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African Sun sells two hotels to recapitalise
Listed hospitality group, African Sun Limited, has sold Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo and Beitbridge Express Hotel for a combined US$6,9 million to TD Hotels and Leisure (Private) limited, an upcoming local hospitality concern.
African Sun, which is listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), said the transactions were oc… read more
Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has relea… read more
Fastjet increases flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg
Zimbabwean low-cost airline Fastjet is set to increase flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg in … read more
Why small businesses should adopt technology to grow
Sabastian Ilomechine Okocha is the Enterprise Pre-sales Manager at Zeta Web Solutions Limited, a company that provides data and storage services, network solutions, collaboration and web services and applications, technology support services. In this interview with IKECHI NZEAKO, he speaks about his journey in technology … read more
The Plettenberg appoints Executive Chef
The Plettenberg has appointed Ewald Schulenburg as Executive Chef at The Plettenberg.
He trained at Warwick’s Chefs Training School in Hermanus and comes with 17 years’ experience. He started his career at Arabella Hotel & Spa, followed by Simola Go… read more
Akwaaba African Travel Market: 20 Years of Shaping the Travel and...
The 20th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Africa’s leading tourism and hospitality event, is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from September 22nd to 24th, 2024.
This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a packed agenda that includes the 7th African Youth Tourism Bantaba, a keynote address by Nig… read more
Etihad Airways announces flights to Warsaw and Prague
Etihad announces the launch of 2 new routes – Warsaw and Prague – marking the first time the airline has flown directly to these countries. Starting from 2nd June 2025, Etihad will launch 4 weekly flights to both Warsaw and Prague, providing business and leisure travellers with convenient access to these vibrant European cap… read more
Air Sénégal stops operating to Barcelona, Mailand, Marseille, New York and Lyon
The national airline of Senegal, Air Sénégal, has undergone a significant leadership change and restructuring in recent months. In early August, the airline dismissed its CEO, Alioune Badara Fall, and appointed Tidiane Ndiaye as his successor. Ndiaye is the fifth CEO to take the helm in just seven years, indicating a period of instability… read more
The strategic partnership between Interswitch and ACI Worldwide
Digital transformation is reshaping the global financial landscape, and Africa is actively participating in this revolution. Two industry giants, Interswitch and ACI Worldwide, are leading this shift and are committed to enhancing digital payments infrastructure across the African continent.
The partnership between Interswitch, one … read more
Inauguration of the Grandlito Railway project
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, recently officiated the commencement of a significant railway project aimed at linking the southern and northern regions of the state. This ambitious initiative, which spans 365 kilometers, is being developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with Messers Reinho… read more
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