WILDLIFE ACT AMENDMENTS START
Government has started the process of making amendments to the Wildlife Act No. 14 of 2015.
Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Patrick Lungu says it is important that the piece of legislation is amended so that the management of the country’s wildlife resources is fully aligned with the country’s long-term socio-economic development agenda.
Mr. Lungu was speaking when he opened the workshop to consider proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act in Chilanga.
He said this will ensure that the intended objectives of the review process are achieved.
Mr. Lungu called on the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to utilise the window between now and September to reach consensus on the amendments.
He urged the Department of Wildlife to appreciate the links between the Wildlife Act and other pieces of legislation and distinguish between what needs to be legislated and the matters that can be addressed through administrative means.
Mr. Lungu said it is important for Zambia to come up with a law that is progressive, responsive to the needs of all stakeholders.
The tourism sector is listed as a priority sector on Government’s agenda to transform Zambia into a prosperous and middle-income country.