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The African sector is expected to grow 6.5 per cent per year over the next decade; travel & tourism could contribute $350 billion to the regional economy.
At its Global Summit in Kigali today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector co… read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria introduced the electronic system of ticketing for the Lagos – Ibadan and Warri – Itakpe train stations on 01 November 2023. The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, launched an electronic ticketing platform to better serve Nigerian citizens as they take train rides from Warri to Itakpe an… read more
Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, the Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks about the minimum six aircraft policy of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), delays and cancellations and the plan of the airline to commence regional and international operations. Excerpts:
Sir, what is your opin… read more
Welcome to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 report, our lowdown on the
latest trends shaping industry and traveler behavior. It blends our own
proprietary search and booking data with our annual consumer behavior
study to reveal how and where people will travel in the coming year.
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over 80 billion prices every day, connect… read more
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal,
has rel… read more
For the past 16 years South Africans have dreaded rolling power cuts euphemistically dubbed "loadshedding". These are caused by the ailing state power entity Eskom's crumbling infrastructure and its over-reliance on ageing and poorly maintained coal-fired power stations. Loadshedding has worsened in 2023, with some areas experiencing power cuts … read more
President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya's borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas required, by the end of 2023. He said
When people cannot travel, business people cannot travel, entrepreneurs cannot travel, we all become net losers.
A few days later, President Paul Kag… read more
Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Hon Joshua Sacco, took centre stage with a compelling statement at the annual Southern African Railways Association (SARA) event, held on October 25-26, 2023, in Johannesburg. The deputy minister’s speech encapsulated the theme of this year’s conference: “Enhancing railway c… read more
Founded in 2018, Kush Air Uganda offers scheduled and special charter flights in Uganda and South Sudan. As it hears its activities, the private carrier is strengthening its wings.
In a progressive virtual meeting on the 31st of October, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) demonstrated unwavering commitment to advancing railway operations. This assembly of esteemed members, chaired by Mr. Stephen Mbewe and co-chaired by Prof. Godius W. Kahyarara, navigated through critical discuss… read more
Travel & Tourism in Africa could boost continent's economy
Nigeria commences e-Ticketing for train transportation
Aircrafts not optimally utilised in Nigeria – United Nigeria chairman
Durban: Swimming at two beaches is currently prohibited
Tourists are returning to South Africa
Zimbabwe's Vision for railway expansion highlighted
Kush Air Uganda buys a second Dash8-400
TAZARA Board Of Directors Convenes Virtually To Propel Railway Forward
