AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarathon & Tourism: Zimbabwe’s Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is set for a star-studded showdown on Sunday, with defending champions Fortunate Chidzivo and Blessing Waison aiming to repeat their wins—good news for the Victoria Falls travel crowd. Road Travel: Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road upgrade is making life easier, with only two detours left on the first 100km after another 9.2km section opened, promising smoother trips for one of the region’s busiest tourism corridors. Border Travel Rules: South Africa has introduced a mandatory Online Traveller Declaration for all travellers entering or leaving, effective July 1—Zambia’s High Commission says declarations can be done via SARS portals/apps or QR codes. Fuel & Visitor Disruption: Livingstone is hit by fuel shortages, with some stations running dry and motorists/tour operators queuing for hours, threatening bookings and transport schedules around Victoria Falls and Mosi-oa-Tunya. Wildlife Tourism Boost: Zambia plans to reintroduce cheetahs to the Luangwa Valley for the first time in nearly three decades, a move expected to strengthen biodiversity and wildlife tourism. Regional Politics & Travel Context: President Hichilema continues a North-Western campaign tour across Chavuma, Zambezi, Kabompo and Kalumbila, while police in Malawi stress roadblocks are not for begging—both stories matter for travellers watching security and movement.
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