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• Destinations
• 23/02/2021 06:08

South Africa: New toll tariffs on national roads to take effect from 01 March 2021!

South Africa's Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has approved the 2021 toll tariffs as recommended by the South African National Ro… read more

• Destinations
• 20/02/2021 20:41

Seychelles eyes partly reopening to all tourists as of March

Seychelles is partly on target to achieve its objective of vaccinating 70 percent of its local population in order to reopen its doors to visitors from anywhere in the world mid March, said a top health official.

As of February 17, close to 41 840 people have received their first dose of vaccine which represents 60 percent of the 70… read more

• Destinations
• 19/02/2021 07:43

Honeymoon in South Africa

Going on honeymoon overseas seems an unlikely prospect for newly married couples in South Africa for the time being. But do not fear, this country has plenty of utterly romantic places where you can have a luxurious “mini ‘moon”.

Here are three of our top picks.

Situated 300km from East London, near Port St Johns, this … read more

• Destinations
• 18/02/2021 21:23

Air Namibia liquidation threatens survival of Namibia Airports Company (NAC)

On February 10, the Namibian state, unable to bail out Air Namibia for the umpteenth time, opted for liquidation. The national company represented 65% of the air traffic of the 8 main airports in the country.

NAC, the manager of these platforms, fears for its… read more

• Destinations
• 18/02/2021 20:15

Zim extends lockdown

Zimbabwe on Friday extended the duration of nationwide lockdown measures until Feb. 15 to curtail the further spread of the novel coronavirus.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a live address on the public Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) on the latest extension of the level-four lockdown.

Chiwenga, who is … read more

• Destinations
• 18/02/2021 11:58

Tourism Body in new move to boost visitor numbers

Tourism promoters are undertaking a number of initiatives meant to boost the number of arrivals to Tanzania's attractions after a 47 percent drop in 2020.

With a number of countries employing lockdowns to cushion themselves against the global Covid-19 pandemic, Tanzania also found itself on the losing end. The Tanzania Tourist Bo… read more

• Miscellaneous
• Destinations
• 18/02/2021 05:20

Wakashio’s Stern Removal Kicks Off in Mauritius

Six months after the scuttling  of the Wakashio’s bow, the dismantling of the stern has finally kicked off in Pointe d’Esny, Mauritius. The parts will be transported on a special barge to Port-Louis’ harbor before being handed over … read more

• Destinations
• 17/02/2021 19:55

Kenya banks on new plan to revive Tourism

The government is banking on recognition of top industry performers and private-public partnerships in its efforts to revive the tourism sector, which suffered a slump last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said Magical Kenya Signature Experiences (MKSE), a programme that recognises outfits that offer t… read more

• Flights
• Destinations
• 16/02/2021 20:31

Vic Falls - Record Flows for February

Victoria Falls, one of southern Africa's biggest tourist attractions, has recorded its highest flows for the month of February following heavy rains that have been received in the bulk of the SADC region.

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) said the water levels have increased significantly compared to the same period la… read more

• Destinations
• 16/02/2021 20:31

South Africa Opens Its Land Borders – What About Air Travel?

As of February 13th, South Africa as a country moved to “Alert Level 3.” Under this restriction level, the nation’s 20 land borders, which were partially operational, will  be  fully operational. The 33 land borders which were closed will remain closed. This is the most significant change for South Africa’s borders – but what about air… read more