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U.N. experts say the ice cap on Africa's biggest peak, Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, is among world-famous glaciers predicted to melt by 2050 due to climate change.
Julius Keyyu of the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, who has participated in various studies on Mount Kilimanjaro, said it is true, the glacier atop t… read more
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija has advised the Nigerians in the U.S. with expired passports travelling home to cross check with the airlines before travelling. Egopija gave the advice in an interview with Newsmen while reacting to the new visa policy of the Federal Government.
The new visa policy states that Ni… read more
The Africa Visa Openness Index, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission, has tracked visa regimens in Africa since 2016. SA is ranked 33rd out of 54 African countries, which is no surprise as its online system is far from user-friendly.
Ten months after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced … read more
The Malawian Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Dr. Michael Usi, has announced that Malawi is planning to waive visa fees for travellers from selected countries in a bid to boost its tourism industry.
The visa fee waiver wil… read more
A new report has indicated that 93 percent of African countries have maintained or improved their visa process. Reviewing their scores last year and comparing them with what was obtained this year, the report stated that relative to 2021, two-thirds of African countries have adopted more liberal visa policies compared to six years ago.… read more
Nigeria has ranked sixth in the Africa Visa Openness Report released by the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report, which is the seventh edition, was released at the 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) being held in Balaclava, Mauritius on Sunday.
The report noted that Benin, Seychelles and The Gam… read more
Tourism stakeholders in Mombasa have welcomed the introduction of Mombasa-Zanzibar flights by the Marifly Air Service. The new service, which will be operated by African Express Airlines using both CRJ-200 series with a capacity to carry 50 passengers and a MD -82 - A 150-seater aircraft, has been lauded as a boost to the tourism s… read more
TANZANIA's tourism industry has the potential to create jobs, generate foreign exchange earnings and expand the tax base, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Academy official.
Flagging off the maiden UNWTO Academy digital tourism training for Tanzania's tour operators held in Arusha, Dr Jasmina Locke s… read more
On the back of a great year for Botswana’s tourism, the country is
devising strategies and taking initiatives for more successes for the
industry next year. The country has already set its sights on new
international tourism markets and is hoping to build a more vibrant MICE
sector.
The Southern African nation saw the return of i… read more
The South African Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has released a list of … read more
Shrinking Ice Cap on Kilimanjaro threatens Tourism in Tanzania
New Visa Policy - Envoy advises Nigerians to check with airlines
South African E-Visa Service lags behind other African countries
Malawi to waive visa fees for travellers from 16 "priority markets"!
93% of African countries improved their visa policies
New Mombasa-Zanzibar flight route to boost tourism
CEO of Botswana Tourism Organization reveals plans to increase international arrivals in 2023
