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The inaugural vessel has successfully docked at the mineral terminal of the Port of Lobito, managed by the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium. This consortium holds the concession for the operation, management, and maintenance of the railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The MV Lindsaylou, a bulk cargo vessel carry… read more
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a substantial corporate loan amounting to US$1 billion to support Transnet, the national rail, port, and logistics company, in its comprehensive business recovery efforts. Additionally, AfDB is contemplating the allocation of two specific grants to further bolster Transnet’s various initiatives ai… read more
A dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Yola Airport when a Max Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft suffered a catastrophic tyre burst during take-off, leaving four of its tyres deflated.
According to a statement released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew … read more
Uganda's tourism sector is experiencing a significant boom, with a remarkable 26% increase in tourist arrivals during the first half of 2024.
Stakeholders say, this growth is driven by enhanced collective marketing efforts, MICE and improved infrastructure, underscoring the nation's rising appeal as a prime travel destination… read more
A flawed update by CrowdStrike on Friday caused a global IT outage,
severely impacting the travel industry by grounding airports, canceling
flights, and causing significant delays for travelers. The financial
repercussions and damage to customer trust are profound, underscoring
the inevitable nature of technological failures. While some … read more
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2024 to November 2024. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currentl… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its
latest round of high-profile speakers for its upcoming Global Summit,
featuring top leader… read more
Uganda Airlines plans to add three more African
destinations to its network in September, a move the carrier says is a
precursor to opening flights to Europe later this year.
From
Sept. 12, the airline will launch service between its Entebbe
International Airport (EBB) base and Abuja, Nigeria. The … read more
Amazon, which boasted record-breaking sales during this week's Prime Day event, made … read more
The President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents (NANTA), Mr. Yinka Folami, has raised alarm over the increasing risks associated with cross-border ticket trading among travel agents. Folami, in a recent address, stated that the practice is leading to significant financial losses for both travel agencies and customers.… read more
Lobito Atlantic Railway starts operations
Transnet receives loan for South African rail network
Max Air Aarcraft experiences multiple tyre failures at Yola Airport
Uganda's Tourist arrivals up by 26 percent in first half of 2024
Global IT outage underlines Travel industry’s need for resilience
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July 2024 - November 2024)
WTTC announces powerhouse lineup for 24th Global Summit
Uganda Airlines adds three more Africa destinations and eyes Europe
Could Amazon become a major player in Travel?
NANTA president warns of cross-border ticket trade perils
