By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has retired its chief executive, Karikoga Kaseke.

In a statement, Monday ZTA board said Kaseke had been retired on medical grounds.

Below is the ZTA statement on Kaseke’s retirement.

The Board of Directors of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority wishes to advise the tourism industry and all stakeholders that Dr Karikoga Kaseke has been retired from the post of Chief Executive of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority after a long period of indisposition. Dr Kaseke fell ill in November 2018 and has not been well since then. His retirement followed the recommendations of a medical Board and is effective 01 July 2021.
Dr Kaseke served the organization as its Chief Executive from June 2005 up until his retirement. The Board and indeed everyone had hoped for his recovery and we continue to pray for the restoration of his health. Dr KK, as he is affectionately known, will be sadly missed in the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority in particular and the tourism industry as a whole, both locally and beyond our borders.
Allow me to thank the Kaseke family, industry, and all our stakeholders for the support and cooperation given to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Dr KK during these past two years. We would like to kindly request you to continue with your support and cooperation as we recruit a new Chief Executive for the organization.