Zimbabwe is targeting to transform the tourism industry into a US$6 billion dollar industry within the next few years and has prioritised attraction of investment into the sector which is a major foreign currency earner.
Government has also prioritised improving Victoria Falls into an attractive destination and a financial services hub with President Mnangagwa having officially opened the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange just last week.
His Excellency has just arrived and is welcomed by
Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Cde Mangaliso Ndhlovu and his Deputy Cde
Babra Rwodzi,
Minister for Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Cde Richard Moyo.
Problems of electricity in Hwange will be looked into
Most urban councils have opposition but they are not doing anything at all and i hope when we hold bi- elections this is the chance and opportunity to vote for ZANU PF to take over councils.
ZANU PF is for peace development harmony and unity. The projects we are doing country wide because its our country. Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo. We are doing it with our own own resources. For these development we need peace not violence like the MDC.
His Excellency President of Zimbabwe, Cde E.D Mnangagwa
The MDC wanted to split us calling for sanctions but we are going strong.
Today we are opening 3 hotels. Recently opened 4.
I was in Victoria Falls last week.
Accompanied by the Minister of State for Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Cde Richard Moyo, Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Cde Mangaliso Ndhlovu and his Deputy Barbra Rwodzi, Minister of State Security Owen Ncube.
His Excellency President Mnangagwa arrives at Zambezi Guest House.
Let me welcome the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde E.D Mnangagwa to Victoria Falls. Its no surprise that Victoria Falls is one of the most sort after destinations. Everyone is challenged to emulate our vaccination successes.
Covid 19 affected our tourism sector but we are now witnessing the awakening giant. Today Fast Jet, Ethiopian Airlines, Mac Air among others have resumed flights. We hope the omicron virus will be short-lived. The province stands ready to fulfill NDS1.
Minister Richard Moyo
Tourism has upped its game in the new dispensation. Calling for speed completion of the Victoria Falls - Bulawayo highway.
The Palm River Hotel is a 24million dollar project done over 2 years and has continued to be built under the harsh economic times. This shows our commitment. We have other planned projects in the city for the future.
Constructions at Palm River Lodge will be finished early 2022. We are the market leaders in the quality of accommodation in Victoria Falls. We only cut one tree during the project and we planted more as we make it as eco friendly as possible.
Labour skills materials all have been acquired locally. Will earn Zimbabwe the much needed forex. Proud of efforts and levels we have attained in the past few months.
Proud to say most of our staff have been vaccinated and this lack of positive cases at the Hotel is attributed to Government vaccination roll out.
Palm River Lodge Director Jim Brown
Grateful to Government for their reaction to the pandemic. Grateful to HE for gracing the occasion. Grateful for duty free excemptions. Hope the industry will recover. Grateful to all stakeholders and Government support.
Project like this shows resilience and confidence in local market. This will bring other projects on board.
We have been in business in this town for 50 years and during the Second we are hopeful for a brighter future.
We Will continue to avail assistance for the attainment of Vision 2030. Committed to supporting efforts to grow the economy of Zimbabwe. Renewable energy, agriculture, mining and logistics are some of the ventures we will deal with.
Minister M.Ndhlovu
As a follow up to the promise to mobilise investments. A tourism recovery growth strategy was launched last year and this is testament to that launch of the strategy. Since the launch we have seen the launch of hotels in Victoria Falls, Beitbridge and Harare.
Minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu
Since the launch we have seen the launch of hotels in Victoria Falls, Beitbridge and Harare. Most players have embarked on refurbishment and major hotels. Zim parks and wildlife authority has also started refurbishing its hotels.
We envisage a situation where the sector retools. Grateful for the duty free rebates which were extended for another 2 years.
Minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu
Hoping to stream line administration of the tourism fund announced by Treasury to be given sooner rather than later. Working on aerodome refurbishments to improve domestic connectivity.
Launch of new products and mini game parks at chinhoyi caves being worked on.
Working on other places left behind like bindura and Lupane among others.
Minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu
While we celebrate our tourism resort we are paying attention to other areas of the country as well.
Commissioning of the 3 facilities is setting an example to others and motivating others.
Launch of new products and mini game parks at Chinhoyi caves being worked on.
Working on other places left behind like Bindura and Lupane among others.
Describes His Excellency President of Zimbabwe Cde E.D Mnangagwa as a visionary leader, a servant leader dedicated to the development of the country. He walks the talk. We are witnessing developments daily through his leadership.
The President has promoted domestic tourism. The tourism recovery and growth strategy is sure to grow the tourism sector.
He humbles himself as a fellow countryman.
The Second Republic has ushered in a new era of economic development through the VFEX which l commissioned last week because its a first of its kind in Zimbabwe.
