Simuuwe Weighs-in on Tourism and Security

He says Zambia has made progress in increasing tourist arrivals from about 500,000 annually to more than 2.5 million, attributing the growth partly to government interventions, including the relaxation of visa requirements.

He has expressed support for President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s efforts to make the five-million-tourist target a reality.

He says social protection programmes, free education and school feeding initiatives are among the interventions intended to improve the lives of ordinary Zambians.

Meanwhile, Mr SIMUUWE says security at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is critical and must not be compromised.

He says modern technology and established security procedures are essential in safeguarding airports and ensuring the smooth operation of airport activities.

Mr SIMUUWE adds that security concerns should be handled by trained personnel, while members of the public should understand that the measures are intended to protect everyone and should not cause unnecessary alarm.

The National Airport Corporation recently issued a travel advisory that passengers should arrive three hours earlier than the usual two hours for international flights and two hours for domestic flights.