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Kruger National Park: SANParks advises not use Punda Maria Gate due to protest action!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the travelling public planning to visit Kruger National Park… read more
Ghana to collaborate with Rwanda to Promote Intra-Africa Tourism
A delegation from Ghana on Monday, 15th March 2021, held meetings with the Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Rwanda and the Rwanda Development Board to discuss bilateral opportunities for tourism and economic development. This was part of activities for a week-long familiarization tour organized by the Rwanda high commission t… read more
Zanzibar announces mandatory tourist dress code
In public places in Zanzibar, tourists must cover their bodies from shoulders to knees.
Zanzibar residents often shocked by the appearance and lack of clothing on some of the holidaymakers. Depending on the severity of the offense, the tourist can be fined $700 and up Zanzibar’s Stone Town Airport has received… read more
What Mafia Needs to Boost Tourism
Mafia District authorities have set strategies aimed at making the island located in the Coast Region one of the country's tourism hubs.
The District Council believes that the island has distinguishing attractions; but much is yet to be done in terms of investment and publicity to significantly increase the number of visitors… read more
Kaduna Airport: Bandits again attack FAAN staff quarters, military foils abduction attempt
Another attempt by armed bandits to kidnap aviation workers residing in the staff quarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN at the Kaduna airport has been foiled by the military.
This is coming barely two weeks a similar attempt was made with the kidnap of about 13 staff including a staff of NAMA and his entire family and … read more
Mauritius Implements Nationwide Lockdown Following 15 COVID Cases
The government of the Republic of Mauritius has implemented Covid-19 public health protocols and placed the country in temporary confinement until 25 March 2021 to keep the Indian Ocean country as safe and secure as possible. This follows the reporting of 15 cases of Covid-19 cases in the community.
International and d… read more
Angola reopens its skies to Portugal, Brazil and South Africa
On January 16, Angola suspended its air links with Portugal, Brazil and South Africa, in response to new variants of Covid-19.
Two months later, the government lifted the restriction allowing TAAG Angola Airlines to regain its main markets. As of Thursday, March 11, regular commercial flights are once again authorize… read more
UNWTO: One third of travel destinations still fully closed to int’l tourists
Around a third of 217 world travel destinations surveyed remain completely closed to international tourists, as concerns grow over the i… read more
Airports Company South Africa obtains management of Wonderboom Airport in Pretoria
With 9 airports under its authority, the South African public company, Airports Company South Africa, is the manager of the main hubs in the country.
The company has just expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of a new airport. Pretoria Wonderboom Airport is part of the portfolio of platforms managed by the South Afr… read more
Mauritius Halts Inbound Flights
UPDATE: Just in: Mauritius announces full lockdown until 25th of March.
Mauritius has stopped inbound commercial flights, effective midnight Saturday until further notice, after six local Covid-19 cases were detected over two days, Health Minister Kailesh Jagutpal said. The objective of the move is to free up space for people… read more
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