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Chginese companby to build Tanzanian SGR
The contract was signed by Tanzanian foreign minister, Mr Palamagamba Kabudi, and his Chinese counterpart, Mr Wang Li, on January 6.
The north-south line will link the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria to southern town of Isaka. The $US 1.32bn line will be funded by the Tanzanian government.
The line is part of… read more
COVID-19 Vaccine Travel Survey - 74% willing to get COVID Vaccine Passport
The Vacationer published its 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Travel Survey, in response to rising COVID-19 infections after holiday travel and gatherings as well as the availability of the new vaccine.
The survey included 520 American adults over the age of 18 and was conducted online using SurveyMonkey's interface/audience on our behalf on January … read more
Kruger National Park updates camp gates opening hours
Kruger National Park has announced its camp gates will now be open from 5am to 6.30pm as of January 14.
‘Park entry and exit gates still open from 6am and close at 6pm,’ SANParks said on Facebook.
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Holland America Line’s 2021-2022 Caribbean cruise season
Beyond the balmy breezes and crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the vibrant cultures of the islands await to be discovered on a Holland America Line cruise during the 2021-2022 season. Ranging from seven to 21 days, guests will have their pick of six of the line’s premium, mid-sized ships - including Rotterdam in its debut season in the… read more
Airlink keeps Southern Africa connected
Although South Africa’s land borders are closed till mid-February, Airlink continues to serve Southern Africa’s main commercial centres with its comprehensive flight schedule and air route network.
South Africa’s decision to close its 20 land borders for all but emergency and exceptional travel comes as countries across the r… read more
Emirates offers Nigeria customers special price to the UK, Dubai, USA
Emirates is launching its much awaited global sale to inspire and enable Nigerians to reconnect with family andfriends as well as explore new destinations in the new year.
Nigerians can now travel to London at a special price of N317,655. The all-inclusive Economy Class fares to Manchester (UK) is N329,875 and N313… read more
Quite dark around SAA
A photo recently surfaced on social media, depicting the current condition of SAA’s administrative headquarters, and painting a bleak picture of the situation at the national carrier.
South African Airways’ headquarters in Johannesburg looks like an abandoned building, with the photo being circulated showing a section of the buildin… read more
KAA to renovate JKIA terminals
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has embarked on a renovation project to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s Terminal 1B and 1C.
The 12-month airport development project which is estimated to cost KES 963 million aims to refurbish the departure halls to improve the check-in, security screening, retail opera… read more
Requirements for Travellers to Nigeria
The new provisional quarantine protocol for passengers arriving Nigeria introduced by the federal government has come into effect from Monday, 11th January, 2021.
The COVID-19 response protocol was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation/ Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha.
It list… read more
IMEX cancelled once again
The Chairman of IMEX Group, Ray Bloom, along with CEO Carina Bauer announced that IMEX 2021 scheduled for May 25-27, 2021 will have to be cancelled due to the surging COVID-19 cases around the world. IMEX 2020 had to be cancelled as well due to the coronavirus.
In a letter signed by Bloom and Bauer, they said:
It is wit… read more
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