Chinsali Budget Hotel Set for Commissioning

By White Luhanga The first-ever state-of-the-art Chinsali Budget Hotel in Muchinga Province has reached 99 percent completion and is expected to be handed over and commissioned soon. Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary TUESDAY BWALYA, who inspected the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board-funded project in Chinsali has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the facility. Dr. BWALYA says the facility will create job opportunities for local people once operational, contributing to the Government’s Grow Zambia agenda. He says the hotel will also provide decent accommodation for people visiting Muchinga Province and support the growth of the local hospitality and conferencing industry. Dr. BWALYA adds that the provincial administration is looking forward to the opening of the facility. He says the investment demonstrates Government’s commitment to infrastructure development and job creation in rural provinces. And Project Engineer CHOLA MWAPE says only minor works remain before the hotel is handed over and commissioned. Mr. MWAPE says the hotel has 69 rooms and other facilities, including conference rooms, a restaurant, a gym and a swimming pool, among other facilities.