Government recognizes that tourism is one of the key pillar. Its an essential vehicle for economic growth and key contributor to foreign currency earnings and job creation and lifts many out of poverty. Through agriculture fisheries, media creative and film.
President Mnangagwa
Unwavering confidence in the future of our country is being shown by the recovery of the sector. The target of growing the economy is achievable as shown by the growth of the tourism sector
Impressed that the construction of the facility resulted in the loss of only one tree and 50 more were planted.
President Mnangagwa
In 2019 i was here at Palm River lodge for the ground breaking ceremony. Less tree than two years later it was completed. This is in keeping with the culture of the second republic and the new Zimbabwe. This will contribute to the total room stock in VicsFall
President Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe remains open for business and my administration welcomes more investors in this and other sectors. The Second Republic is on course with regards to the ease of doing business.
Clean and reliable supplies of enablers likepower, water are critical and Government is supporting clean reliable energy by cutting duty on other things Commend the hotel for the clean renewable energy they are using and encourage other hotels to do the same
The Zambezi Boutique Hotel was constructed under 12 months the determination is applauded congratulations for a job well done.
The need for a smooth movement of people to support tourism growth can't be over emphasised Government has therefore embarked on ERRP to upgarde roads.
President Mnangagwa
Dangerous zones along chirundu highway have been rehabilitated together with the Beitbridge Highway. Processes have began for other highways like the Kazungula Boarder Post and Victoria Falls roads.
Government Ministries stand ready to facilitate investments. The sector has been affected by the pandemic but i commend them for resilience and adapting to the new normal. Major airlines have resumed flights.
And i urge strategies that introduce trans national flights and improvement of air accessibility.
President Mnangagwa
Economic benefits can be attained from biodiversity.
Call upon collaboration in developing strategies that will promote investment in Zimbabwe.
As we strive to leave no one and no place behind
President Mnangagwa
Declares the Nkosi Lodge, Zambezi guest house and Palm River Hotel officially opened.
President of the Tourism Business Sector Vengai Nhau giving vote of thanks
We in the tourism sector stand ready to help Government in attaining Vision 2030.
Showcasing their films as well as documentaries at the expo are; Great zimbabwe University (GZU), Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), National University of Science and technology (NUST), Midlands STATE University (MSU) and Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).
_Theme:- Amplifying SDGs through Film and Digital Media_
The expo is calling on young people to use their creativity and imagination to create short films that create awareness and motivate action towards the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT E.D MNANGAGWA OFFICIATINGAT THE NATIONAL TREE PLANTING DAY EVENT AT MASVINGO PRIMARY SCHOOL IN MBERENGWA
In recognition of the National tree planting day, the President has planted an orange tree at Masvingo Primary School
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Minister Larry Mavhima:
We have destroyed our forests and therefore we need to preserve our forests. Today at this tree planting day event we call the new orchard that has just been planted by His Excellency President @edmnangagwa at Masvingo Primary General Dr S. B Moyo Orchard
Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu
We are humbled by your presence to officiate at the national tree planting day. Zim environmental assets includes trees, water, minerals among several others. The achievement of Vision 2030 depends on the utilisation of our assets.
HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT E.D MNANGAGWA ATTENDS THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE NATIONAL HERO CDE SIBUSISO MOYO
His Excellency President of Zimbabwe Cde E.D Mnangagwa has just arrived.
Present Are:
* VP and Second Secretary and Minister of Health & Child Care Cde C.D.G.N Chiwenga
* ZANU PF VP & Second Secretary K.C.D Mohadi
*Wife to the late S.B Moyo Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo
*Minister of Finance & Economic development Cde Mthuli Ncube
Present Are:
*Minister of Local Government and Public Works Cde July Moyo
* Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Cde Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu
*Herbet Chitepo School of Ideology Principal, Cde Munyaradzi Machacha
Hon Minister Ncube also went to check on the classroom blocks which were built through the Constituency Development Fund and the progress of classroom blocks which are under construction at Dzvuke Primary and Secondary School.
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The event was graced by Chief Chireya, Chief Mkoka, Chief Mazinyo and the MP for Gokwe Mapfungautsi Cde Karikoga, who all appreciated the inputs scheme which ensures food security through sustainable farming as inscribed in the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS - 1).
Present are:
Secretary for Administration Dr O. Mpofu
Acting National Political Commissar Cde P. Chinamasa
Director Administration Cde D. Dzora
Director for Administration Cde Mushonga
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Present are:
Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities, D. Garwe
Deputy Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities, Y. Simbanegavi
Director for Information and Publicity, Cde T. Mugwadi
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