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Ghana & South Africa waive visa for citizens
Citizens of Ghana and South Africa will no longer be required to obtain visa in order to travel to either country, starting November 1.
This follows an announcement by both countries to this effect today, October 13.
A communique issued by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated” Republic of Ghana and Republic of So… read more
Sentidos Beach Retreat: elevating Mozambique
Mozambique’s coastal gem, Sentidos Beach Retreat, located on the idyllic Barra Beach in Inhambane, is redefining luxury hospitality. With its commitment to crafting unforgettable experiences and leaving a lasting impact on the local community, the resort is a guiding light and innovation in the evolving landscape of Mozambique’s t… read more
Ghanaian Tour Operators applaud South Africa’s E-visa programme
The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has welcomed South Africa’s recent announcement granting Ghanaian passport holders the ability to apply for visas online.
The South African High Commission in Ghana made this landmark declaration on September 28, effectively ending the conventional practice of physically submitting passp… read more
Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2023 - February 2024) outlook!
According to the findings of the Twenty-Seventh Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-27), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely to receive normal to below-normal rainfall for most of the period from October 2023 to December 2023. The north-western part of Angola… read more
More airlines increase frequencies to Seychelles Islands
Seychelles is becoming more accessible to visitors from other parts of the world with an increase in airline connections and flight frequencies, said Tourism Seychelles, the marketing arm of the tourism department
Last Saturday, Condor Airlines resumed seasonal flights to Seychelles with a new innovative aircraft, the Airbus … read more
Turkish Tour Operators thrilled by Uganda's tourist attractions
A group of 20 guests from the Republic of Turkiye are currently on familiarisation trip to Uganda to visit the country's tourist attractions.
The 20 who are led by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) are part of the trip coordinated by Uganda's Ambassador to Turkiye, Nusura Tiperu in collaboration with the Foreign Affairs M… read more
Namibia’s push for US Travel Market
Having recorded an encouraging international tourist arrivals as at June of 2023, the Namibia’s national tourism promotion agency is stepping up its activation in key source markets.
The Namibia Tourism Board is impressed with the US market and sees a great potential for the southern African country.
Joining onshow solution’s… read more
Namibia: Windhoek Okahandja road project 87% complete
The CEO of the Namibian Roads Authority (RA), Conrad Lutombi, announced at a media briefing on the progress of the multi-billion-dollar Windhoek <> … read more
Angola lifts tourist visa requirement for travellers from 98 countries
Angola has waived tourist visa requirements for citizens from several countries in a bid to boost local tourism. According to Presidential Decree No. 189/23 (29 September 2023), the country has passed a resolution to allow travellers fr… read more
Malawi: Rainfall season and temperature outlook (October 2023 - April 2024)
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in the Malawian Ministry of Natural Ressources and Climate Change has released the 2023/24 seasonal climate outlook (pdf) for … read more
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