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Progress: New Ndola Airport
Not far from the "Dag Hammerskjöld Crash Site Memorial", but basically on the other side of town, North-East, the new Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport Ndola will be capable of handling one million passengers per annum and expected to have a capacity to handle a million tonnes of cargo yearly.
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No need of quarantinec for arriving passengers
A press release issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture last Friday stated that arriving passengers will no longer be subjected to quarantine. In addition, the ministry says arriving passengers in possession of a negative covid-19 test certificate of not more than 72 hours will not be tested in The Gambia.
The ministry notes t… read more
Regional borders may open soon to help boost tourism
South Africa’s regional borders may open soon if the COVID-19 infection rate continues to decrease, Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said at a press briefing on September 4. Government is considering creating a regional travel bubble with African countries of similar infection risks, Kubayi-Ngubane said.
‘Africa … read more
Namibia stops enforcing mandatory quarantine for arrivals
Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has announced ammendments to the country’s International Tourism Revival Initiative (TRI) protocols.
Since the TRI protocols got implemented, Namibia’s tourism industry has not seen any bookings. This, as well as the fa… read more
Over 23,000 Passengers Have Flown To St Helena So Far
The island of Saint Helena has a great deal to offer visitors. A rich history, natural beauty, and the rare characteristic of being a genuinely un-touristed place. Since the airport opened in 2016, arrivals to the island have grown year on year. In fact, before the coronavirus crisis stopped scheduled arrivals, more than 23,000 pas… read more
What to do around Windhoek
The capital city of Windhoek is often overlooked by travellers in their rush to Namibia’s dunes and game parks, but the bustling, lively metropolis has much to offer in the way of a walkable game reserve, a vibrant township culture, and a laid-back, yet distinctly German feel.
Windhoek boasts an interesting mix of traditional… read more
Mike Ratcliffe, Chairperson of Visit Stellenbosch recently revealed an exciting new project called the Support Stellenbosch Restaurant Rewards Campaign which was launched in order to jumpstart the town’s struggling economy.
Due to the national lockdown, it is said that the former tourist mecca cannot support all the restaurants, bars, and … read more
Uganda opens tourism parks
Ugandaon Saturday announced that it has fully opened all its national parks as the country continues to ease lockdown restrictions. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a state owned conservation agency, said in a statement issued here that all parks including the primate parks are open after instituting standard operating proce… read more
Here is the list of the most impressive waterfalls
Waterfalls have long captured the imaginations of intrepid travellers and adventurers the world over — the meandering waters of a river gushing over a high precipice to create a vision of power and glory. While there are myriad magnificent waterfalls across the planet, here are some of the global classics and less-eulogised natural marvel… read more
South Africa "on track to reopen borders soon"
Tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says that her department will submit a plan on the recovery of South Africa’s tourism sector to cabinet shortly – including the reopening of international travel. In a national press club meeting on Friday (4 September), Kubayi-Ngubane said that the plan will focus on the continued growth o… read more
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