Government looks forward to the implementation of the Private Public Partnership (PPP) for the redevelopment of Longacres Lodge in Lusaka that will see the facility upgraded to a three to five start hotel scheduled for 2021.
Ministry of Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary (PS) Dr. Auxilia Ponga says the improvement of the resort that will bring about banks, business centre, a big conference facility and a restaurant will bring about a new lease of life to the gatehouse that has been in existence since 1957.
She bemoaned the state of some of the fitting like the ceiling boards that have to be continuously replaced due to leaks in the roof from time using the little finances raised from room fees.