ZIMBABWEAN women are making inroads into the male-dominated wildlife conservation space. Recently, two females were among 15 individuals drawn from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) and Zimbabwe National Army ZNA who participated at a Course Pass-out Parade in Kariba. Fulton Upenyu Mangwanya, Zimparks Director General, applauded them. “I am pleased to inform you that these trainings have continued to recognise the importance and capabilities of a girl,” Arthur Musakwa, his representative said. Musakwa is the Zimparks Director…

ARTEFACTS traders, mostly elderly women, in Kariba have decried low business amid lack of customers. This can be attributed to the challenges facing Zimbabwe’s tourism sector over the years but some believe this is because of poor marketing of the resort town by authorities. Most of the vendors are women selling souvenirs such as bags, necklaces, bead wear, key holders, printed tablecloths and bed covers. Among these is Gogo Simbi, who started her informal business 36 years ago.Through this business,…

THE government of Zimbabwe has pledged to advocate for more airlines to ply the Kariba route, with the coming in of more operators anticipated to boost the tourism industry. Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, gave the pledge at the recent launch of flights to Karipa Airport by Fastjet Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, plans are also underway for the government to relocate theairport to a new site at Charara, as part of plans by the government to refurbish aviation…