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Covid-19 - Tourism not out of the woods yet
There is no light at the end of the tunnel for tourism globally. The latest United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) report shows that the losses occasioned by the Covid-induced crash in the sector are expected to be worse than previously projected.
In fact, the slump in tourism will contribute to a real gross domest… read more
Lufthansa returns to Port Harcourt after several months' absence
Due to Covid-19 and subsequent insecurity in Rivers State, several international airlines continued to suspend flights to Port Harcourt International Airport. Since last week, the relaxation of the curfew by the state government has brought reassurance.
Lufthansa is expanding its services to Nigeria. From Monday, August… read more
South Africa: US airline Delta Air Lines now offering flights to Cape Town via Nairobi
Major US airline Delta Air Lines and Kenya's flag carrier, Kenya Airways, have expanded their codeshare agreement, increasing the choice of destinations offered by Delta Air Lines in Africa and extending Kenya Airways’ reach in North America via John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in … read more
Air is cleared as about 95% of SAA pilots vote in favour of settlement agreement
About 95% of the members of the SAA Pilots' Association (SAAPA) voted in favour of an in-principle settlement agreement offered by South African Airways (SAA), according to SAAPA chairperson Captain Grant Back.
"The in-principle agreement is now being put into proper legal context and language. In terms of the agreement, SAAPA members, who… read more
5 countries that are open to SA travellers and easy on the pocket
With most international borders closed, there are still countries which are welcoming South African travellers.
If you’re planning a trip without breaking the bank, the good news is that these below destinations are now cheaper to travel to compared to pre-pandemic years. According to Cheapflights, locals can explore their continent f… read more
Did You Know - Mikumi National Park
THE Mikumi National Park near Morogoro, Tanzania, was established in 1964. It covers an area of 3,230 km2 is the fourth largest in the country. The park is crossed by Tanzania's A-7 highway. Mikumi National Park borders Selous Game Reserve on the south, the two areas forming a unique ecosystem.
Two other natural areas bordering… read more
Madikwe Game Reserve
There are two lion siblings who dominate the North East section of the Madikwe Game reserve. These lion brutes are the Mahiwe brothers, the largest lions in the reserve apart from their father Kondwe who is usually in the western section of the reserve.
One of the brothers has a distinctive dark mane while the other has a much light… read more
TAP Air Portugal increases flight frequencies to Luanda
After Morocco and Tunisia, TAP Air Portugal continues to expand its presence in Africa. It is now a question of strengthening its position in the Angolan market, where it faces competition from TAAG Angola Airlines.
From 10 July, TAP Air Portugal will add a third weekly rotation between Lisbon and the Angolan capital, Lu… read more
National Railways of Zimbabwe on a regional railway infrastructure drive
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has embarked on a regional offensive to unlock the economic potential of southern and eastern countries through full exploitation of the north-south corridor. Enhancing transportation through improvements of the regions railway infrastructure.
The National Railways of Zimbabwe delegation visited the… read more
South Africa’s international Cape Town cruises in 2021 looking increasingly unlikely
With South Africa facing an intense third wave of COVID-19 infections, and the country remaining firmly on the red list of most countries’ travel restrictions, the dozen international cruises scheduled from Cape Town for late 2021 look increasingly likely to be cancelled. There are 12 cruises from Cape Town scheduled for November a… read more
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