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Online border systems to improve efficiency
Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption.
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugab… read more
SADC Tourism Night in full swing at Heritage Cultural Village
The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, which is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has kicked off in style at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation in Harare.
The event started at 5 pm and has attracted several dignitaries, including SADC ministers and senior officials, ambass… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours
The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of August 2024.… read more
Tourism Seychelles collaborates on comprehensive plan for upcoming off-peak season
The Seychelles Tourism Department organised a half-day strategic meeting with both government and private sector stakeholders on Wednesday, August 7th, to… read more
Again, United Nigeria Airlines achieves IOSA certification
For the second time in a row, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has achieved its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
A statement by Mr. Achillus Chud-Uchegbu, the airline’s spokesman, said that this achievement reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and excellence.
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Aviation anions cry out for relief as industry struggles to survive
In a warning, the aviation unions have sounded the alarm that the industry is on the verge of collapse, threatening the safety and security of millions of passengers and crew members.
The unions in a letter addressed to the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development are demanding an immediate exemption from the 50% deductions, o… read more
10th FIKANI Tourism Fair projects Mozambique’s vibrant tourism & cultural potentials
The 10th edition of FIKANI Mozambique, the country’s premier International Tourism Fair, has concluded on a high note, reinforcing Mozambique’s position as a leading tourism and cultural destination in Africa. The event, which took place from August 8th to 11th at the Mozambique-China Cultural Centre, attracted significant participation f… read more
Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana to collaborate
Transportation leaders from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana have recently ratified a preliminary trilateral agreement. This agreement is centered around the execution of the Ponta Techobanine Railway Project, a significant undertaking valued at US$6.5 billion.
The project's primary objective is to bolster the transpo… read more
Tanzania set to introduce the Ritz-Carlton brand
Tanzania is set to make history as the first Sub-Saharan African country to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand, bolstering its position as one of the premier tourism destinations on the continent, The Citizen reports.
Tanzania to become first Sub-Saharan African country to introduce The Ritz-Carlton https://t.co/ZthErvVFqw-- TheCitizenTz (@T… read more
Again, expert calls on Keyamo to appoint board members for aviation agencies
For the umpteenth time, experts in the Nigerian aviation industry have called on Barr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to appoint a Board of Directors for the aviation agencies.
This time around, Dr. Gabriel Olowo, the Chairman, Sabre Technology President of Sabre Travel Network, in an interview wit… read more
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