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Moroccan high speed line extension
The National Railway Office of Morocco (ONCF) has engaged a Franco-Moroccan consortium consisting of Egis, Systra, and Novec to provide project management assistance for the development of the high-speed rail line between Kénitra and Marrakech.
This consortium will offer comprehensive support in project management, operations… read more
Tourism sector key to achieving arrest agenda
The Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), Jimmy Tarplah, has emphasized the untapped potential of Liberia's tourism sector to significantly boost government revenue.
Speaking at the official launch of the National Tourism Stakeholders Dialogue on August 2, 2024 at a… read more
AON commends judiciary for nullifying Nigeria Air sale to Ethiopian Airlines
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed profound appreciation and praise for the Nigerian judiciary following the Federal High Court’s decision to nullify the sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines.
This landmark judgment, delivered by Justice A. Alagoa in Lagos, has been lauded for its adherence to justice an… read more
Airlink to introduce flights between Cape Town and Gaborone
South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced the introduction of direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in… read more
Road between WDH Airport and town renamed after former president
The Namibian Roads Authority (RA) has renamed the B9 highway between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The road, wich is currently under construction, will be known as Dr Hage Geingob Freeway.
Namibia Tourism Board appoints Charmaine Matheus as acting CEO
The Head of Marketing at Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), Ms Charmaine Matheus will act as Chief Executive Officer for the month of August.
A memo sent to all staff members and sighted by VoyagesAfriq on July 31, stated that “Effective 1 August 2024, Ms. Charmaine Matheus will step into the role of Acting CEO for a period of one month. … read more
Emirates will operate a second A380 service to Bali
Emirates will operate a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Bali, starting 1 September and until 26 October, to meet the surge in travel demand to the island during the upcoming peak season.
From 1 September to 26 October 2024, Emirates’ flight EK398/399 between Dubai (DXB) and Bali (DPS) will be upgraded to an A… read more
Kruger National Park: Community protest on the main road from Tshepise to Pafuri Gate
South African National Parks (SANParks) informed the public this morning that community protest is currently happening, with protesters blocking and affecting traffic on the main road from Tshepise to … read more
Arik Air fleet grounding spells doom for aviation sector
As the furore continues over the grounding of Arik Air aircraft by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) following compliance with the Supreme Court judgment, experts in the Nigerian aviation industry have raised the fear that this may spell doom for the airline sub-sector and the entire industry in the country.
Th… read more
MSC Cruises considering switching Middle East for Africa on 2025 World Cruise
MSC Cruises is weighing its options for the upcoming 2025 World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea. The cruise line is considering changes to the itinerary and may reroute the ship around Africa if Houthi attacks on shipping from Yemen continue.
MSC Magnifica will depart on the 1… read more
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