Siavonga’s tourism and economic potential continues to face serious setbacks due to the district’s lack of a proper airstrip, a situation local leaders say is limiting accessibility for both tourists and investors. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Zambian Business Times (ZBT), Siavonga District Council Chairperson Given Kwapu said the absence of adequate aviation infrastructure in one of Zambia’s key tourist destinations is a major challenge that the government must urgently address. Kwapu said it is unacceptable that Siavonga, despite its growing tourism significance, remains without a proper airport or upgraded airstrip capable of accommodating larger aircraft. He stressed that...
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