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  • Miscellaneous

South Africa ACSA Yesterday: OR Tambo International Airport was experiencing power outages

Yesterday, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg experienced a significant power outage. The airport was forced to operate on essential supply only, causing potential disruptions to the usual airport operations.

ACSA reported that the power outag… read more




  • Flights

UAE Emirates Emirates launches inaugural flights to Antananarivo

Emirates has inaugurated its first flight to Antananarivo, Madagascar, marking the airline’s fifth destination in the Indian Ocean. The new four-weekly service, which operates via the Seychelles, strengthens international travel connections to and from Madagascar.

The inaugural flight was celebrated with a water cannon salute… read more


  • Rail

Rail Zambia Railway ZRL Zambia Railways news on the Chipata-Mchinji Railway

Emmanuel Hachipuka, the Chairperson of Zambia Railways Limited, has expressed a strong belief in the potential for a public-private partnership (PPP) to be established within the coming year. This partnership is intended to be a key component of the Chipata-Mchinji project. In addition to the railway project, the PPP will al… read more



  • Attractions

Uganda Tourism Govt Allocates Shs7.5bn to Revamp Ankole Mugaba Palace for Tourism

The government invests Shs7.5 billion in revamping the Ankole Mugaba Palace in Mbarara City, with plans to officially open the historic site to tourists in December, featuring restored artifacts and faith-based tourism experiences.

The palace, now managed by the Ministry of Tourism, is scheduled to officially open to tourists in read more




  • Destinations

Tansania Zanzibar Flag Zanzibar introduces mandatory travel insurance for visitors

Travellers to the island of Zanzibar will soon be required to present a mandatory travel insurance at all points of entry.

“This policy, effective from 1st October 2024, applies to all foreign visitors entering Zanzibar through seaports and airports, excluding residents” a statement issued by the Zanzibar Commission for T… read more


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