GOVT SECURES FUNDS TO DEVELOP KASABA BAY

(ZANIS) Government has secured funds from the World Bank towards the development of Kasaba Bay Tourism Resort in Northern Province.

Northern Province Minister LEONARD MBAO says 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 area Member of Parliament, says the development is in line with government’s agenda to open the Northern Tourism Circuit.

He said this when he paid a courtesy call on Chief CHITIMBWA of the Lungu people.

The Provincial Minister said government wants to ensure accessibility to Kasaba Bay is improved to attract more tourists once fully developed.

Mr MBAO said improving the current state of the Kasaba – Mbala road is a priority and that some rehabilitation works will be carried out within the course of the year.

He 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 -DRC.

And Chief CHITIMBWA said upgrading of the road has been long overdue.

He said the poor state of the road has hampered socio-economic development in the area.

The Traditional leader has since commended government for taking steps towards addressing the situation.

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