Story by Peter Chivhima
VICTORIA FALLS – THE Government says it is ready to host the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), with extensive marketing already undertaken to ensure the success of the high-level international event.
With only a few days remaining before the landmark COP15 convenes in the resort city of Victoria Falls, authorities say it is “all systems go.”
From venue preparations to multilingual marketing campaigns across various media platforms, Zimbabwe is positioning itself to host a memorable and impactful gathering of global environmental stakeholders.
Parliament’s Wednesday session was notably graced by the presence of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who sat in as legislators raised critical national matters.
Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, confirmed that Zimbabwe is working in partnership with regional blocs and international organisations to promote the country as a premier destination under the Tourism Recovery Plan in the lead-up to the event.
The government also provided updates on its healthcare agenda, particularly around universal health coverage and the expansion of nursing training centres across the country.
“Government is working to improve the health needs for all citizens including the implants. The government is also working with private players to improve. The House also sought clarity on the update about the installation of surveillance cameras in towns and urban areas,” Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Sleiman Kwidini.
“It is the government’s plan to install surveillance cameras on our roads, especially in towns and urban areas, to curb unruly behaviour. The programme is progressing well,” Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honourable Felix Mhona.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda also took time to explain to the House the presence of President Mnangagwa, saying the Constitution allows it.
Other key issues raised include increasing human-wildlife conflict in rural communities, criteria used to release inmates under Presidential Amnesty, and government plans to protect electricity infrastructure from vandalism, among others.
