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South Africa: Cases of Malara on the rise
The South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announced on 10 May 2023 that it is currently seeing a significant increase in malaria cases in … read more
Africa’s Travel Indaba: New Police unit to boosts tourism investment
The 2023 Africa’s Travel Indaba in the vibrant and bustling city of Durban was a grand affair when it kicked off with the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) session, featuring a line-up of top-tier speakers who delivered riveting addresses.
Held at the iconic Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, this p… read more
These two hiking trails in the Western Cape are among the 35 Best Hikes in the World
British travel adventure company Explore! recently named the 35 Best Hikes in the World(that anyone can do) and two hiking trails in … read more
Zimbabwe has lifted all Covid-19 restrictive measures
Zimbabwe has lifted all restrictive measures that it had put in place to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic with effected from 09 May 2023. Travellers are no longer required to produce Covid-19 vaccination certificates at po… read more
'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Regional Tours begin
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has begun its regional tourist visits as part of efforts to promote the 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Campaign and encourage domestic tourism.
The team has over the last two weeks visited Aburi Gardens, Bunso Eco Park, and Akwamu Fie … read more
Transforming Nigeria's Railway System for a sustainable future
In the recently launched Agenda 2050, the Nigerian government recognizes the pivotal role of a functional railway system in achieving sustainable socio-economic development. Despite the decline in the performance of the Nigerian railway system due to policy neglect and competition from road transport, the government has made significant i… read more
SAA announces fleet expansion (one Airbus A330 and 5 A320s) to relaunch long-haul routes
South African Airways (SAA) announces that it has been given the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations.
Interim CEO, Professor John Lamola, says the airline’… read more
Cronos Airlines Benin takes off
Cronos Airlines Benin officially started its commercial operations on Thursday 4 May 2023. From its base in Cotonou, the new startup, a subsidiary of the Equatorial Guinean group of the same name, is showing its regional ambitions.
5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit moves to Swakopmund
The 5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge is set to take place from May 31 to June 2, 2023, in Swakopmund, Namibia, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. Swakopmund is a coastal city west of the capital, Windhoek, known for its beautiful sandy beaches.
In collaboration with the UNWTO and… read more
All-Embraer operator Rano Air launches operations with Kano - Abuja flight
Rano Air obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) on 14 April 2023. With this precious sesame in hand, the launch of commercial activities of the new private operator, which becomes Nigeria's 12th active scheduled airline, was expected.
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