Govt invites more airlines to Kariba

GOVERNMENT has sent an open invitation to more airlines to ply the Kariba route as it seeks to reposition the area as a prime tourism destination.

The call comes after fastjet Airline recently launched its Harare-Kariba flights.

Speaking at the launch of the Kariba Regional Tourism Development and Marketing Strategy recently, Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu said having more airlines flying into Kariba was key towards developing and promoting the resort town as a tourist hotspot.

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