Roberta Katunga

Roberta Katunga

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

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has called on the industry to review its pricing.

Zim-Zam: Calls to review Zimbabwe’s pricing

10 Aug 2016

One of the double-storey chalets at Track and Trail River Camp in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

Zim-Zam: New look for South Luangwa camp

10 Aug 2016

Zim-Zam: Protests not good for tourism

02 Aug 2016

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has only received half of the funding it is due, says Chief Executive, Karikoga Kaseke.

Zim-Zam: Lack of funding hampers Zimbabwe’s marketing efforts

02 Aug 2016

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has delayed the building of a shelter for tourists at the Kazungula border post.

Zim-Zam: Bureaucracy stifles bid to improve border post

26 Jul 2016

The rooms and public areas at African Sun Amber Hotel in Mutare will be redone ahead of the property’s rebrand later this year.

Zim-Zam: Revamp for African Sun property ahead of rebrand

26 Jul 2016

Construction of an airstrip in the Liuwa Plain National Park is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Zim-Zam: New airstrip to open access to Liuwa

19 Jul 2016

Zim-Zam: Two news hotels for Kenneth Kaunda airport

19 Jul 2016

Zim-Zam: New luxury camp for Zambia

19 Jul 2016

The Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe expects the country’s hotel occupancies to drop from 42% to 35% in the first half of this year.

Zim-Zam: Hotel association anticipates occupancy dip

12 Jul 2016

After experiencing up to 40% cancellations last year, Zambia’s Lower Zambezi region is experiencing growth in tourist arrivals.

Zim-Zam: Lower Zambezi rebounds

05 Jul 2016

Zambia’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is undergoing a US$360 million expansion project over the next few years.

Zim-Zam: Refurb for Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda Airport

05 Jul 2016

The Zambia Airports Corporation is engaging international airlines, including Turkish Airlines, to service the Zambia route with direct flights.

Zim-Zam: Zambia courts international airlines

05 Jul 2016

A new initiative will provide funding for the development of tourism facilities at low interest rates.

Zim-Zam: New fund to support tourism development

28 Jun 2016

Bulawayo will host Zimbabwe’s Sanganai/Hlanganani trade show for the next three years.

Zim-Zam: Zimbabwe city to host Sanganai for three years

21 Jun 2016

Air Zimbabwe has applied for a licence to resume its flights to London.

Zim-Zam: Air Zimbabwe set to resume London route

21 Jun 2016

The lack of point-of-sale facilities in Zimbabwe is a challenge to the tourism industry, as tourists are reluctant to carry cash, members of the trade say.

Zim-Zam: Lack of payment facilities a challenge for Zimbabwe

21 Jun 2016

Zimbabwe is attracting more safari visitors, with a growth in new markets such as South America and Asia.

Zim-Zam: Safari destinations see increase in visitors

14 Jun 2016

The Khami Ruins are situated just outside Bulawayo.

Zim-Zam: Bid to attract tourists to Bulawayo and surrounds

07 Jun 2016

Rainbow Beitbridge Hotel in Zimbabwe has closed its doors.

Zim-Zam: Another Beitbridge hotel closes its doors

07 Jun 2016

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