Tourism and Arts Minister Jean Kapata says investing in cultural diversity is key in accelerating the economic development of the country.
Ms Kapata says investing in cultural diversity also provides a platform for bridging the gap between races, tribes and enhances the promotion of peace in the country.
The minister has since reaffirmed government’s commitment to raise strong awareness on the importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion.
ZANIS reports that Ms Kapata said this in Lusaka today when she officiated at this year’s International Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development held under the theme : “Do one thing for Adversity and Inclusion”.
And Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Wamunyima Muwana says government has put measures in place to ensure that the Kabwata cultural village is rehabilitated to match the international standards.
Mr. Muwana said once rehabilitated, the cultural village is of great value to Zambia as it will supplement government’s effort in the creation of employment.
He however called on the private sector to supplement government efforts in rehabilitating the cultural village so that it reclaims its original status.
Meanwhile, Ms Kapata has called on parents to encourage their children to involve themselves in the campaign for cultural diversity for dialogue and development.
The Minister said the move will not only expand their knowledge on culture but also create the much needed jobs for young people in the country.
The celebrations, which took place at the Kabwata cultural village, was attended by various Deputy Ministers, Diplomats and High Commissioners accredited to Zambia and senior government officials.
ZANIS
Madam Kapata,I did not see our President at South African President’s inauguration.
Iwe the man is sick. He collapsed on Friday and has been told to rest,
but Ba Jean nabawama, soon she will start m/dating with tourists.
@wanzelu, zaufiti.
all you think is death of some one ,come on zambians grow up and think of better life not death, how much money will your country spend if the president die today? and election again.think like some educated people galu wanthu iwe ibwa,sata will never die soon
Headline makes no sense at all.
” Tourism and Arts Minister Jean Kapata says investing in cultural diversity is key in accelerating the economic development of the country. ”
How does it do that?
Spot on….and surely there is a more appropriate ministry to persue this. The ministry of culture and chief threatening. ..or something like that. Has she read her job description or ministerial objectives. Correct me if I’m wrong. An example of someone who has not got a clue about what they should be doing…or was she re positioned without announcement.
Most politicians like making statements they do not understand. Usually they are naked without substance. She should have explained in detail how employment can be created really through cultural diversity other than making blunt statements with no idea how. Anyway the speech should have been written for her but she should tried to expanded that in detail.
@MrK
Spot on!! I am also wondering how? I don’t know why everything should be linked to economic development even when there is no clear link!!
Ba Jean,concentrate on the most pinching issues at the moment,your ZAWA officers are suffering getting meagre salaries as monthly remunerations and you are there talking of economic development in the name of culture.Remedy the situation in ZAWA before things goes to worse,don’t say i did not warn you!!!