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• 27/08/2020 06:19

Quarantine for Tourist returning from Tanzania

Local tour operators have asked the government to back their plea to foreign countries to remove a 14-day mandatory quarantine on tourists returning from Tanzania.

Some company owners who spoke with The Citizen in separate interviews explained that the requirement to stay in quarantine in their home countries is a major chall… read more

• Destinations
• 27/08/2020 06:15

Kenya Airways denied to operate into Tanzania

A dark cloud is hanging over the East African skies in a standoff between Kenya Airways and the Tanzanian aviation authorities, after both neighboring states opened up their skies with daunted flying measures. Tanzania had opened its skies at the end of May, while Kenya took the same step early this month, but flights between the t… read more

• Flights
• 27/08/2020 06:11

Boeing unveils new UV wand for disinfecting purpose

Boeing has unveiled a new UV wand for disinfecting planes – and it could prove to be effective against coronavirus. The plane maker debuted the hand-held device in April of this year, and is currently testing it on the ecoDemonstrator, a Dreamliner used by Boeing and its partners Etihad and Nasa to test aviation innovations.

It’s si… read more

• Flights
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 27/08/2020 06:01

Banning Trophy Hunting Can Put Wildlife At Risk - a Case Study

Wildlife tourism is an important segment of Botswana's tourism industry, representing 80% of the total annual revenue of trips to Botswana. Key to this are protected areas which have led to the growth of the country's wildlife tourism.

Wildlife tourism can take place either in the animals' natural environments such as nationa… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 27/08/2020 05:59

Kruger National Park reopened

The Kruger National Park opened its gates once again on Friday 14 August following the announcement that inter-provincial travel will be allowed under Level 2 lockdown. As stipulated by SANParks, only certain rest camps and accommodation facilities will be open, one of which is Sirheni Bushveld Camp. This gem of a bush camp embodies all t… read more

• Destinations
• 27/08/2020 05:55

Four More Airports to Open Under Level 2 Regulations

In addition to the 14 airports already permitted to operate, four more airports have been given the green light to resume operations, says Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday on the new COVID-19 regulations related to the transport sector under alert level 2, Mbalula named Mthatha Airport, Hoedspru… read more

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• 27/08/2020 05:51

Wenchi Lake - a Must-See Place

With green mountainous landscape, blue waters, lush valleys, natural hot springs, pleasant weather and other marvelous attributes, Wenchi Crater Lake is one of the eminent places that have significant ecological, recreational, and aesthetical values for both local communities and visitors. This beautiful volcanic crater and lake is situat… read more

• Flights
• 27/08/2020 05:49

Does Ethiopian want a slice of South African Airways?

Since news of South African Airways being privatized and sold broke, rumors of potential buyers have abounded. One potential buyer frequently cited as having an interest is African powerhouse Ethiopian Airlines. Simple Flying caught up with acting Chief Operating Officer Esayas WoldeMariam to find out if there’s any truth to this r… read more

• Travel-tech
• 27/08/2020 05:48

Sabre advances NDC in collaboration with airline and travel agency partners

Sabre Corporation has announced two milestones on the road to enabling NDC capabilities and creating the leading global marketplace for personalized travel.

Achieved in collaboration with travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group and an airline partner, Sabre is now Level 4 certified as an aggregator under the Internati… read more

• Destinations
• 26/08/2020 06:34

Wakashio’s bow finally scuttled

Dramatic scenes of the Wakashio’s bow being sent out to its final resting place were captured on Sunday, August 24th, as the front section of the broken up Capesize bulker was sunk in a planned operation in Mauritian waters. The sinking of the stem section of the wreck was completed at around 3.30 pm on Sunday, as the bow was no lo… read more