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South Africa: SARS expanded the new South African Traveller Management System to sea and land border
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that it has finalised the second phase of the implementation of the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS)… read more
Zimbabwe unveils new tourism focus, destinations at WTM London
Barbara Rwodzi, Zimbabwe’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, has rolled out new focus areas in a five-year plan for the development of the country’s tourism. Whilst the Southern African country’s tourism is doing well with its wildlife, Rwodzi noted that the country needs to develop other areas in order to boost its tourist… read more
The Seychelles Islands: Once-in-a-lifetime refuge from a frantic world
In our frantic, modern world relaxation techniques invite us to close our eyes and dream of a place where tired spirits can be refreshed. But why dream when Seychelles transcends imagination? Creation has blessed Seychelles with perpetual summer, space to breathe the purest air and room to unwind on the powder-soft sand of endless beache… read more
Three things to know about Rwanda's visa-free policy
Rwanda has slowly reformed its visa system to be more open to visitors and businesspeople, aiming to promote international relations, cooperation, and economic growth, particularly through tourism, according to government officials. The latest changes, which include visa waivers for citizens of more than 100 countries over a specif… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (November 2023 - March 2024)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period November 2023 to March 2024. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is still i… read more
Nairobi Named World's Best City to Visit in 2024
Nairobi has achieved global recognition as the top city to visit in 2024, according to an announcement by United States-based travel agency Lonely Planet.
This accolade places Nairobi ahead of well-known cities like Paris, Montreal, Mostar, and Philadelphia among others.
The Kenyan capital's selection as the premier cit… read more
Malawi launches 'Visit Malawi' branded cab in London
Malawi has on Wednesday launched "Visit Malawi" branded taxi in London in a bid to position Malawi as the best tourism destination in the world. Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule launched the taxi in London along with some ministry and embassy officials.
Writing on her face book wall, Kamtukule said this endeavour is not merely abo… read more
More alluring on coastline
If you are a globetrotter and haven’t been to Namibia, then you must add this South-West African country to your bucket list. Though one of the driest and most sparsely populated countries on earth, Namibia is an endless adventure awaiting discerning visitors.
While Windhoek, its capital city is like a beautiful lady, very shy … read more
Tourists are returning to South Africa
For the past 16 years South Africans have dreaded rolling power cuts euphemistically dubbed "loadshedding". These are caused by the ailing state power entity Eskom's crumbling infrastructure and its over-reliance on ageing and poorly maintained coal-fired power stations. Loadshedding has worsened in 2023, with some areas experiencing power cuts … read more
Exemplary Achievement in Tourism Sector
The Ethiopian government has so far been revamping regional tourist destinations, restoring historical sites as well as building new potential areas like Hallala Kella, Koysha, Wonchi, Gorgora, and others in a bid to attract more tourists from continental and global circumferences.
Born to the farsighted vision of the Prime Minister… read more
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