Zimbabwe raises U.S.$200 Million to Give Victoria Falls Facelift Ahead of the 2013 United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly

Zimbabwe has so far, raised over US$200 million to give the Victoria Falls a facelift ahead of the 2013 United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly and has availed several credit facilities for needy companies. The Government was taking the project seriously and is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the mega international event that brings together delegates from more 176 countries was successfully held. So far, the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has been thrown a US$150 million lifeline to expand and refurbish the Victoria Falls International Airport with effect from next month.

The Victoria Falls Hospital has also been allocated US$6,9 million, roads rehabilitation and maintenance, US$3,7 million and upgrading of water supply system US$15 million. Work in all these projects is expected to commence in March.