Travel news overview

• Flights
• 28/10/2022 05:58

Ethiopian Airlines launches Bulawayo service

Ethiopian Airlines will launch its new service to Bulawayo on October 30 using a Boeing 737-800.  The flight will stop in Victoria Falls before carrying on to Bulawayo and from there, the return flight will fly direct to Addis Ababa.  … read more

• Flights
• Miscellaneous
• 28/10/2022 05:48

Travel guide: How to choose a travel destination for your next big trip

When it comes to planning a vacation, there are many factors to consider. But one of the most important decisions you'll make is deciding where to go. With so many amazing places to choose from, how do you pick the right destination for your needs? Here are some tips on how to choose a travel destination for your next big trip!

Consider yo… read more

• Destinations
• 28/10/2022 05:48

Namibia is now offering a digital nomad visa

Last week, Namibia joined the increasing number of African countries offering digital nomad visas.

The Namibia Digital Nomad Visa which is valid for six months allows those seeking priceless memories while also gaining international working experiences and establishing lifelong contacts for only approximate $62 excluding other cost… read more

• Destinations
• 27/10/2022 23:28

Botswana: e-Visa application system is temporarily interrupted

Botswana's Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announ… read more

• Flights
• 27/10/2022 06:27

Ethiopian Airlines to cut back on flights to Russia

Ethiopian Airlines resumed service to Moscow in August. It is now planning to reduce its capacity on this corridor from next January.

In a recent refit, Ethiopian's national flag carrier plans to replace its 321-seat Boeing 777-200LR with the smaller 787-8 Dreamliner with 270 available seats.

The change of aircraft is sc… read more

• Flights
• 27/10/2022 06:26

TAAG Angola Airlines returns to Pointe Noire after 13 years of absence

TAAG Angola Airlines continues to expand its international network. The Angolan carrier is now preparing its comeback in Congo, its northern neighbour, after several years of absence.

TAAG Angola Airlines plans to resume flights to Pointe-Noire in Congo from 12 December 2022.

On this date, the Angolan state-owned … read more

• Flights
• 27/10/2022 06:25

Already 25 African airports members of the Global CO2 reduction programme

Launched by Airports Council International, Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only global certification programme for airports in relation to their carbon management.  The programme has six levels of certification: Mapping, Reduction, Optimisation, Neutrality, Transformation and Transition.

African airports are increasingly joini… read more

• Flights
• 27/10/2022 06:23

Air Côte d'Ivoire wants to serve Morocco from January 2023

With the health crisis behind it, Air Côte d'Ivoire has resumed its expansion strategy. The Ivorian state-owned airline is eyeing several new routes, including Casablanca, and is betting on strengthening its fleet.

Air Côte d'Ivoire is now planning to open a direct route between Abidjan and Casablanca from January 2023. This serv… read more

• Travel-tech
• 27/10/2022 06:22

UpStay named World’s Best Hotel Tech Startup during 2022 World Travel Tech Awards

UpStay, a leading provider of advanced ancillary upselling technology solutions for the hotel industry, is  honored to announce its winning of this year’s World Travel Tech Awards for the World’s Best Hotel Tech Startup. An award that recognizes excellence in travel-based technology, World Travel Tech Awards winners are notably selected by … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 26/10/2022 22:38

UAE has not halted visas to Ugandans - Ambassador

Uganda's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E Kibedi Zaake has rubbished reports that the UAE has banned Uganda from accessing the country.

While appearing on NBS TV's morning breeze, Kibedi said that the reports are baseless and not actual.

"It is not true that UAE has halted the issuance of visit visas to Uganda. I do… read more