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5 Most Beautiful Beaches on the Continent
Africa is home to numerous gorgeous beaches both inland and coastal. We spanned the continent to find the most beautiful beaches on the continent. Here is a select list of 5 magnificent beaches that will leave you captivated by their beauty.
Bazaruto, Mozambique
The Bazaruto Archipelago is paradise for divers who’ll mar… read more
South Africa bans travellers from US, UK and most of Europe
Ahead of its planned reopening of its international borders on 1st October 2020, for the first time in over six months since it went into a lockdown, the South African Government has placed a ban on nationals from United States, United Kingdom and most of Europe regarded as high risk COVID countries.
According to busin… read more
ZIM Resumes International Flights
Zimbabwe Thursday resumed international flights after taking a six month COVID-19 forced hiatus since March. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), three airlines resumed international flights, Fastjet; Harare to Johannesburg, Ethiopian Airlines; Addis Ababa to Harare and Emirates; Dubai to Harare. Kenya Airways … read more
57 Countries cannot travel to South Africa for leisure
After weeks of waiting with baited breath, South Africa’s Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that South Africans will be allowed to venture abroad, but restrictions are in place for international visitors Level 1 regulations now allow international journeys from Thursday 1 October, but there are exemptions in place for a number of coun… read more
Tourism Minister inaugurates new Uganda Tourism Board Directors
Uganda’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Col. (Rtd) Tom R. Butime today inaugurated the 4th Board of Directors of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) at the ceremony held at the Mestil Hotel. During his congratulatory remarks, the Hon. Minister tasked the members of the new Board to lead the fast-tracking of th… read more
ASATA applaudes reopening of South Africa’s borders
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) welcomes the announcement today by Government that South Africans can travel internationally to all countries, under certain travel conditions.
“We see some logistical challenges, such as travel insurance and visa requirements, but are very encouraged to hear that the South A… read more
Visa on Arrival issuance resumes at WDH
The issuance of visa upon arrival at Namibia’s Hosea International Airport has resumed. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigraton, safety and security confirmed this in a letter 25th september and signed by the Executive Director of the Ministry Tourism and Environment.
In a letter addressed to the CEO of the Namibia Tourism Board… read more
New Terminal Set to Boost Tourism in Z'bar
ZANZIBAR President Ali Mohamed Shein yesterday officially opened a new terminal III at the 'Abeid Amani Karume International Airport', saying the facility will help boost tourism. President Shein insisted on maintenance of the state-of-the art facility to enable the isles to attract more tourists and open up business with the outside worl… read more
Ethiopia fully teopens to tourists
The Ministry of Culture & Tourism has announced the beginning of October as the official full reopening date for the country's tourism sector, which has been interrupted for the past six months due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The re-opening date, informed through a letter to all industry operators, comes pending a sa… read more
'Quarantine would destroy Mauritius tourism'
While Mauritius has announced that its borders will be open to Mauritian nationals, residents and long-stay tourists from October 1, a 14-day quarantine is currently mandatory for all arriving passengers.Right now it is unclear whether this quarantine will be extended past October and whether it will apply when the country o… read more
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