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The idea of a brand new national carrier is been considered by the Government of South Africa to replace the long-suffering South African Airways (SAA) set to permanently end operations. This follows the government’s unwillingness to continue to fund what appears to be an endless hole. While little is yet known of this new carrier, the… read more
Domestic flight operations in Nigeria’s aviation industry may resume on June 21st 2020, after weeks of closure by the government to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
This was disclosed by Bashir Ahmed Personal assistant on New Media to President Buhari through his twitter handle.
According to businessday.ng, Ahmed on his t… read more
Serena Hotels i n Uganda has kickstarted their operation, initially re-opening the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. Being forced to close down their two Ugandan properties due to government restrictions such as lockdowns, curfews and closure directives at the start of the pandemic in Uganda back in March, are the gradual li… read more
British Airways franchisee Comair today announced that it is looking to cut its fleet in half. The South African carrier was placed into business rescue proceedings around a month ago shortly after it revealed that is doesn’t expect to fly until October.
South African aviation has been going through a relatively tumultuous ti… read more
To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Program led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism– growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity.
The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on th… read more
Qatar Airways continues operating and growing over the last three years despite the illegal blockade – since June 2017, all Qatar Airways flights are barred from entering Emirati, Saudi Arabian, Bahraini, and Egyptian airspace and airports due to the 2017 diplomatic crisis. All airlines from these countries are also banned from Qat… read more
Qatar Airways gradual rebuilding of its network continues with Bangkok, Barcelona, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Singapore and Vienna resuming flights this week, growing the airline’s global network to over 170 weekly flights to more than 40 destinations. The airline also announced the upcoming resumption of flights to Berlin, Dar… read more
Public transport and taxi service resumed Thursday in Uganda, nearly three months after they were halted to control the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. New restrictions and regulations, mainly on taxis, however, have left many Kampala residents without a ride.
Tempers grew short Thursday at a Kampala taxi … read more
Joe Ghartey, the Minister of Railway Development in Ghana recently noted that an approximate USD130 million had been approved for the procurement of 30 trains for the standard gauge line from China.
Amandi Holdings Limited has signed the USD500 million contract with the Railway Development Ministry for the construction of the Wester… read more
Economic operators Wednesday stressed in an internet forum that the tourist potential of southern Angola could attract thousands of international tourists into the country, a fact that will boost the tourist industry and the diversification of the economy.
With the support of a virtual "zoom" platform, an initiative of the Portal Hotéis de… read more
Government ponders brand new flag carrier to replace South African Airways
Domestic flights in Nigeria may resume on June 21
Uganda: Serena Hotels re-open the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Comair To Cut Fleet By 50%
UNWTO announces new vision for global tourism
Qatar Airways: We became the largest airline globally despite the “illegal blockade”
Uganda: Confusion, Frustration as Public Transport Resumes Operation
Ghana Railway News
Operators see Tourism Potential in Southern Angola
