{"id":1052,"date":"2025-11-10T13:31:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T13:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/?p=1052"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:18:12","slug":"zambia-strengthens-tourism-and-investment-ties-with-impero-group-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/?p=1052","title":{"rendered":"Zambia Strengthens Tourism and Investment Ties with Impero Group in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1055 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_a985b64b-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_a985b64b-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_a985b64b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_a985b64b.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1056 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_dc5d8abd-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_dc5d8abd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_dc5d8abd-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_dc5d8abd-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.53_dc5d8abd.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1057 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.54_e44b8ac1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.54_e44b8ac1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.54_e44b8ac1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.34.54_e44b8ac1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1058 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.35.14_481eb0bb-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.35.14_481eb0bb-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.35.14_481eb0bb-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.35.14_481eb0bb-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/dubai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-16.35.14_481eb0bb.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h1>\n<p>Dubai, UAE \u2014 October 29, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Zambia\u2019s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Rodney Malindi Sikumba, MP, held a high-level meeting with the leadership of Impero Group at their global headquarters in Dubai, following his participation in the UAE\u2013Africa Tourism Summit.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting underscored Zambia\u2019s growing appeal as a premier destination for both tourism and foreign direct investment. Impero Group, which already maintains a presence in Zambia\u2019s mining sector, is now seeking to expand its footprint through strategic, broad-based partnerships across multiple industries.<\/p>\n<p>During the engagement, Hon. Sikumba emphasised the importance of fostering collaborations between international investors and Zambian private sector partners, ensuring that investment flows translate into inclusive and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p>Impero Group\u2019s CEO and Managing Partner, Captain Mohamed Ramadan (Rtd), expressed his company\u2019s strong commitment to Zambia, outlining plans to bring 20 Alliance Partners to support his vision of positioning Zambia as a \u201cDubai-like African regional hub for intentional and purposeful FDI.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Sikumba commended the Impero Group\u2019s continued confidence in Zambia\u2019s investment climate and reaffirmed the Government\u2019s support for credible investors seeking to participate in the country\u2019s transformative growth agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Following the meeting, Hon. Sikumba met with staff at the Zambian Consulate in Dubai to extend appreciation for their support during his mission and to highlight the vital role of Zambia\u2019s foreign service in facilitating such strategic partnerships. The Minister has since travelled safely to Egypt to continue his official engagements.<\/p>\n<p>Katangi Henri Chiwela<br \/>\nSecond Secretary-Protocol<br \/>\nZambia Consulate-Dubai<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai, UAE \u2014 October 29, 2025 Zambia\u2019s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Rodney Malindi Sikumba, MP, held a high-level meeting with the leadership of Impero Group at their global headquarters in Dubai, following his participation in the UAE\u2013Africa Tourism Summit. 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