The Sunday Mail

NEW: Cabinet approves Zim bid to host ICASA  

Online Reporter

Zimbabwe’s bid to host the 22nd edition of the International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa (ICASA) next year has been approved by Cabinet.

Addressing Tuesday’s post-Cabinet media briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said Zimbabwe is one of the two countries that qualified for pre-selection to host ICASA 2023.

“The conference will market the country as a centre of excellence for provision of research and training in HIV/Aids and TB, and as a safe tourist destination,” she said.

“Over a thousand direct and indirect jobs will be created in the hospitality, transport and security services ahead of and during the conference.”