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ITA Airways commences direct flights to Accra
ITA Airways, an Italian-based airline, has successfully inaugurated commercial flight operations to Accra, marking a milestone for travellers.
The inaugural flight received a warm welcome at Kotoka International Airport, complete with a water cannon salute by the Rescue and Fire Fighting team of Ghana Airports Company Limited… read more
"Rhino Rewild": African Parks translocated 120 Southern white rhino
African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, has announced that it has successfully translocated 120 Southern white rhino to member reserves of the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) in … read more
AFRAA sees a 15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has released a report on African Airlines’ Performance Updates for May 2024. According to the report, AFRAA projects a “15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024 compared to 2023.”
According to AFRAA, “The aviation industry experienced a dynamic start to 2024, grapplin… read more
Botswana Railways looking to advance its position in regional connectivity
Speaking at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), held from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Semabale Tladi, Director of Business Development at Botswana Railways, highlighted the pivotal role … read more
Royal Air Maroc resumes direct route Casablanca to Sao Paulo
Royal Air Maroc will resume its direct route from Casablanca to Sao Paulo starting December 7, 2024, with three weekly flights. Departures from Casablanca will be on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 16:40 (local time), arriving in Sao Paulo at 22:20 (local time). Return flights will depart Sao Paulo on Tuesdays, Fridays,… read more
On Show Solutions brings Africa Showcase to South Africa for three-day event
On Show Solutions, the organisers of Africa Showcase, the continent’s premium tourism roadshow specialists, is storming South Africa for a three-day event.
The event is scheduled to hold in three South African cities; Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town on June 11, 12 and 13, 2024, respectively, and will offer a platform… read more
East African community advances regional railway projects amidst challenges
Eng. Achieng’ Akun Beatrice, Railway Expert at EAC and Eng. Godfrey A. Enzama, Head of Transport & Works and Acting Director of Infrastructure at EAC, recently represented the East African Community (EAC) at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation… read more
Radisson Hotel Group targets expansion to 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, doubling its current po
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its goal to reach 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, effectively doubling its current portfolio. This ambitious expansion along with the Group’s recent updates to its South African portfolio underscores its commitment to strengthening its presence and contributing to the growth of the… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Maintenance of Grootkolk Wilderness Camp set to commence
The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the planned maintenance of Grootkolk Wilderness Camp is set to c… read more
A half-decade of excellence: Ibom Air’s journey and vision for tomorrow
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s leading airline, is marking a significant milestone today as it celebrates its 5th anniversary. Since its inception in 2019, the airline has been committed to providing reliable, exceptional air travel services in Africa.
Over the past five years, Ibom Air has achieved remarkable growth, expanding i… read more
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