The decision is final, and no amount of pressure from anyone will compel the PF government to alter its position on the matter. - Jean Kapata

As a Ministry we would like to tap into the Chinese market in terms of tourists. They have a large number of tourists. We are also working on partnering with Seychelles since they have an expanse of water but they do not have game parks. In Zambia we have about 20 game parks and therefore, when people visit the vast waters on the beaches of Seychelles, they could fly directly to Zambia and enjoy wildlife viewing. Zambia is in the process of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Seychelles to implement this.

This comes after President Edgar Lungu directed the Ministries of Tourism and Local Government to review existing town plans and designate areas for game reserves.

Newcomers should feel at ease, as they are welcome. They have already renounced their previous party. It is only those who haven't renounced their former parties that need to be treated with caution.