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Temporary traffic deviation on road between Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
The Namibian Road Authority (RA) has announced that a new temporary traffic deviation on the Windhoek <> Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) road upgrade project is in place since 17 October 2024.
The affected … read more
Emirates cabin crew to step into the virtual world for safety training
Emirates is now extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to the airline’s number one priority – safety. The airline’s nearly 23,000, and rapidly growing, cabin crew team, who are responsible for the safety of millions of travellers every year, will soon be able to complete their recurrent SEP (Safety & Emergency Procedur… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Upgrading of the Kalahari Tented Camp commences
The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced it is in the process of upgrading the roofs of the units at … read more
Pioneering $3 Billion Malaba-Kampala Railway Initiative
On the 14th of October, a significant event took place with the formal signing of the contract for the ambitious Malaba-Kampala (Eastern Route) Railway project.
This groundbreaking initiative, estimated at around 3 billion dollars, will cover a distance of 273 kilometres. The key players in this venture are the Government … read more
Norwegian Cruise Line amends itinerary for Norwegian Dawn’s South African season
Norwegian Cruise Line has informed guests booked on upcoming sailings of the Norwegian Dawn that significant itinerary changes will impact itineraries between Port Louis, Mauritius, and Cape Town, South Africa.
The 12-night cruises, originally scheduled to include stops in Madagascar and Reunion, have been adjusted, wi… read more
Troutbeck Resort, the Gem of Nyanga
If you have not been to Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, you have not been anywhere meaningful in the world. Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, is home away from home and gives every discerning tourist that much needed ambiance of the Eastern Highlands.
Surrounded by high mountain heath, cascading waterfalls, grey rocks and rivers chatting with… read more
Namibia Tourism Board targets U.S and China markets with strategic roadshows
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is charting an ambitious course to expand its presence in two of the world’s largest travel markets- the United States and China- through targeted roadshows and strategic engagement.
As part of this initiative, NTB will host its “Networking with Namibia” B2B & PR Engagement Recept… read more
MSC Cruises replaces MSC Musica with MSC Opera for 2025/26 South African season
MSC Cruises has confirmed MSC Opera will homeport in Durban and Cape Town for the 2025/26 winter cruise season in South Africa, replacing MSC Musica which has been deployed to the country for the current 2024/25 season.
The 2004-built, 2,150-passenger MSC Opera is scheduled to sail a 26-night repositioning cruis… read more
NCAA Commits to Partner with IATA for Workforce Training
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced its intention to collaborate with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to enhance the skills and knowledge of its workforce. Acting Director General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, expressed this commitment during a strategic meeting with IATA’s Regional Vice Presid… read more
Northern Cape: Unleaded fuel still not available in Augrabies National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Augrabies National Park has confirmed that unleaded fuel (95) is still not available inside the National Park.
For the time being, SANParks… read more
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