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The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the Ministry of Transport is contemplating the reinstatement of passenger rail services suspended in March 2020.
The Minister highlighted the inauguration of the Limpopo route by Botswana Railways, with trains extending to Chicualacua… read more
Swiss air quality technology company IQAir has released the 6th Annual World Air Quality Report, which reveals details of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2023. For this year’s report, data from more than 3… read more
June Chepkemei, formerly the Acting Managing Director at the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB).
Chepkemei will serve in this role for t… read more
As the demand for luxury travel experiences in Africa rebounds, ILTM Africa returns to Cape Town for its 9th edition. Themed 'Step Inside ILTM Africa,' the event will showcase the finest in luxury African travel to the world's most esteemed buyers from April 7-9, 2024. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical… read more
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections regarding Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways, expressing concerns about potential competition restrictions in the passenger air transport market in and out of Italy.
The investigation highlights worries about increased prices or decreas… read more
The absence of rail connections to Botswana or Zambia presents a significant obstacle to the competitiveness of Namibian ports. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) asserts that by establishing rail connectivity, Namibian ports can fortify their competitive stance in Southern Africa and enhance the efficiency of the overal… read more
After an absence of nearly a decade, Kenya Airways (KQ) is set to resume operations in Eldoret today, intensifying the competition in the North Rift town's aviation market.
This move puts KQ's low-cost subsidiary, Jambojet, head-to-head against Skyward Express, the two primary carriers servicing the route presently.
KQ … read more
SAS and Turkish Airlines have opted to end their codeshare partnership, effective September 1. Consequently, flights previously accessible for booking with SAS route designations operated by Turkish Airlines (and vice versa) will no l… read more
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has called upon all tourist hotels in the county, ranked three-stars and above, to open up bureau de change or foreign exchange windows to bring the services closer to their visitors and minimize black -market business.
BoT Governor Emanuel Tutuba made this week during a one- day engagement/meeting with ho… read more
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sacked chief executive officers of
the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Authority (NCAA) respectively, the State House announced yesterday in a
press statement.
The sacked top officials are TTB Director-General Damas Mfugale and NCAA Commissioner Richard Kiiz… read more
Botswana continues strategic rail expansion and infrastructure enhancement
Survey: These towns in South Africa have the best air quality
June Chepkemei appointed new Kenya Tourism Board CEO
ILTM Africa 2024 meets surging demand for luxury African travel
European Commission raises concerns over Lufthansa’s stake acquisition in ITA Airways
Namport Advocates For Rail Connection To Botswana-Zambia
KQ boosts capacity to Eldoret with now 5 weekly flights
SAS and Turkish Airlines terminate codeshare deal
Hotels given green light to engage in currency echange business
President Samia Suluhu appoints Ephraim Mafuru as Tanzania Tourist Board Director General
