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World Tourism Day celebrated in Asmara
World Tourism Day, observed annually on 27 September, was celebrated for the 29th time at the national level in Asmara under the theme “Tourism and Peace”. The event was attended by Ms. Askalu Menkorios, Minister of Tourism, and Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director of the Central Region.
Ms. Liya Gebreab, Dir… read more
Zambia Lobito railway concession has been finalized
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
SAA with more flights between Johannesburg and Harare
South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it will increase the number of flights to Harare in … read more
Qantas & Airlink sign codeshare agreement
The flag carrier of Australia, Qantas, and South African regional airline, Airlink, have signed a codeshare agreement.
Qantas will add its airline code ("QF") on… read more
UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit: A milestone for global tourism collaboration
UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic is set to host the 1st UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit, scheduled to take place f… read more
South African Airways increases flights between JNB and WDH
According to Air Connect Namibia, a collaborative air service development initiative led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and mandated to improve air access to Namib… read more
Qantas to introduce the A380 on the SYD to JNB route
• First ever A380 flights between South Africa and Australia take off
• Extra 130,000 seats per year
• Reintroduction of First Class and doubling of Premium Economy seats
Travellers will make history today on board Qantas’ inaugural Airbus A380 flight from Johannesburg to Sydney, the first time the national carrier has opera… read more
Africa emerging as new cruise hotspot amid Red Sea security concerns
As the security situation in the Red Sea prompts cruise lines to rethink their routes, Africa is growing in popularity as an emerging cruise destination.
From MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises and Princess, to Cunard Line, Silversea and Holland America Line, more and more cruise lines are choosing to cruise via Africa when repositioning be… read more
MSC cancels MSC Musica repositioning from South Africa at end of 2024/25 season
MSC Cruises has cancelled its 24-night repositioning voyage aboard MSC Musica from Durban to Genoa, which was due to depart in April next year at the end of the upcoming 2024/25 South African cruise season.
The voyage up the coast of East Africa and through the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea with a transit of the Suez Canal has … read more
South African Airways launches flights to Lubumbashi
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
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