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Proflight Zambia increases flights between Lusaka and Kasama
Zambian privately owned regional carrier Proflight Zambia is set to increase domestic flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and Kasama Airport (KAA) in … read more
Driving East African rail onnectivity
In this edition of Coffee with the Editor, Zaituni Nakonde, Director of Infrastructure Development at the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA), discusses the role and mandate of the CCTTFA as well as some highlighted activities from the region’s railways.
The Central Corridor is a multilateral organ… read more
UN Tourism Secretary-General calls for a people-centered transformation of sector
With six years to go for the deadline of the Global Goals, UN Tourism Secretary-General has called for a people-centered transformation of … read more
Nigeria’s blocked airline funds fall by 98%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds at the end of April stood at approximately $1.8 billion, a reduction of $708 million (28%) since December 2023.
IATA reiterated the call for government… read more
Tourism frontline workers get training
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is conducting a two-day training workshop at Walvis Bay for frontline workers in the tourism industry to improve customer service standards.
According to a statement issued by the organisers, the training is held in collaboration with the Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB) at… read more
Durban: Nine beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released upd… read more
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Tanzania Transport Minister inspects SGR
The Minister of Transport, Prof. Makame Mbarawa, conducted a visit to the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) from the Tanzanite International Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Station to Banana in Dar es Salaam on May 24, 2024.
The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of the SGR project and the readiness to commence internati… read more
Kenya Railways officially launches 2023-2027 strategic plan
On May 24, 2024, Kenya Railways proudly marked a significant milestone with the official launch of our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan in Mombasa. This pivotal event, graced by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen EGH, underlines our commitment to transforming Kenya Railways into the leading transport service prov… read more
AIDAdiva to lead AIDA Evolution fleetwide refit and refurbishment programme in 2025
AIDA Cruises’ Sphinx-class cruise ship AIDAdiva will be redesigned and enhanced during a seven-week drydock next year as part of the fleetwide AIDA Evolution refit programme.
AIDAdiva will be the first in the AIDA fleet to be modernised as part of the AIDA Evolution project, which is the largest fleet modernisation programme … read more
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