Zambia Institute of Architects meets the Minister of Tourism; form L to R, Council Member, Ar. Peter Kabwe, Honarary Secretary Ar. Daisy C. Zulu, President, Ar. Fidelis C. Kabwiri, Hon. Rodney Sikumba, Honarary Secretary Ar. Katongo C. Mulenga, Permanent Secretary, Tourism, Mr. Evans Muhanga, Council Member Ar. Tekela Musenge
The Zambia Institute of Architects President Ar. Fidelis Kabwiri in the company of some council members
paid a courtesy call on Hon. Rodney Sikumba Minister of Tourism this morning at his office. Hon. Rodney
Malindi Sikumba
In attendance
Hon. Rodney Sikumba – Minister of Tourism
Mr. Evans Muhanga – Permanent Secretary Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Tourism Zambia
Mr. Charles Mweshi – Director Planning Ministry of Tourism
Ar. Fidelis Kabwiri – President ZIA
Ar. Daisy Zulu – Honorary Secretary ZIA
Ar. Katongo Mulenga – Honorary Treasurer ZIA
Ar. Tekela Musenge – Council Member ZIA
Ar. Peter Kabwe – Council Member ZIA
Mr. Kalumbu Hamabwe – ZIA Secretariat
Ar. Kabwiri informed the Minister that ZIA and it's members are available to partner with the Ministry to
enhance the tourism sector especially with regards to the built environment.
Mr Kabwiri highlighted the important role good Architectural infrastructure can play in boosting tourism
sector revenues and create employment for the country at large. He informed the Honorable Minister
that ZIA and it's members are ready to work with the government in policy formulation and
implementation of infrastructure projects within the tourism sector. ZIA is ready to work with the
Ministry to develop strategies that will help boost tourism in all towns and villages across the country.
Hon. Sikumba said that the Ministry is open to receive guidance on policy relating to the built
environment and that they have created positions for ZIA to be represented on various boards and
committees within the Ministry. He emphasized the need for collaboration between the Ministry and
ZIA in finding solutions to challenges being currently faced in the tourism sector. He finally concluded
that his Ministry is open for further engagement and the office of the P.S. will now be open for ZIA
engagements and collaborations.
