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TAZARA: Resumption of normal train operations
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that the reopening of the mainline, which was temporarily closed on 01 April 2024 due to landslides and formation failures caused by heavy rains in the Mlimba–Makambako area of … read more
Ethiopian doubles capacity with upgraded Addis Ababa domestic terminal
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airlines have announced the inauguration of its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The 50 million USD expansion and renovation project has significantly upgraded the terminal, expanding its total built-up area by more than twofold to 25,750 m2 and increasing… read more
I need 35 visas to travel within Africa, Dangote laments
Africa's richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has decried difficulties faced by investors travelling on the African continent as he said he needs different 35 visas on his Nigerian passport. He said he spoke about the Rwandan President Paul Kagame about the challenges which do nor exist in France.
Dangote disclosed this recently at the Afri… read more
Velaro EGY high speed train for Egypt on test
The first of the Velaro EGY high speed trainsets which Siemens Mobility is to supply to Egypt is undergoing dynamic testing at the Wegberg-Wildenrath circuit in Germany ahead of delivery later this year.
Siemens said the start of testing marked ‘a big step forward’ for the project.
A consortium of Siemens Mobility, Orascom Con… read more
Air Peace Debunks Safety Violation In UK Operations
Air Peace has denied viral reports, which claimed that it violated safety in its United Kingdom operations. A statement signed by the management of the airline and circulated to aviation journalists on Monday night, insisted that the reports contained a lot of falsehood aimed at creating fears and doubts in the minds of the flying public.… read more
African Parks has officially launched the rewilding phase of "Rhino Rewild"
African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, has announced that it has officially launched the rewilding phase of "Rhino Rewild", an ambitious p… read more
Proflight Zambia increases baggage allowance for domestic flights
Proflight Zambia has announced a revision to its baggage policy for domestic flights in Zambia, effective immediately.
The new policy provides a 23 kg free checked baggage allowance for… read more
Travel Indaba ends with great success
The 2024 edition of Africa’s Tourism Indaba (ATI) has ended with many exhibitors showing gratitude to the organisers, South Africa Tourism for the opportunity created and the connections achieved over the three days that continental trade show took place.
Held at Durban’s Nkosi Albert Lithuli International Convention Center (Durb… read more
Seychelles and Botswana to collaborate on Agriculture, Education and Tourism projects
Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of Botswana.
Chandapiwa Nteta presented her credentials to Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at State House.
The new high commissioner expressed her wish to gain Seychel… read more
Preliminary report of Dana aircraft veerung off runway
Preliminary report into the Dana Air incident on April 23, 2024 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been released by the National Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB.
The aircraft an MD-82 operated by Dana Air veered off the runway, the incident occurred shortly after the aircraft, registration 5N-BKI and opera… read more
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