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Benin finalises the new Glo-Djigbé international airport project
On 10 March 2017, the Beninese government launched the preparatory work for the effective start of the construction of the new international airport of Glo-Djigbé.
This alternative to Cotonou, this airport, to be build by China, is being built in the framework of a public-private partnership.
Kwale-Beneku Bridge Ready February 2022
Delta State Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday, said the ongoing Kwale-Beneku Bridge project across Ase River linking Ndokwa West and Ndokwa East would be ready for use in February 2022. The governor disclosed this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the project, and said that the bridge was of great significance to the … read more
Labour Court slams SAA pilots' 'opportunistic' application
The SAA Pilots' Association (SAAPA) failed to show urgency in its Labour Court application to have the lockout of its members declared unlawful and unprotected and to have salaries from 2020 paid to its members.
This was part of the pilots' application to prevent the airline from using so-called "scab labour" – or replacement workers – whi… read more
NANTA VP Lagos launches TRAVEL HUB to halt faceless briefcase agents, touting….
……redeem the credibility of genuine and professional travel practitioners
The Vice-President, Lagos, National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies, NANTA, has come up with an initiative tagged Travel HUB to halt touting in the industry.
The idea is to continue to say no to faceless briefcase agents that tout the indu… read more
Wrenelle Stander appointed as AASA CEO
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), announces that Wrenelle Stander has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from mid-July 2021
Ms. Stander takes over the reins from Chris Zweigenthal who is retiring from the industry body he has served with distinction for over 19 years.
“Wrenelle, wh… read more
Ethiopian Airlines 787 exorcised by voodoo priest on Togo layover
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was given an exorcism by Voodoo priests after it was struck by lightning. The plane was reportedly hit by lightning just before touching down at Lomé-Tokoin International Airport in Togo on June 20th.
Voodoo priests were called in to “conduct a purification ceremony” to exorcise the plan… read more
South Africa extends validity period for temporary visas!
South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the validity period of legally issued visas which expired duri… read more
Emirates highlights role of small businesses in post-pandemic economic recovery
Emirates is empowering small and medium sized enterprises to get back into the skies and turn their travel budgets into rewards by debuting a Business Rewards incentive for new members.
This is recognition of the strategic role of Small businesses in the in post-pandemic recovery and to mark the UN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise… read more
Buyer registration opens for Spotlight Africa & Indian Ocean Virtual TravelExpo
Following our highly successful SPOTLIGHT VIRTUAL TRAVELEXPO’S in September, November and February, we are pleased to announce our next Spotlight Virtual on 28 & 29 July.
The July Spotlight Virtual will promote ALL African countries as well as the Indian Ocean islands: Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives… read more
UNWTO to outdoor Brand Africa Toolkit
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will later this year, launch a Brand Africa Toolkit.
Addressing delegates at the just ended Brand Africa Conference in Namibia, Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili disclosed that the Toolkit will help countries align and lead the continent’s evolution as a compet… read more
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