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The governments of Angola and Zambia have recently formalized concession agreements with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This significant step marks the commencement of the construction phase for an extensive 800-kilometer railway link, which will serve as a vital connection between the two African nations.
These com… read more
South
African Airways (SAA), the national airline of South Africa, is
thrilled to announce the launch of a new direct service to Lubumbashi,
the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This
strategic expansion is set to further strengthen the airline's network
and enhance connectivity wit… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines is deeply committed to empowering Luanda as a
key hub within the region, thus facilitating intra-Africa connections.
Within this scope, the airline will be adding new frequencies to
high-demand destinations, namely Cape Town (South Africa), São Tomé
Island (Island of São Tomé and Príncipe) and Brazzaville (Republic o… read more
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The luxury cruise line first started sailing the West African coast in 2011, but suspended the service in 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak, which shut down the gl… read more
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 in May 2024 in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania, Georges Olivier Itoua, the Director General of Chemin
… read more
The
first significant shipment of copper, which is destined for the United
States, has successfully departed from the Port of Lobito in Angola this
week.
This shipment was loaded onto the MSC SAMU container vessel,
marking a notable milestone in the ongoing export activities of the
Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). Thi… read more
The World Health
Organization (WHO) recently declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of
International Concern (PHEIC). However, the SADC Business Council Tourism
Alliance is eager to emphasise that Southern Africa remains a safe and
welcoming destination for travellers.
The enclosed press
release outlines the swift and coordin… read more
The Government of Botswana has implemented surveillance checks for the mpox virus at its main trade ports of entry on 19 August 2024. These are the countries main airports, Sir Seretse K… read more
Turkish Airlines has updated its route development priorities,
outlining 25 cities globally that it intends to add to its network.
The
Star Alliance member has released its latest list of future
destinations, which includes eight international points in Europe, four
in the Americas, nine in the Middle East and Africa, and tw… read more
At
the African Union Commission (AUC) Continental Workshop on the
Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN) held in
May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jesca Bakazibazira, Senior
Commercial Officer at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), discussed URC’s
railway … read more
Zambia Lobito railway concession has been finalized
South African Airways launches flights to Lubumbashi
TAAG with more capacity
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Update on Chemin De Fer Congo-Ocean
Lobito Atlantic Railway update
Southern Africa remains a safe destination amid Mpox concerns
Botswana begins screening travellers for mpox at ports of entry
Turkish Airlines outlines network priorities
Insights into Uganda Railways Corporation's projects and regional connectivity
