ZIMBABWE and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral co-operation in tourism and environmental management following a high-level diplomatic engagement in Harare on Wednesday.
This came out in a meeting between Botswana’s Environment and Tourism minister Winter Boipuso Mmolotsi and Information minister Jenfan Muswere at Munhumutapa building in Harare.
The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to deepen ties between the two neighbouring countries and build on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) previously signed in the areas of tourism and environmental protection.
Leading the Botswana delegation was the country’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Sarah Molosiwa.
The meeting focused on exploring joint projects, enhancing regional tourism and protecting shared ecosystems, particularly within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area.
Muswere highlighted the importance of collaboration in fostering sustainable economic development and regional integration through tourism and environmental initiatives.
“Our meeting reinforces the strong foundation laid by both countries through the tourism MoU,” he said.
“We are prioritising joint marketing strategies, community-based tourism models and the relaxation of immigration policies to ease tourist movement between our borders.”
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Muswere said Zimbabwe and Botswana were working towards a common framework for biodiversity preservation, improved wildlife conservation and technical co-operation in environmental management.
This includes proposed exchange programmes for conservation professionals and stronger institutional ties between the two nations.
Mmolotsi described the engagement as a symbolic and strategic step towards building lasting partnerships under Botswana’s new administration.
“Wildlife knows no borders and our co-operation must reflect that reality,” he said.
“We are here to affirm that Botswana remains fully committed to working with Zimbabwe on key areas such as wildlife protection, eco-tourism and climate resilience.”
Mmolotsi added that institutional collaboration and open communication will be critical in tackling shared challenges and maximising mutual opportunities in tourism and conservation.
