In February 2021, the Namibian government opted to liquidate Air Namibia, refusing to pump money back into the debt-ridden carrier.
The South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) is pushing for the resurrection of Air Namibia, which is to be liquidated in February 2021 due to financial difficulties. One of the resolutions of… read more
Radisson Hotel Group announce the opening of Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia. Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River, the resort is the Group’s first safari resort in Africa and first resort in Zambia, and is a key step towards its goal of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by … read more
Registration for Africa’s Travel Indaba opened Monday the
12th of December. Africa’s Travel Indaba will once again see Durban’s
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre turn into a lively hub of
activity from 9 to 11 May 2023. This follows a momentous signing
ceremony, once again confirming the province of Kwa Zulu-Natal as the
h… read more
Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is planning to launch flights to two new domestic destinations in Zimbabwe. Commencing late March 2023, the airine is set to introduce their new services from RG Mugabe International Airport … read more
For several years now, there have been no regular air links between Congo and Angola, two neighbouring countries in Central Africa that share a common land border. TAAG Angola Airlines is now working to bring its two markets closer together.
TAAG Angola Airlines is starting its new service between Luanda and Point… read more
South African Airways (SAA) introduces new routes just in time for the festive season. The airline commences services to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Windhoek in Namibia, and a special schedule for Ggeberha from Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport.
On Thursday, 8th of December 2022, SAA will commence twice daily flights to W… read more
Nigeria has ranked sixth in the Africa Visa Openness Report released by the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report, which is the seventh edition, was released at the 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) being held in Balaclava, Mauritius on Sunday.
The report noted that Benin, Seychelles and The Gam… read more
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Ruling party pleads for resurrection of Air Namibia
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Zambian resort minutes away from Victoria Falls
Registration for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 opens
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve temporarily closed
Fastjet to launch daily flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park
TAAG Angola Airlines lands in Pointe-Noire, Congo after 13 years of absence
SAA introduces new destinations & increased frequencies ahead of the festive season
Nigeria ranks 6th in Africa visa openness report
