VICTORIA Falls has intensified efforts to lure investors with the aim of developing infrastructure that matches its new status as a city.
The Zimbabwean government accorded the northwestern city that status in 2020.
It is a prime tourism destination and is home to one of the World’s Natural Wonders, the Victoria Falls, which draws thousands of tourists each year.
Victoria Falls City came up with a five-year strategic plan (2018-2022) in 2018 with attaining city status – one of the goals.
From 2018 to date, the city has witnessed development of a number of hotels and lodges worth a combined over US$100 million (R1, 6 billion) and continues to court investors for more hospitality infrastructure.
These include Mbano Manor Hotel, Palm River Hotel, Sawanga Mall, Three Monkeys Restaurant, KFC, Pariah State, OK Mart, Glow Petroleum, Comoil, and several others under construction.
Mayor Somveli Dlamini said the local authority offers two years tax free bonus to new land investors.
“As…
#africatourism #africatravel