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South Africa: FlySafair set to launch flights to Mauritius

South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the launch of scheduled direct flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)  in Johannesburg and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)… read more

• Flights
• 29/09/2021 21:14

SAA & Kenya Airways partner with plans to create pan-African airline group

The airlines said that, in time, they expect this airline group to "enhance mutual growth potential by taking advantage of strengths of the two airlines’ busy hubs".

SAA’s interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo, said, “As well as being a strong local carrier, part of our broader growth strategy i… read more

• Destinations
• 29/09/2021 21:11

SAA Return a Boost for Tourism

South African Airways (SAA) yesterday resumed its Harare to Johannesburg flights, a move expected to boost the local tourism industry after a year of inactivity and almost 18 months without a commercial flight.

The carrier last week resumed other regional routes to Lusaka and Maputo and will today relaunch flights to Accra and Kinsh… read more

• Destinations
• 29/09/2021 21:10

Tanzania Launches Golf Tourism

TANZANIA has opened a new chapter in Sport Tourism after the official launch of Golf Tourism Tanzania over the weekend. Launching the new tourism product at the Kilimanjaro Golf course, Usa River, Arusha yesterday, Chief Guest, the Kenyan Minister of Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala commended Tanzania for entering this important … read more

• Destinations
• 28/09/2021 04:17

Tanzania & Kenya work on reviving Covid-19 ravaged Tourism

Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to come closer in the tourism sector. The two countries will form a committee to identify how to address hitches holding back the growth of the key economic sector.

The committee will, in turn, suggest ways to ensure the two states and the East African region in general, attracted more tourists.

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• Rail
• 27/09/2021 18:59

Upcoming Rail Safety conference is a watershed moment for the Rail Industry

South Africa’s Railway Safety Regulator has announced that the 2021 Annual Rail Safety Conference will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2021, online.

Hosted under the theme “Embracing the new normal through innovative and sustainable rail safety solutions”, this year’s conference will be held virtually, at no cost to delegates. It… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 27/09/2021 05:22

Egypt notified that Ethiopia has resumed filling of giant dam

Egypt has informed Ethiopia of its categorical rejection of the measure, which it regards as a threat to regio… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 26/09/2021 06:18

#ATTS2021:Improved transport infrastructure needed for free movement of goods and people in Africa

• Accomodation
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 25/09/2021 06:13

Mantis launches an immersive rhino experience

Conservation-focused hotel group Mantis has recently announced the launch of its Rhino Conservation Experience, which offers travelers a four-day immersion into the world of rhino conservation at Mantis Founders Lodge in South Africa.

The immersive experience includes walking safaris and game drives with Mantis guides, rhino conserv… read more

• Flights
• 25/09/2021 06:12

South African Airways restarts service with limited route network

South African Airways (SAA) resumed flight operations on Sept. 23, 21 months after it entered South Africa's business rescue process and following an extended grounding related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAA’s first scheduled flight was an early morning take-off on Sept. 23 from Johannesburg (… read more