Government has secured funds from the World Bank towards the development of Kasaba Bay Tourism Resort in Northern Province meant to facilitate the opening up of the regional tourism circuit.
Provincial Minister Leonard Mbao said the money is expected to facilitate the planning of the resort, construction of an airport and a bridge across Lufubu River as well upgrading of the Mbala – Kasaba road.
Mr. Mbao, who is also Mpulungu Member of Parliament, said the development is in line with government’s agenda to open up the Northern Tourism Circuit.
Mr Mbao was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Chief Chitimbwa of the Lungu people disclosed that rehabilitation works on the Kasaba – Mbala road will start within the course of the year.
He said upgrading the road will not only enhance access to Kasaba Bay but also boost other economic activities.
Mr. Mbao further observed that the road will also serve as a link to the Mwenda – Kasomeno road which is expected to connect Zambia and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a related development, Chief Chitimbwa said upgrading of the road has been long overdue and hindered socio-economic development in the area.
He has since commended government for taking steps towards addressing the situation.
I will need to see it to believe it.
We have been talking about the Northern tourism circuit for one million years and yet nothing takes off. Can we start this time around please
Kasaba Bay would be nice to visit; yeah, bring it on!
#Plant a tree please.
FIRST PLANT YOUR TREES THE PLACE IS BARREN
Some of these places there is just too much witchcraftthat scares local tourism especially these islands!!
This development enough,this will also increase and boost more government revenue in the District.
Brilliant move
Thanks to PF too many false starts on Kasaba Bay during the last 10 years….
they were more concerned about stealing our money than doing the work.The last straw was shouting loudly about a Nigerian investor who was going to inject USD 2 Billion into Kasaba Bay resort…..two years ago.
The chap was just a conman who could NOT even pay for his accommodation at upmarket apartments in Lusaka where he was holed up…..
Shame on you ba PF…..ati rebranding ???
Bally is going to FIX this… just watch the space !!!