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Air Peace, has received its fourth International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, which signifies that the carrier was successful in the globally recognised and rigorous safety audit.
Spokesperson of the airline, Stanley Olisa, made this disclosure in a press release issued to journalists on F… read more
The state-owned carrier's board Chairman Girma Wake, told a news conference that Mesfin had been chosen to lead the group after serving in his present post for 10 years. He is also the chief executive officer of Togo-based ASKY Airlines, which serves markets in West and Central Africa and has a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.
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The black rhino population suffered the most dramatic decline out of all the species in recent years. Between 1970 and 1993, the population of black rhino dropped by 96%, going from an estimated 65 000 to only 2300 surviving in the wild. … read more
The Department of Home Affairs is working on a number of new technologies which it says will help speed up travel times.
In its recently tabled annual performance plan for 2022/2023, the department said this will include the introduction of new biometric solutions at both the country’s airports and land borders.
The country is also i… read more
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero has held a mini Durbur in his palace to welcome and honour members of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, NANTA as they converge on Kano for its 46th Annual General Meeting, AGM. The colourful event with horse riders clad in different attires, lined up in front … read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase.
An IATA survey of travel restrictions for the world’s top 50 air travel markets (comprising 88% of international demand in 2019 as measured… read more
Princess Cruises has announced its fleet will play host to two new productions, one a TV dating show based on The Love Boat, and the other an iteration of the Deal or No Deal franchise. The Real Love Boat will be a reality dating competition series inspired by the 1970s scripted show that used Princess Cruises ships as its setting, w… read more
According to the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), Zambia has amended the entry requirements for international travellers. The … read more
Belgian charter airline Air Belgium is set to launch flights to South Africa. Effective 14 September 2022, the airline will operat… read more
Ethiopian Airlines this week confirmed that CEO Tewolde GebreMariam has taken early retirement after more than a decade at the helm.
The carrier said GebreMariam has been receiving medical treatment in the US for the past six months and is unable to continue leading the airline. Mesfin T… read more
Air Peace deepens safety records with 4th IOSA renewal
Ethiopian Airlines appoints COO Mesfin Tasew as new CEO
World Bank launches Wildlife Conservation Bond for rhinos in South Africa
Big travel changes coming for South Africa – including a new ID system
Emir of Kano celebrates NANTA with Mini Durbar
Progress in opening the world to travel- IATA
Princess Cruises to host new dating show and Deal or No Deal
Zambia eases entry requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
Air Belgium to launch fligths to South Africa
