18/05/2026
THE HONOUR OF SERVING FOR ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND TEN (1,710) DAYS.
Serving Zambia’s tourism sector over the past 1,710 uninterrupted days has been a profound journey of purpose, learning, and transformation. It has been a period defined by diversity of needs, meaningful engagement, and the shared commitment of stakeholders who believed in the potential of our industry.
Last Saturday, I was deeply humbled by the unity and appreciation demonstrated by stakeholders across the Tourism, Hospitality, and Travel sectors. It was a powerful reminder that our collective efforts have not only strengthened the industry, but also contributed meaningfully to Zambia’s broader national development agenda.
I remain sincerely grateful to His Excellency the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, for the trust and confidence placed in me to lead the Ministry of Tourism during this historic period. It has been an honour to serve under his leadership and to contribute to advancing Zambia’s tourism potential on both the regional and global stage.
As this chapter comes to a close, I do so with a deep sense of gratitude and fulfilment. My hope is that the strong partnership between Government and the private sector will continue to grow, ensuring sustained progress, innovation, and resilience for the industry we have built together.
Sincerely,
RMS
MOT 2021–2026
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