Roberta Katunga

Roberta Katunga

Roberta Katunga is a senior reporter at Zimbabwe's Sunday News.

The expansion of Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia, could be completed by 2017, ahead of schedule.

Zim-Zam: Lusaka airport completion brought forward

01 Nov 2016

The Zambia Tourism Agency is now responsible for the licensing of tourism facilities.

Zim-Zam: Tourism authority takes over licensing of facilities

25 Oct 2016

Air Zimbabwe is eyeing routes from China, Singapore and London.

Zim-Zam: Govt explores new routes for national carrier

25 Oct 2016

Rainbow Tourism Group has terminated its management contract of Rainbow Hotel Mocambique in Beira.

Rainbow Tourism exits Mozambique

19 Oct 2016

Ongoing funding challenges are hampering the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority’s marketing efforts.

Zim-Zam: Tourism authority battles funding challenges

18 Oct 2016

Zim-Zam: Cecil repercussions continue a year on

11 Oct 2016

Zimbabwean authorities are moving young elephants from Hwange National Park to Chizarira National Park.

Zim-Zam: ZimParks moves elephants from Hwange to Chizarira

11 Oct 2016

The Zimbabwean tourism industry has been urged to prioritise universal access by Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Anastancia Ndhlovu.

Zim-Zam: Government prioritises universal accessibility

04 Oct 2016

The Victoria Falls-Hwange-Binga-Kariba tourism corridor is expected to be developed after being designated a special economic zone.

Zim-Zam: Plans to develop Vic Falls-Hwange-Binga-Kariba corridor

27 Sep 2016

The redeveloped Thorntree River Lodge is expected to open in May next year.

Zim-Zam: African Bush Camps expands into Zambia

27 Sep 2016

The Amagugu International Heritage Trust has urged the Zimbabwean government to invest in developing tourism infrastructure in rural areas.

Zim-Zam: Govt urged to invest in rural tourism

27 Sep 2016

The Snake Pit in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, offers daily demonstrations.

Zim-Zam: Another snake pit opens in Vic Falls

20 Sep 2016

While the Zambia Tourism Agency suggests the destination is overpriced, operators blame the government tax scheme.

Zim-Zam: Tax scheme blamed for uncompetitive pricing

20 Sep 2016

The new Victoria Falls International Airport is operational, with the new domestic terminal expected to be completed at the end of the month.

Zim-Zam: Vic Falls airport nears completion

13 Sep 2016

Zimbabwe has begun a project to dehorn its rhinos to fight poaching.

Zim-Zam: Rhinos to be dehorned to curb poaching

13 Sep 2016

Bulawayo’s Khumalo Hotel and Conference Centre is expected to open an events centre accommodating 700 delegates at the end of the month.

Zim-Zam: Bulawayo hotel to add events centre

06 Sep 2016

Shearwater Adventures’ new campsite will be 600m from the Victoria Falls.

Zim-Zam: Shearwater campsite to open in December

30 Aug 2016

Zim-Zam: Zimbabwe protests reverse tourism efforts – Mzembi

30 Aug 2016

Victoria Falls operators are reporting a busy high season in the resort town.

Zim-Zam: High season boom for Vic Falls operators

23 Aug 2016

Airlines are placing bigger aircraft on their routes into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, as passenger numbers grow.

Zim-Zam: Airlines bringing bigger equipment to Zim

16 Aug 2016

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