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Minister Ndumbaro suspends TTB chief
The Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Damas Ndumbaro has suspended the Director General of the Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB), Ms Devotha Mdachi over embezzlement claims.
A statement issued on Saturday quoted Dr Ndumbaro as saying a thorough investigation that will be conducted regarding to the matter will have nothing to do wit… read more
What you need to know before travelling from South Africa to Namibia
Namibia is open for international travel and is welcoming all nationals into the country under the conditions that they follow protocol upon arrival. To help guide the country’s international tourism revival initiative, Namibia announced new health… read more
Siandou Fofana retained as Tourism Minister to lead Sublime Cote d’Ivoire Agenda
President Alassane Ouattara has reappointed Siandou Fofana as Cote d’lvoire’s Minister of Tourism. His retention is seen as an expre… read more
SA Airlines urged to begin using IATA Mobile Travel Pass
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said that local airlines should move to begin using the International Air Transport Association (Iata) mobile travel pass. The pass is a mobile application for travellers to help manage their verified certifications for COVID-19 tests and vaccines. The Civil Aviation Authority is virtually hosting … read more
Vaccine Boost for Kariba Tourism
PEOPLE in the tourism sector in Kariba have begun receiving their Covid-19 jabs as the town prepares for the recovery of its mainstay industry.
At least 500 people from the tourism industry in Kariba have registered to be inoculated with plans to reach out to those in safari areas, camps and lodges outside the town.
About 127 people … read more
Cape Town Tourism launches new digital Visitors’ Guide
Cape Town Tourism, together with the City of Cape Town, launched its latest official Visitors’ Guide that highlights all the top things to do and see in the Mother City.
The Cape Town Tourism Visitors’ Guide has traditionally been available from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town Tourism visitor centres. It will now be av… read more
Seychelles implements new civil aviation requirement for enhanced security
Seychelles is the first African country to meet the new International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requirement of enhanced border security after the island nation introduced an advanced information system for passengers travelling in and out of the country before the set deadline, an official said.
The electronic border manage… read more
Kenya, UK eye peace after travel ban fight
Kenya and the United Kingdom are set for reconciliatory talks after a spat over Covid-19 risk levels triggered a tit-for-tat travel blockade from each of them. The two countries Wednesday announced that that a joint committee would be formed to review the travel restrictions which threatened bilateral trade, economic and se… read more
Tanzania’s new president changes policy on COVID-19
Tanzania's new president appears to be taking a new, scientific approach to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan said Tuesday she will form a technical committee to advise her about the scope of COVID-19 infections in the country and how to respond to the pandemic.
COVID-19 is “not something we should b… read more
Ghana: Labadi Beach Hotel vaccinates all 203 staff members
All of the 203 members of staff of Ghana’s leading hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel, have received their first jabs of the AstraZeneca vaccines as of Friday 12th March 2021.
The vaccination according to the Hotel’s General Manager Rene Vincent-Ernst is another testimony of how the hotel takes its loyal staff and patrons and guest… read more
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