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ET: Champion of African Air Travel
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has once again been recognized for its exceptional service, winning the prestigious ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.
The airline also secured top honors in multiple categories, including ‘Best Cabin Service’, ‘Best Entertainmen… read more
Cape Town: Tokai Forest picnic site in the Table Mountain National Park closed until further notice
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Tokai Forest picnic site in the Table Mountain National Park in … read more
Fastjet Zimbabwe achieves prestigious IOSA Registration
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline has announced that it has successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s … read more
South Africa's Blue Flag beaches, boats & marinas 2024/25
A total of 48 beaches in South Africa, along with four marinas and seven tourism boats were recognised for meeting the highest environmental management, education, safety, acce… read more
Is Nigeria Air a Soap Opera or a Reality Show?
The Nigerian aviation industry has been plagued by controversy and uncertainty, with the recent dispute over the agreement between Nigeria Air and Ethiopian Airlines serving as the latest example. In an exclusive interview, aviation analyst and consultant, Chris Aligbe, shed light on the complexities surrounding the issue and offered his … read more
Navigating the online world of direct bookings
When planning your next escape to a luxurious holiday destination. Leading travel experts give their take on who, what, when and where to book and why Making a hotel booking online may be a simple process in itself, but the time spent getting to this point in the travel journey is considerable.
A 2023 study of travellers from Australi… read more
Air Tanzania introduces flights to Johannesburg
Air Tanzania, the flag carrier airline of Tanzania, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights to … read more
eThekwini Municipality a study for a Tram/Light Rail System
The eThekwini Municipality is considering a study to determine the feasibility of a tram-light rail system that would link Durban's downtown area with King Shaka International Airport.
The goal of this project is to evaluate the potential for a practical, sustainable, and integrated public transportation solution that could support the cit… read more
Travel Trends 2025: What’s Hot And What’s Not In The Future Of Travel
In 2024, travel trends were a mix of escapism and edginess. While some travellers seized the opportunity to visit the shooting locations of their favourite Netflix shows, others tried to limit their dopamine sources to join the social media-fueled ‘raw-dogging’ bandwagon. As concerns about overtourism grew, travellers began seeking out … read more
Uganda's Railway Expansion: A €2.7bn Contract with Yapı Merkezi
The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has inked a €2.7 billion contract with Yapı Merkezi, a Turkish firm. The agreement involves the construction of an electrified standard gauge railway stretching 273 kilometers from Malaba, located on the Kenyan border, to Uganda's capital, Kampala.
The Eastern Railway Projec… read more
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