BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive officer Karikoga Kaseke has been forced to retire on health grounds after being away from work since 2018.
In a press statement, ZTA acting board chairperson Precious Sibiya, said Kaseke’s retirement followed recommendations by a medical board after a long period of indisposition.
“The board and indeed everyone had hoped for his recovery, and we continue to pray for the restoration of his health,” Sibiya.
“Dr KK as he is affectionately known, will be sadly missed at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority in particular and the tourism industry as a whole both locally and beyond our borders. “
“We would like to kindly request you to continue with your support and cooperation as we recruit a new chief executive for the organisation.”
His date of retirement was given as July 1, 2021.
Kaseke was appointed ZTA CEO in June 2005.