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KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini Municipality has opened more beaches in Durban as water quality improves
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday (01 November 2022)… read more
East Africa’s Economy to Grow by 4 Percent in 2022
A report by the Africa Development Bank (ADB) now says East African economies are expected to grow by four percent in this year. The African Development Bank forecasts the region’s GDP at four per cent this year, before recovering to 4.7 per cent in 2023, helped by the reopening of the economies after the Covid-19 containment measure… read more
Royal Air Maroc returns to Angola after more than 2 years of absence
Since the reopening of the borders and the resumption of traffic during the 2022 summer season, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is progressively strengthening its flight programme, with a consolidation of its Portuguese-speaking markets.
RAM will resume, as of next month, the direct route between Casablanca and Luanda. From 9 December, the Mo… read more
Kenya Airways opens direct route between Mombasa and Dubai
Kenya Airways will launch a direct route between the coastal city and Mombasa and Dubai from next month.
From December 1, the route will be offered four times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) on the Nairobi-Mombasa-Dubai route.
Flight KQ306 will depart Nairobi at 20:55, arrive in Mombasa at 21:55, leave a… read more
Africa still roams free in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia has often been described as an "undiscovered and unspoiled" wilderness area. This year, however, this national park on the banks of the Zambezi River received global attention as well as many prestigious accolades.
The biggest attraction of the Lower Zambezi is that it is still authentic and… read more
Angama plans tented safari lodge in the shadow of Kilimanjaro
Safari operator Angama said it plans to open Angama Amboseli, an intimate 10-suite tented lodge set in Kenya's private 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary, against the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The debut is scheduled for November of 2023.
Each of Angama Amboseli's tented suites, including two sets of connecting family units, will featu… read more
World Travel Market will go ahead, despite potential travel disruption
World Travel Market London is going ahead with its packed schedule of events at ExCeL London from 7-9 November 2022, despite planned industrial action on days one and three of the show.
Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director WTM London, said: “It’s disappointing that strikes have been called on the first and last days of World Travel… read more
KLM adds more flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be increasing daily flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town to 10 flights per week from 1 November 2022, to celebrate 30 years of flying between the two cities.
The airline launched its very first flight between Amsterdam and C… read more
Seven ways to cut down on your travel costs
Travelling is a dream for almost everyone, but it stays a dream for many. The main reason for that is the cost associated with it. Depending on where you’re going, it could end up costing a small fortune. Nobody wants to break the bank to pay for this, but you don’t have to.
By using a few ways to cut down on your travel costs, you can mak… read more
Zambia accelerating efforts to ensure railway sector improves
Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says Zambia is accelerating efforts to ensure that the railway sector improves its efficiency and contributes to the movement of heavy and bulk cargo in the region, thereby preserving the road infrastructure.
Mr Tayali has further noted that collaboration with the private sector is key t… read more
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