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The first city in Africa to be named a Unesco City of Design, Cape Town joins the innovative ranks of 180 cities in Unesco’s global Creative Cities Network. The honour recognises a city’s design status and commitment to promoting and developing the cultural and creative industries.
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Mozambique: delivery of the Chongoene airport, built by China, is scheduled for this month
In October 2018, Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Chongoene Airport in the south of the country with China's ambassador to Mozambique, Cui Aimin. The work, which was initially expected to last 36 months, was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The construction of the C… read more
Namibia Tourism Board looks to domestic tourism for revival
To get the once-thriving tourism sector back on its feet again, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) launched the 'Domestic Tourism Campaign' at Swakopmund on Friday.
The campaign aims to get locals to visit the country's various tourist sites.
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism industry has seen a sharp decli… read more
Seychelles, the latest destination South Africans can travel to quarantine free
South Africans have another destination they can visit quarantine free – the Seychelles.
The Seychelles is allowing South African travellers to the country from Monday, September 13. The destination has long been a popular attraction for South Africans, especially for couples’ getaways.
The Seychelles removed South Africa from… read more
Zimbabwe remains a Tourism player - Minister
The local tourism industry remains resilient and strong even after heavy battering by the Covid-19 global pandemic, with the industry having recorded investments in new tourism products to the tune of nearly US$100 million in the first nine months of this year.
This resilience is expected to help the country's economy quickly recover and e… read more
Mauritius travel ban lifted for South Africans
South Africans can now travel to Mauritius without having to spend 15 days outside the country.
The travel ban between South Africa and Mauritius was lifted at the weekend, a huge relief for South African explorers.
Arvind Bundhun, the director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said South Africa remained a … read more
South Africa moves to "Adjusted Alert Level 2"
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an address to the nation on 12 September 2021 that based on the recommendations of the … read more
Zimbabwe, a Tourism Gem
Zimbabwe offers breath taking scenery, wild, unspoilt and highly acclaimed national parks, unique flora and fauna and of course some iconic internationally acclaimed attractions such as Great Zimbabwe Monuments, the Matobo Hills, Lake Kariba and the majestic Victoria Falls. In addition, it has a wonderful climate and offers all year round… read more
Egypt to launch new domestic lights linking tourist destinations
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Anani said Thursday that Egypt plans to launch new flights linking the tourist destinations, including Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor, Hurghada, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Anani's remarks came during his meeting with representatives of major regional, and Russian tour operators, working i… read more
Planning on visiting Seychelles? Here’s what you require for visa-free travel
This makes arranging your trip far more convenient than for destinations that oblige you to go to an embassy to apply for your entry paperwork.
Equally, though, you do require some travel documents to enter Seychelles:
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