TOURISM ACT UNDER REVIEW

The Ministry of Tourism has started reviewing the Wildlife Act of 2015.

Tourism Permanent Secretary, EVANS MUHANGA says the review is meant to improve community-based wildlife management.

Mr MUHANGA has since called for the introduction of new wildlife-based tourism products, in order for the wildlife sub-sector to contribute significantly to tourism development.

He was speaking in Lusaka today, when he officially opened a consultative meeting with Chiefs and community resource boards on the amendment of the Wildlife Act of 2015.

Mr MUHANGA has further said there is need for strengthening planning, through the integration of tourism development area plans and general management plans.

And Zambia Community Resources Boards Association President, GEORGE TEMBO has expressed happiness with the recognition of Chiefs in wildlife management.

Mr TEMBO has said through the consultations, the communities will be able to share their thoughts, in order to build a strong Community Based Natural Resources Management system in the country.

Meanwhile, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Director, CHUMA SIMUKONDA says there is evidence of failure in leaving out communities in the management of wildlife.

Dr SIMUKONDA says real conservation can only be achieved by full participation of local communities who live side by side the wildlife resource.

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