Can someone explain as to what is happening to the Kalabo-Nalolo-Kalongola road, please!
Kalabo in not connected to Shangombo, Nalolo, or Lukulu. What is happening – development to all areas, without leaving anyone behind, really? Between these districts, only foot or animal paths exist- not even graded roads available!
50 plus years after independence and we still talk in terms of potential. Oh – we also have potential to purchase cheaper fire tenders and ambulances… we have potential to maintain our buildings and infrastructure in general… OK. I give up.
All weather roads are needed in places like Tapo, a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion. Relying on outdated Motorboats on Zambezi river with Outboard engines is risky to human lives and only good for the crocodiles.