President Hakainde Hichilema welcomed American actor, television host, author, and businessman Steve Harvey to State House yesterday. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to enhance Zambia’s tourism sector, leveraging Mr. Harvey’s vast network, particularly among African American travelers, as well as his global influence.
President Hichilema highlighted the potential for collaboration in promoting Zambia as a premier tourist destination. Despite challenges such as the drought impacting attractions like Victoria Falls, the country’s tourism industry continues to demonstrate resilience and growth.
“Zambia would greatly benefit from having international celebrities like Mr. Harvey showcase our unique offerings to the world,” the President said.
The discussion emphasized the untapped potential of Zambia’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, with a shared vision of increasing the country’s visibility on the global tourism map.
Mr. Harvey’s visit is seen as a promising step toward fostering international partnerships that could drive investment and bolster the nation’s economic development through tourism.
I wonder how much this endeavor will gobble! But power shortages stand in the way of all manner of development.
Mr President where are your ministers for you to be involved in everything and this should start from our Embassy in the USA and your government should sort out the load shedding than wasting resources on arresting opponents your Excellence
CORRECT Plot one is a disgrace to the country
We joke too much in Africa…..even our own Tourism we beg foreigners to boost it on our behalf….like seriously…the entire Office of the President stooping so low to welcome Steve Harvey…..we should be ashamed of ourselves…Zambian Tourism can only be boosted by Zambians not someone who probably knew about Zambia the moment he landed in Zambia and before that he had no clue there’s a country called Zambia
How many locals support tourism? How many Zambians have extra cash to go and tour our national parks, sleep in hotels and lodges? we rely heavily on foreign tourist. How Zambians can fly from Lusaka to Ndola, Livingstone,Mfuwe and other destinations? if Steve Harvey can boost our tourism through his connections there is nothing wrong.
One has to wonder was Steve invited here or did he come out of genuine interest
DID he pay for the trip or did we ??
The fact it is for tourism I do give it the thumbs up and support
Unfortunatley we dont have enough reasonably price lodges to suit our pockets
No one can develop zambia then
Zambians themselves. Just give
All tax breaks and incentives to
Zambians.
@ Tikki and Moto
Its called “kickbacks” ..this trip was funded by zambian tax payers money and Steve Harvey is demanding millions for this trip….and whoever facilitated the trip got a huge brown envelope ….Stave Harvey is a washed out broke talk show host….now he wants to milk the Zambian Government….notice how they only think of traveling to Africa when they’re old and broke
You may well be right !!, but still undecided ? the problem being we are never told the truth only half truths, this all leads to negativity and suspicion through no fault of ours
We invite this guy to help boost tourism which in part would speak to Zambia a unique African destination and the gift you decide to give him is a portrait of himself? Not even a painting that might speak to local artistic capacity but a photo? In an ordinary frame? This is the best that the highest office in the land could come up with!? We are not serious. This endeavour has flopped even before it starts!
Steve Harvey is Former Botswana President Masisi best friend.
He used to frequent Botswana a lot because of its diamond.
Even the Kardashians have frequent Botswana because of their interest in investing in diamonds.
They’re called celebrities for a reason,they’ve a self serving interest.
I would’ve be surprised if he’s in Zambia for Gold explorations.
Next we will be inviting Mike Tyson to boost football!!! This guy is entangled in P Diddy issues. Ask Katt Williams.
AGAIN how often was it “boosted”in the past 60 years,I wonder what comes out??