Travel news overview

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 20:02

Experienced Edmund Makona takes over as interim CEO of Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe is currently implementing a six-year restructuring plan with financial support from the government. While the state-owned carrier is actively looking for a permanent CEO, the Ministry of Transport has given the reins of the company on an interim basis to a veteran of the company who is known for his mastery of operational issues.

• Flights
• 18/04/2023 19:02

Kigali International Airport to join the global accreditation program

Since ACI launched the first global airport customer experience accreditation programme in 2019, around 60 airports worldwide have joined the programme to improve their customer experience management. It is the only accreditation programme in the airport sector to offer a 360˚ view of customer experience management. And Kigali intends to be an A… read more

• Flights
• 16/04/2023 22:24

Fifth Condor A330neo takes off on first commercial flight

The second A330neo in the "Beach" livery has taken off, following its delivery in Frankfurt last Friday. On April 12, the aircraft embarked on its commercial maiden flight to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius, carrying approximately 250 guests. This registration D-ANRJ aircraft joins Condor's long-haul fleet immediatel… read more

• Flights
• 16/04/2023 22:20

Auric Air adds another Cessna 208B Caravan to its fleet

Auric Air operates about ten aircraft, mainly turboprops, from its bases in Mwanza, Dar es Salaam and Arusha in Tanzania. The Tanzanian safari specialist, founded in 2001, offers both scheduled flights and private charter flights on demand.

• Destinations
• 16/04/2023 22:18

GTA Promotes 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' Campaign

In line with its commitment to promote domestic tourism in Ghana, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has re-launched the 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' campaign to promote domestic tourism in Kwahu in the Eastern region.

The campaign is under the Ghana Tourism Development Project (GTDP), being undertaken by the Ministry of To… read more

• Accomodation
• 16/04/2023 22:18

Travel and tourism sector deal activity down 40.7% YoY in Q1 2023, finds GlobalData

A total of 179 deals* were announced in the global … read more

• Rail
• 16/04/2023 22:14

Special economic zones for electric vehicle production Planned In DRC And Zambia

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have recently inked a Framework Agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Zambia to establish Special Economic Zones (SEZ) dedicated to the production of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and related services.… read more

• Flights
• 16/04/2023 22:12

Green Africa Plans Abuja Base

Nigeria's Green Africa Airways plans to expand its network from Abuja, the country’s capital, with three new domestic routes starting Aug. 12. The airline intends to fly to Ibadan and Kano twice daily and offer a daily flight to Sokoto. Service will also resume from Abuja and Owerri with four … read more

• Flights
• 16/04/2023 22:11

Ethiopian Airlines and AFRAA to host aviation convention

“In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and its low share of global trade of 2%, the continent is an excellent opportunity to develop air transport. However, as a market, Africa’s share over several decades has remained stagnant at less than 3% of the world market – it is time to take actio… read more

• Rail
• 16/04/2023 22:10

Update For thr multinational Tanzania – Burundi – DRC Congo SGR project

In May 2023, a Request for Proposals is expected to be issued for the Construction of the Tanzania/Burundi (Uvinza – Musongati – Gitega) SGR Section, which is Phase I of the Multinational Tanzania – Burundi – DRC Congo SGR Project. The Governments of Tanzania and Burundi have requested financing from the African Development Bank, with the Tanzan… read more