BY WANDILE TSHUMA
Binga South legislator, Fanuel Cumanzala has called for clarity on tourism development and environmental protection in the Zambezi Valley.
In a parliamentary hearing, Cumanzala asked the Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife:
“The plans the Ministry has in place to develop and promote tourism in Binga District, particularly around the Zambezi River, in order to enhance local economic development and create employment opportunities for residents.”
He added:
“The programmes being implemented to ensure that local communities in Binga District directly benefit from tourism.”
Further questions focused on sustainability and climate resilience:
“What measures are in place to ensure the protection and sustainable management of natural tourism assets in the Zambezi Valley, including wildlife, rivers and forests, in order to prevent environmental degradation.”
“The efforts being made to combat poaching in the Zambezi Valley, particularly in Binga District, and how local communities are being involved in wildlife protection initiatives.”
“The climate adaptation strategies being implemented to assist communities in Binga District in coping with droughts, floods, and other climate-related challenges affecting the Zambezi Valley.”
No ministerial responses were recorded.