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Mauritius, the perfect place for a second home
Mauritius, referred to as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, remains a vibrant and active country despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
With
a population of just 1.3 million, many investors are setting their
sights on investment properties and retirement homes on the island.
Pauline Gallagher, the chief executive of Halcyon & … read more
Botswana rolls out e-visa regime to boost tourism and investments
The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has launched the Online Visa Application Platform.
Speaking during the launch, the Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Ms. Anna Mokgethi said through the platform applicants will be able to apply f… read more
Namibian Gov’t supports Tourism Private Sector under Covid-19 reforms
The Director of Tourism and Gaming at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in Namibia, Mr. Zebulun Chicalu ha… read more
Ghana: Closed for 6 years, Sunyani Airport set to resume regular traffic
Inaugurated in July 1974, Sunyani Airport had suffered from the ravages of time. The hub, which serves central Ghana, was closed to regular traffic in 2015 for rehabilitation.
Could Mauritius be opening to South Africans by October?
Mauritius will fully open its borders by October 1. And, it seems fully vaccinated South Africans can visit.
Mauritius
Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) said that travellers need to present
a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before their departure.
Those two requirements will allow them to explore the island with ease, d… read more
Mauritius to fully reopen borders in October
Mauritius opened for international travel in the middle of July. Currently, vaccinated guests spend 14 days in a special ‘resort bubble’ hotel before going on to discover more of the Indian Ocean paradise.
The successful accelera… read more
Confusion as Emirates Airline retains ban on Nigerian travellers
While the UAE’s open-door policy already took effect yesterday, disavowal by the airline has thrown travel agencies into confusion.
The agencies said it was not the first time Emirates’ management had backtracked on resumption of scheduled flights, causing travel agencies to incur losses on cancelled bookings.
The National Emergency … read more
Covid-19: Namibia extends the adjusted Public Health Regulations until 14 September 2021
Namibia's President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced on the occasion of the 33rd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on… read more
How a Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal works for a better life for all in Hambrook Village
'Since early on we wanted to be part of the community, our closest neighbours,' says Simon Blackburn of Three Tree Hill lodge in Hambrook, 'so we chose to be inclusive, immersive and not separated.'
First published in the Daily Maverick 168 weekly newspaper.
The recent riots in KwaZulu-Natal were felt deep into the rural countryside.… read more
Zimbabwe extends the current level four lockdown
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced in a televised address to the nation on 09 August 2021 that the level four lockdown to curb the s… read more
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