Zambia Army partners tourism institute to equip personnel with training in hospitality management

The Zambia Army has partnered with the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies (ZITHS) to provide military personnel with professional training in tourism and hospitality management.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on October 17, 2025, marks a key milestone for the Army’s Catering Directorate as part of ongoing efforts to modernise operations and enhance professional competencies among its members.

Director General for Education, Libraries and Museums, Brigadier General Kennedy Sialoombe, said the agreement formalised a collaboration that would contribute to national development and capacity building.

Sialoombe noted that the training would equip Army personnel with world-class skills in hospitality, tourism, and events management — improving the management of military facilities and creating post-retirement opportunities for officers, soldiers, and civilian staff.

Sialoombe thanked ZITHS for partnering with the Army and urged the institution to ensure the training remains practical, relevant, and of high quality.

“The Zambia Army remains committed to education and professional development as key elements in modernising its operations,” he said.

ZITHS Executive Director, Anne Kaoma Sibanda, reaffirmed her institution’s commitment to delivering training that meets international standards.

Sibanda said ZITHS would ensure that Army personnel acquire the necessary skills to effectively manage hospitality and tourism services within and beyond the military.

The partnership will also facilitate exchange programmes, internships, and practical training aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing learning between the two institutions.

The initiative forms part of the Zambia Army’s broader vision to modernise the force and improve service delivery through continuous training and skills development.

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