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South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (September 2024 - January 2025)
The South AfricanSafa Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period September 2024 to January 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neu… read more
FlySafair to launch a new service to Namibia
South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce a new service to Namibia. According to the airline's flight schedule, a twice-weekly service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town… read more
Nigerian Airlines banned from flying to U.S.
Nigeria has been delisted from the United States Federal Aviation Administration Category One Status (USFAA CAT 1) International Aviation Safety Assessment programme (IASA), investigation by Daily Independent can reveal.
With this removal, no Nigerian airline, including Air Peace, which planned to commence direct fl… read more
Home Affairs announces mechanism to boost Tourism
In a critical step to reform the visa system and position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as an economic enabler by supercharging job creation in the tourism sector, the department has announced the creation of an innovative new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS).
The scheme is set to be implemented from January 2025. "With an… read more
Restorative Retreat package launched by The Cellars-Hohenort
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa has launched a rejuvenating Restorative Retreat package for those wanting to immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the 9-acre estate within the heart of Cape Town’s Constantia Valley.
Emirates celebrates South Africa with historic Airbus A380 flypast
On September 1, 2024, Emirates marked a significant milestone by conducting its first-ever Airbus A380 flypast over South Africa, showcasing its commitment to the country. The low-level flyover, occurring at just 500 feet above the ground, celebrated three key events: the return of Emirates’ second daily A380 service on the Dubai-Johannesburg ro… read more
Nigeria’s 1,091 Tourist sites undergoing revitalisation
Ms. Lola Ade -John, Minister of Tourism, has said that Nigeria has 1,091 tourist sites across the 36 States of the Federation, adding that many of these tourist sites are currently being revitalised.
Ade-John, who stated this at a pre-summit webinar in preparation for the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#30), organised by t… read more
Over 100 passengers stranded at Monrovia Airport due to Brussels Airlines hydraulic issue
On last Wednesday night, 133 passengers were stranded at Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia after Brussels Airlines flight SN241, operated by Airbus A330-300 registered OO-SFB (Eurowings livery), encountered a hydraulic system issue, preventing the flight from departing.
Passengers had to disembark after initiall… read more
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the "Mahala Week 2024"
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR), which is mandated to offer hospitality services in Provincial Nature Reserves in Limpopo to national and international tourists, has announced the dates of the "Mahala Week 2024". En… read more
Investment conference for Tazara
President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia is set to embark on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China from August 30th to September 7th, 2024. This visit will coincide with his participation in the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing. The summit, themed “Joining Forces to Promote Modernisation… read more
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