Zimbabwe to restructure national aviation authority

By Wallace Mawire Zimbabwe's government is in the process of restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) in a bid to separate regulatory and airports management functions, according to President Robert Mugabe. President Mugabe recently revealed at the commissioning of the Victoria Falls International Airport that the initiative to restructure the country's aviation authority is in line with international best practices. "This will not only enhance safety and security compliance, but will also provide scope for private sector participation in airport operations in Zimbabwe," President Mugabe said. He added that Zimbabwe's government recognises that air transport is pivotal to the economic growth of the country.Mugabe said that air transport facilitates trade and tourism and fosters regional integration. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) is the civil aviation agency of Zimbabwe, established on 1 January 1999 to replace the Department of Civil Aviation. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has also just launched its client service charter, which is expected to assure stakeholders of excellency in service offer.