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Air France to launch flights between Paris Maputo (Mozambique)!´
The flag carrier of France, Air France, is set to launch scheduled flights to Mozambique.
Effective 20 June 2021,… read more
Ethiopian Airlines returns to Kano, its 3rd destination in Nigeria
Since the second quarter of 2020, Ethiopian Airlines has reconnected with almost all of its African network. In its most important markets such as Nigeria, the Ethiopian national carrier is working to recover its pre-pandemic traffic volumes.
Ethiopian Airlines (ETH) relaunched its Addis Ababa - Kano route (passenger fl… read more
Sky Mali begins its first international flights in April
Sky Mali launched its operations on September 29, 2020. Currently, the private Malian company serves 3 domestic routes from Bamako. With its domestic network now consolidated, it is preparing for its international deployment as of April.
Sky Mali's first flights beyond the Malian borders should take place in a few days. In fac… read more
South African Government looks to Rail Sector to grow Economy
The government’s proposed policy interventions to allow third-party access to South Africa’s rail infrastructure, provides an opportunity not only for the growth of the freight transportation sector but also for the growth, transformation and industrialisation of our economy, says Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Delivering the … read more
Amid Recession, Sub-Saharan Africa Poised For Recovery
Digital Technologies Key to Driving Future of Work
Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to have contracted by 2.0% in 2020, closer to the lower bound of the forecast in April 2020, and prospects for recovery are strengthening amid actions to contain new waves of the pandemic and speed up vaccine rollouts, according to … read more
Skyworld Aviation sells ERJ 145 to Westair of Namibia
Skyworld Aviation sells ERJ 145 to Westair of Namibia.
Serial number 145342 was previously in operation with HOP! The aircraft ferried from France to its new owner, Westair of Namibia, on its temporary registration F-WTBQ last Thursday.
Ghana: Labadi Beach Hotel vaccinates all 203 staff members
All of the 203 members of staff of Ghana’s leading hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel, have received their first jabs of the AstraZeneca vaccines as of Friday 12th March 2021.
The vaccination according to the Hotel’s General Manager Rene Vincent-Ernst is another testimony of how the hotel takes its loyal staff and patrons and guest… read more
“Mea Culpa” Azman Air tenders apology to NCAA DG; Nigerians for reaction to suspension
SEQUEL to a statement that made rounds in the media credited to Azman Air in which the integrity and reputation of the Director General of the NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, came under fierce attack as a result of the decision taken by the regulator to suspend our operations based on safety considerations, the airline has apologized.
According to … read more
Norwegian Cruise Line restart announced in Mediterranean and Caribbean
A Norwegian Cruise Line restart is finally happening, with the cruise line confirming that it will put three ships back into service in the Caribbean and Mediterranean in 2021.
Norwegian Joy, Jade and Gem will lead the Norwegian Cruise Line restart in July.
Norwegian Jade will sail cruises to the Greek Isles from Athens… read more
Africa Travel Week Virtual kicks off today. Here are 4 reasons why you should attend
AFRICA Travel Week Virtual kicks off on Wednesday, April 7.
The three-day event features trends, insights and speakers from across the globe.
The event is being run using a blended approach where travel trade professionals benefit from connecting with their industry peers virtually at the main event in April, then face-to… read more
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