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Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company (Private) Limited, the Government entity mandated to develop tourism infrastructure in Victoria Falls, has hit the ground running by touring key infrastructure projects under its portfolio as part of a familiarisation drive in Victoria Falls.
The newly appointed board, led by Mr Phineas Makombe, was recently appointed.
The meeting was aimed at enabling the board to gain a deeper appreciation of the company’s mandate, operations and priority programmes aligned to the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2).
“Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company (Private) Limited, the Government’s entity mandated to develop tourism infrastructure in Victoria Falls, under the stewardship of its newly appointed board led by chairperson Mr Phineas Makombe, convened a familiarisation meeting in Victoria Falls to gain a deeper appreciation of the company’s mandate, operations and priority programmes aligned to the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2),” the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry said in an update.
The board was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr Munyanyiwa, and the Finance Director, Mr Chirume, during an extensive tour of key projects and facilities under the company’s portfolio.
“Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr T Munyanyiwa, and the Finance Director, Mr C Chirume, the board toured the company’s current offices, the multi-purpose cricket stadium set to host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and offices under construction, gaining first-hand insight into projects enhancing destination competitiveness, advancing sports tourism and elevating the overall tourist experience,” reads the statement.
The familiarisation programme allowed the board to interact with management on ongoing and planned developments that are central to positioning Victoria Falls as a world-class tourism and sports destination, in line with Government’s broader economic transformation agenda.
“The engagement marked a strong and proactive opening phase to the board’s tenure, reaffirming its commitment to sound corporate governance, strategic oversight and the accelerated delivery of world-class tourism infrastructure in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe’s iconic tourism hub.”
Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company plays a strategic role in spearheading tourism infrastructure development in Victoria Falls, a key pillar of Zimbabwe’s tourism sector and a major contributor to national development targets under NDS2.
Through the development of tourism facilities and related infrastructure, the company directly supports the Ministry’s objectives of increasing tourist arrivals, expanding accommodation capacity, improving tourist experiences, attracting both domestic and foreign direct investment, and promoting inclusive and sustainable tourism development.
