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Ibom Air welcomes second Airbus A220-300 aircraft
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s premier airline, has welcome the arrival of its second Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which touched down at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on August 20, 2024.
The aircraft, acquired from Carlyle Aviation, marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion plans, further solidify… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Exclusive Silver Lounge For travellers at Bole Airport
Ethiopian Airlines, has launched the Silver Lounge, an exclusive facility dedicated to ShebaMiles Silver members.
Strategically positioned within the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the Silver Lounge offers a serene and engaging environment where passengers can unwind and enjoy entertainment amenities.
A stateme… read more
IBTM World 2024 to address global challenges at renowned Association Leaders Forum
IBTM World, the world-leading global trade show for the meetings and events industry, has revealed the first details of its 2024 Association Leaders Forum, created in partnership with ESAE (European Society of Association Executives) and sponsored by Amsterdam Convention Bureau.
The industry-leading programme will address pra… read more
Cape Town: Rietvlei Wetland Reserve partially reopened to the public
The City of Cape Town has announced that the land-based areas of the Rietvlei Wetland Reserve in Cape Town, which forms part of the Table Bay Nature Reserve, are open again to the public for recreational activiti… read more
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa partners with Luke Dale Roberts in Welgevonden Game Reserve
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has partnered with renowned chef and restaurateur Luke Dale Roberts to further elevate the culinary offering at the 5-star lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve. The exciting new multi-course menus, wine pairings and curated cocktails, c… read more
Status of the Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study
The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project is an ambitious collaborative initiative that involves both Namibia and Botswana, and it is currently in the process of evaluating various bids to select a consultant who will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study. According to Moemedi Matsoga, who serves as the Chief Public Relat… read more
Overland takes delivery of second E-175
Nigeria-based carrier, Overland Airways,“the longest serving domestic airline in Nigeria has commenced direct flight services from Lagos to Abuja.” According to Overland, the airline will “offer regular daily direct flights between Nigeria’s economic hub Lagos and the administrative capital Abuja, operating over 60 weekly freque… read more
Online border systems to improve efficiency
Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption.
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugab… read more
SADC Tourism Night in full swing at Heritage Cultural Village
The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, which is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has kicked off in style at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation in Harare.
The event started at 5 pm and has attracted several dignitaries, including SADC ministers and senior officials, ambass… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours
The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of August 2024.… read more
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