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Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana to collaborate
Transportation leaders from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana have recently ratified a preliminary trilateral agreement. This agreement is centered around the execution of the Ponta Techobanine Railway Project, a significant undertaking valued at US$6.5 billion.
The project's primary objective is to bolster the transpo… read more
Seychelles Tourism DG reflects on Africa’s untapped potential
Last week, the UN Tourism organisation hosted two significant events on the African continent: the Brand Africa Conference, held in conjunction with the 67th UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meeting in Zambia, and the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Tourism Forum on Gastronomy in Zimbabwe. Both events attracted participants from across A… read more
Zimbabwe embraces gastronomy tourism to fuel economic growth
Zimbabwe’s tourism industry is undergoing a transformative shift, as the government has placed gastronomy tourism at the heart of its strategy to propel the sector towards new heights.
At the official opening ceremony of the first UN Tourism Regional Tourism Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, held in the pictures… read more
Tourism sector records 83pc jump in arrivals
The tourism industry remains the fastest growing sector in the economy with an 83 percent increase in arrivals in the first half of this year. The increase is likely to see a 12 percent jump in accommodation and food this year following the 26,4 percent jump last year, the 2024 Mid-term Budget and Economic Review presented las… read more
Celebrating Africa’s culinary heritage: UN Tourism Forum stresses gastronomy as key tourism driver
As anticipation builds up for its inaugural edition, the UN Tourism, Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa is set to convene destinations and international experts to explore the transformative potential of gastronomy tourism.
Scheduled to take place from 26-28 July 2024 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the fo… read more
UN Tourism sets course for African members
The 67th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (22-24 July) welcomed public and private sector leaders from across the region. The Member States met as Africa's tourism sector experiences strong recovery. During the first quarter of 2024, arrivals were up 5% compared to pre-pandemic levels. This positions the contine… read more
Air Zimbabwe to resume flights between Harare Johannesburg
The national carrier of Zimbabwe, Air Zimbabwe, is set to resume scheduled flights between RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in … read more
Uganda Airlines adds three more Africa destinations and eyes Europe
Uganda Airlines plans to add three more African destinations to its network in September, a move the carrier says is a precursor to opening flights to Europe later this year.
From Sept. 12, the airline will launch service between its Entebbe International Airport (EBB) base and Abuja, Nigeria. The … read more
Uganda Airlines launches flights to two new destinations in Southern Africa
The flag carrier of Uganda, Uganda Airlines, is set to introduce flights to two new destinations in Southern Africa. The airline announced today (17 July 2024) that it will launch scheduled f… read more
Airlink increases flights between Durban and Harare
South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced the introduction of additioanal frequencies between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban and RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in … read more
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