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Cape Town: Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail closed for this hiking season
The City of Cape Town has announced that the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail will remain closed for this hiking season.
The storm over the long weekend (22 – 25 September 2023) resulted in sev… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines is replacing its Boeing 777 fleet with four Boeing 787 Dreamliners
TAAG Angola Airlines is renewing its fleet with four Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as announced in a recent press release. The airline’s CEO, Eduardo Fairen, expressed the goal of having a diverse fleet to cater to various flight types, particularly intercontinental connections. The 787 Dreamliner aligns with their strategy for modern, … read more
TAZARA: Temporary suspension of passenger train services in Zambia
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that passenger train operations in Zambia have been suspended until further notice. According to the railway's ma… read more
Nigeria Immigration to acquire aircraft, deploy e-gate for facilitation
Acting Comptroller General Caroline Wuraola Adepoju reveals plans to acquire aircraft and drones for border security, emphasizing their inclusion in the upcoming budget.
She also announces the 2024 deployment of e-gates at all access points to enhance facilitation and reduce stress, discussed during the “One Impression” Inter-Agency Retr… read more
Port Victoria in Seychelles to introduce Cruise Village for coming season
Port Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles has announced plans to establish a Cruise Village adjacent the cruise terminal for the 2023/24 cruise season, in order to ensure passengers deal with licensed service providers and enjoy their time on the island.
Seychelles cruise season runs from October, 2023 to May, 2024 and the… read more
Southern Africa Railway safety week celebration date
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Transport and Institutions in charge of railway safety expects to celebrate the National Railway Safety Week at the grounds of the Tanzania Railway Technology Institute (TIRTEC), in the Tabora region from 09 to 13 October, 2023.
The Government of the Sixth Pha… read more
Touch Down Travels offers new travel experience, easy pay system
Touch Down Travels has unveiled an Experience Center in Almiralty road in Lekki, Lagos for people who desire to travel the opportunity to experience different destinations before actually travelling there.
The Experience Center on the Ground Floor, D’Galleria Mall on Admiralty way Lekki offers an array of destinations to different individu… read more
Air Tanzania welcomes first Boeing 737 MAX for expanding routes
Boeing and Air Tanzania celebrated the arrival of the airline’s first Boeing 737 MAX 9, making Air Tanzania the first African carrier to receive this fuel-efficient single-aisle jet. The introduction of the 737 MAX 9 reflects Air Tanzania’s commitment to meeting the rising demand for air travel in West Africa, Southern Africa, and India.… read more
IATA welcomes United Nigeria Airline as member
The International Air Transport Association, IATA has admitted United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited into its fold as a member of the global aviation body.
The airlines’ admittance into IATA was conveyed to the management of United Nigeria Airlines in a letter dated October 9, 2023, and addressed to Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, chairman … read more
Tourism Equity Fund welcomed
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed Cabinet's concurrence for the implementation of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF).
Following a protracted court case, earlier this year, an out-of-court TEF settlement was reached with the applicants and the court application was subsequently withdrawn.
The Department of Tourism has been gi… read more
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