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South Africa: NSRI releases a warning of rough seas ahead of this weekend’s cold front forecast!
South Africa's National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), a voluntary non-profit organization tasked with saving lives through drowning preven… read more
ASKY will launch Lome to Luanda flights
ASKY Airlines has said it would commence three weekly flights to Luanda in Angola from its base in Lome, Togo.
A statement by the airline said that the airline would commence the direct flight from August 1, 2023.
The statement hinted that Lome to Luanda, Angola would have seamless connection to ASKY’s vast network cove… read more
Zanzibar Eyes Saudi Arabia Direct Flights
Zanzibar has requested Saudi Arabian government to consider introducing direct flight from Riyadh to the Isles. Zanzibar State Minister, Office of the President (Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service and Good Governance) Mr Haroun Ali Suleiman said that having a direct flight from the country to Zanzibar will be a big opportunity to… read more
Malawi Airlines set to launch flights to three new regional destinations
The flag carrier airline of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, is planning to launch flights to three new regional destinations.
According to postings on … read more
Trans Air Congo (TAC) introduces a leased Embraer ERJ145 to support its operations
Trans Air Congo (TAC) would have been one of Central Africa's most dynamic airlines. But after 29 years in business, the company's fortunes are in a state of flux. Between periodic interruptions to operations, route closures and management departures, TAC is struggling to find a new direction.
Zim to host UNWTO media training
Zimbabwe which is promoting its Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism has received a major boost as it is set host the UNWTO Communication, Media and Tourism Training.
The training is set for the 13-15 of November in the resort town of Victoria Falls.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA… read more
Passenger arrested for stealing laptop onboard Ibom Air flight to Abuja
A passenger on Ibom Air flight Q1300 has been arrested for allegedly taking another passenger’s laptop from his bag in the overhead cabin during boarding from Lagos to Abuja on Wednesday.
In a statement by the General Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Air, Aniekan Essienette said, the owner of the laptop, who suspected the … read more
VINCI Airports takes over operation of seven Cabo Verde airports
VINCI Airports has finalised the financial arrangements for the concession agreement with the government of Cabo Verde, acquiring seven airports in the country.
The financing of €60 million, provided by three development banks, World Bank-IFC, Proparco (France), and DEG (Germany), is certified under the Sustainability-Linked Financi… read more
ASKY launches Luanda flights August 1
ASKY Airlines has announced it will launch 3x weekly flights to and from Lagos to Luanda, Angola from 1st August, this year.
The airline in a statement says, Lagos to Luanda, Angola will have seamless connection to ASKY’s vast network covering all of West and Central and South Africa markets with three direct daily service we… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking
The Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, announced in the SANParks - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group that stocktaking needs to be performed at all shops in … read more
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