A local chief is pushing hard for sponsors to back his regional development awards. Chief Dakamela of Nkayi called for stakeholders in Matabeleland to unite and pool resources for his annual achievers ceremony. He argued the event could spearhead rural industrialization, aiming to transform the area into an upper-middle-income economy. The government declared Nkayi a tourist destination, a status the chief says locals must now validate.
He urged investment in cultural centers and better accommodation for visitors, seeing tourism as a key opportunity. The ceremony itself celebrates excellence in education, health, agriculture, and the arts. It also supports vulnerable groups through a trust that pays school fees for underprivileged children.
Chief Dakamela highlighted critical infrastructure needs to enable growth. He stressed drilling more boreholes to improve the water supply for healthcare facilities. The completion of key roads, including the Bulawayo-Nkayi route and a proposed Kwekwe-Lupane link, is presented as vital for unlocking business potential. He appealed for collaboration from district councils and well-wishers to finish these projects, framing them as essential for progress. The awards serve as a platform for discussions on rural development and cultural preservation.
He urged investment in cultural centers and better accommodation for visitors, seeing tourism as a key opportunity. The ceremony itself celebrates excellence in education, health, agriculture, and the arts. It also supports vulnerable groups through a trust that pays school fees for underprivileged children.
Chief Dakamela highlighted critical infrastructure needs to enable growth. He stressed drilling more boreholes to improve the water supply for healthcare facilities. The completion of key roads, including the Bulawayo-Nkayi route and a proposed Kwekwe-Lupane link, is presented as vital for unlocking business potential. He appealed for collaboration from district councils and well-wishers to finish these projects, framing them as essential for progress. The awards serve as a platform for discussions on rural development and cultural preservation.
