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The congress, which had management members in attendance, specifically demanded that funds be raised to settle workers’ outstandings, such as the payment of Year 2020 productivity allowance, the 13th-month salary, accrued pensions for senior citizens and immediate payment of furniture grants.
The workers alleged that low premiums ha… read more
Travel between the UAE and UK has been banned by the British government. All non-British travellers from the UAE will be barred from entering the UK from 1pm on Friday, the government announced.
Travellers with British or Irish passports, or residence rights, will be allowed to return, but arrivals after 4am on Friday must isolate at home … read more
Air Burkina is set to bolster its fleet with the acquisition of Airbus A220s and Embraer ERJs. The airline will bring in the new planes as part of a $450m cash injection led by U. S investment firm African Global Development (AGD).
After the government of Burkina Faso committed to selling its stake in Air Burkina to AGD… read more
The Executive Director, National Primarily Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, has said that the Federal Government was targeting vaccinating 70 per cent of Nigerians against Covid-19.
Shuaibu, who disclosed this during a webinar hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, on the safety and efficacy of the … read more
Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy?
The latest data – and the region’s continued focus on transforming its key industries, sectors, and infrastructure through technology – is giving me hope that the economic outlook is brightening.
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UAE carrier Emirates has extended its flight suspension to South Africa. The airline had been intending to resume such services tomorrow (January 28th). However, for the time being, the flight suspension has been extended until February 4th.
Around the world, airlines are constantly changing their flying plans in response to the COVID-19 p… read more
Lufthansa and SWISS are partnering with Airlink, to offer customers access to over 25
domestic destinations in South Africa, including Bloemfontein, George, Upington,
Skukuza, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit and Port Elizabeth - as well as over 20 regional
destinations in Southern Africa, such as Gaborone, Kasane, Vilanculos, Maun,… read more
Mauritius launched its Covid-19 vaccination programme, giving priority to frontline workers including health care professionals, employees within the tourism industry, senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions.
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) said in a statement that 50 000 frontliners were being cons… read more
Africa Travel Week (ATW) has unveiled an audacious plan for its 2021 suite of shows, which includes several value-add opportunities, in addition to WTM Africa, which will run as a 100% virtual exhibition from 07-09 April 2021.
“The plan for WTM Africa has always been about offering value beyond the show floor. This year, we’r… read more
As Americans wait to get vaccinated, a majority have stressed serious concerns about the security of their personal data related to the COVID-19 vaccination process, as well as access to travel destinations, public businesses and even their own place of employment. This is according to the 2021 Vaccines and Privacy Study of 1,000 American… read more
Airspace workers issue ultimatum over unpaid benefits
UAE added to UK's travel ban list
Air Burkina eyes The Airbus A220 Alongside ERJs
COVID-19 Vaccine: FG Targeting 70 Percent Coverage Of Nigerians
Technology unlocking trade value in East Africa
Emirates extends South Africa flight suspension
Lufthansa & SWISS are partnering with Airlink
Mauritius one step closer to fully reopening destination
WTM Africa will be a fully virtual exhibition
