The Department of Tourism has continued to receive enquiries since the closure of the Tourism Relief Fund about the prospects of new funding to continue to support enterprises who are facing renewed challenges due to the impact of COVID19.
Addressing the high-Level Ministerial Panel under the theme “Strengthening Brand Africa for the swift recovery of the tourism sector” the Deputy Minister highlighted the importance of rebuilding the continental brand through actions that dispel negative perceptions about the business environment on the continent.
It has been just more than a year since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and the virus continues to disrupt our lives and may continue to do so for some time to come. The pandemic has so far left countries facing tremendous economic pain and inequality, which can only be overcome through collective action.