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• 18/04/2023 21:22

South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (April - August 2023)

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period April 2023 to August 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently… read more

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• 16/04/2023 22:18

GTA Promotes 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Campaign

In line with its commitment to promote domestic tourism in Ghana, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has re-launched the 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' campaign to promote domestic tourism in Kwahu in the Eastern region.

The campaign is under the Ghana Tourism Development Project (GTDP), being undertaken by the Ministry of To… read more

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• 14/04/2023 05:37

Local Tourism sector targets earnings equivalent to pre-Covid levels for 2023

The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, and Minister of Tourism, Mr Steven Obeegadoo, affirmed that the goal set for the local tourism industry for 2023 is to record tourism earnings equivalent to the levels of 2019, that is before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total tourism earnings for J… read more

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• 14/04/2023 05:33

New Tourism Minister on task to unveil Malawi as world’s best kept secret

Malawi is home to some of Africa's best tourist attractions, including abundant wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and a range of other exciting offerings that are sure to attract any visitor. However, the country's newly appointed Tourism Minister, Vera Kamtukule, believes that it is Malawi's people and rich cultures that make … read more

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• 14/04/2023 05:33

Spain high on The Gambia’s tourism radar

The Gambia is targeting Spain as a significant source market for international tourism and is taking steps to increase its visibility and interest among potential visitors.

The Director General of the Gambia Tourist Board, Abubakar Camara, revealed that Spain is becoming one of the country's most crucial source … read more

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• 12/04/2023 19:02

Zanzibar eyes more tourists from Belgium

WITH ongoing improvement of infrastructure and provision of better services, Zanzibar expects to attract more tourists from Belgium and beyond.

This was stated by President Hussein Mwinyi during a recent meeting with Belgium Ambassador to Tanzania Mr Peter Huyghebaert, who was in the Islands on a familiasation visit.

Dr Mwinyi… read more

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• 12/04/2023 05:12

Kampala Air Quality 5 times worse off than WHO recommendation

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has sounded a warning that the City’s air quality and tree cover are declining with now the air quality 5 times worse off than the World Health Organization recommendation.

Lukwago, who was presiding over a  launch dinner of the network on Championing Liveabl… read more

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• 12/04/2023 05:08

SA Tourism heightens sector recovery plan

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• 10/04/2023 17:32

Tourism Industry Set to Generate $3.4bn Revenue in 2023

The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) have set an ambitious goal for the 2023 operational year, aiming for 1.2 million international tourist arrivals and 1.2 million domestic tourists in Ghana. The Minister for Tourism, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, predicts that achieving this target will c… read more

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• 06/04/2023 07:33

Rwanda ranked as second safest country for solo female travellers

Rwanda has earned the second spot as the safest country for solo female travellers. This is attributed to its welcoming and friendly atmosphere and commitment to ensuring the safety and inclusion of women. The ranking was recently released by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which consulted with Georgetown University's W… read more