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Standard Bank named Best Bank in Africa
The bank was also named as the best bank in Malawi and South Africa. “Receiving the highest recognition on the continent from an authoritative institution such as Global Finance is a great honour and an affirmation of the hard work that each of our colleagues across the continent contri… read more
Durban prepares for Travel Indaba 2022 return as Africa’s tourism bounces back
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 is preparing to welcome delegates from across the world to connect and do business contributing to the Africa’s tourism sector recovery.
Tourism role players and media gathered in the city of Durban (voted ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination… read more
Agency cash flow: How to become cash flow positive
Running a business is tough. Running a business that primarily sells people’s time and skills is also tough. Put the two together, and you might be wondering why you decided to start an agency in the first place! But then you remember that you are fortunate to get a unique opportunity to creat… read more
Barrows Hotel Enterprises launches first Mauritius Hotel Innovation Conference MHIC22
Barrows, the provider of hotel investment and advisory services for hotels in the Middle East and Africa, launches the first Mauritius Hotel Innovation Conference called MHIC22.
MHIC22, the only exclusive hotel conference in Mauritius, with authenticity, craftsmanship and sustainability as the pillars, shows a deep focus on e… read more
Ghana bans spending of foreign currencies, makes Cedi sole legal tender
The Bank of Ghana, on Tuesday, warned members of the public, particularly businesses, companies and institutions to desist from pricing, advertising and receiving payments in foreign currencies.
In a statement issued by the central bank, individuals or entities engaged in the illegal act could face imprisonment of not more than 18 m… read more
Africa Travel Week Updates: Virtual event paves way for Grand return of Live show
And that’s a wrap! Africa Travel Week 2022 edition kicked off this week with a successful two-day virtual event, paving the way for next week’s live event in the host city of Cape Town from 11 to 13 April.
Bringing together buyers from across the globe and exhibitors throughout the continent, Africa Travel Week’s virtual eve… read more
Greyhound returns to service
"Not only is this great news for passengers, it comes with job creation at a time where unemployment is at an all-time low in South Africa," he adds.
Last year, Greyhound Coach Lines announced its closure effective 14 February 2021. The bus company, which had been operating for 37 yea… read more
Max Air retires its oldest Boeing 747
Nigerian carrier Max Air recently sent its oldest Boeing 747-400 to storage in the US. Its destination was Pinal Airpark (MZJ) in Marana, Arizona. The desert facility is well known as something of an aircraft, meaning that the 747's journey there may have been its last. That being said, it has previously spent time there before re… read more
Holland America Line ship will become temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Holland America Line's Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a temporary home for approximately 1,500 Ukrainians, part of a larger commitment from the Netherlands… read more
Nigerians spend $1bn annually on Medical Tourism
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that Nigerians spend $1billion annually on medical tourism, adding that 9,000 doctors left the country for the United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada in two years (2016-2018), leaving the country with just 4.7 per cent specialists.
This, the NMA said, has negatively impacted t… read more
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