Collin Wilbesi

REGIONALJune 30, 2019

Audit Exposes ZTA Rot

The 2018 audit report for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) makes sad reading and puts a dent to the wonder that Zimbabwe is as evidenced by the growth over the last two years. The tourism sector is estimated to have generated $1,050 billion in receipts …

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENTJune 30, 2019June 30, 2019

All Set for Victoria Falls Marathon

Entries for the Annual Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, which will take place on next Sunday officially closed yesterday with about a field of 4000 athleles from local, region countries and the world expected to descent on the world’s seventh wondre to take part in the …

INTERNATIONALJune 28, 2019June 29, 2019

New Forex Regulations – Tourists Unaffected

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has assured tourists to Zimbabwe that the ban on the use of forex to transact in the country will not affect their stay, as necessary measures are in place to ensure that travellers are not inconvenienced in any way. The …

INTERNATIONALJune 26, 2019June 26, 2019

South Africa to Host World Tourism Conference

The Africa Tourism Association (ATA) will be hosting the World Tourism Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa from 22 – 26 July 2019, and will highlight the opportunities tourism can bring to African economies. In less than 15 years Africa’s travel and hospitality sectors have quadrupled in …

CONSERVATION, WILDLIFEMay 1, 2019June 24, 2019

Zimbabwe to Attend Elephant Summit

Zimbabwe will attend an Elephant Summit, courtesy of the Botswana Government, to discuss the adoption of a common position in the Southern African region, with to Botswana’s proposition to lift the ban on elephant hunting ahead of the CITES meting later this monththe The conference …

AVIATION, UncategorizedMay 1, 2019June 24, 2019

Troubled AirZim Acquires Aeroplane

[wp-review id=”fhfh”] HARARE – Air Zimbabwe has taken delivery of an Embraer ERJ145 which should ease pressure on its only serviceable plane which has been plying all routes. ZimLive.com reports that the nimble aircraft, reputed for its efficiency and low running costs, was acquired from …

OPERATOR UPDATESApril 28, 2019June 24, 2019

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority Wins Gold

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority won a gold medal for the Zimbabwean Best Exhibit in the Travel and Tourism sector at the just ended Zimbabwean International Trade Fair (ZITF) held in Zimbabwe’s second largest city, Bulawayo. The Authority manages one of the largest …