February 27, 2021 Steve Chirombo-Mana 4 Comments
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Dr. Michael Usi on says time has come that Malawians should start considering tourism as business if the sector is to make meaningful contribution to the development of the country.
Usi:Tourism is not a foreign phenomenon
Usi made the remarks when he engaged officials from Lengwe National Park, Chikwawa District Council, selected chiefs and officers from Chikwawa Police Station to a discussion following incidents of crocodile attacks in the district on Friday .
He said there is need for people to seriously balance their culture that would in turn positively impact on the tourism sector.
Ministry of Local Government has urged chiefs in the country to enhance dissemination of Coronavirus messages to their subjects in order to contain the pandemic.
Daud, Kunkuyu presenting a gift to the newly installed chief
Deputy Minister of Local Government, Halima Daudi, made the call Thursday when she graced installation of Sub Traditional Authority Chiputula after attaining part of Makhuwira area in the district.
She said: “When you get back to your homes, please promote awareness on Covid-19, the issues to do with regular hand washing with soap, maintaining social distance as well as wearing of face masks. Our people need to know these things.”