Tourism and Arts Minister Sylvia Masebo has appointed Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba to a new seven-member Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) Board to be headed by former Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) President and renowned dairy farmer, Guy Robinson.
Unveiling the new ZAWA Board at a media breakfast in Lusaka today Ms Masebo called on the newly appointed members to ensure that they assist government develop a strategic framework that will sustain the country’s wildlife and game management.
Ms Masebo said she is confident the new board that included two traditional leaders would be able to offer qualitative knowledge that will steer government policies on issues of wildlife conservation.
Other board members appointed includes; Tourism Permanent Secretary Charity Mwansa, Ms Kasiya Kazembe from the Ministry of Finance, Mrs Anita Balletoi, Chieftainess Mwape of the Nsenga of Petauke district, Mr Younaso Mita, Mr Timothy Mushibwe and Senior Chief Inyambo Yeta of the Lozi people in Sesheke district.
She said once all legislative procedures were done by her ministry, the tourism sector would be the beckon to reckon with in terms of massive employment creation in the country.
Ms Masebo however, said ZAWA has in the recent years failed to tick due to what she described as selfish driven motives by some individuals.
The appointment follows the recent dismissal of some top ZAWA officers.
I only hope that the inclusion of Kabimba is an error. You cant have a senior minister like Kabimba reporting to a fellow minister. It cant work.
Did I read right that Justice Minister is a member? That is not possible. The board is supposed to report to a Minister. And a fellow Minister cannot report to a Minister. That is irregular. The Permanent Secretary can be a member but not a Minister. If this is true it must be corrected soonest. Ms Masebo if you have reason make the correction quickly otherwise you will be embarrassing yourself, Winter and Mr Sata.