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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Maintenance of Grootkolk Wilderness Camp set to commence
The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the planned maintenance of Grootkolk Wilderness Camp is set to c… read more
A half-decade of excellence: Ibom Air’s journey and vision for tomorrow
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s leading airline, is marking a significant milestone today as it celebrates its 5th anniversary. Since its inception in 2019, the airline has been committed to providing reliable, exceptional air travel services in Africa.
Over the past five years, Ibom Air has achieved remarkable growth, expanding i… read more
Discover Airlines connects Africa with first direct flights from Munich to Windhoek
From March 2025, Discover Airlines, a German-carrier, would be introducing flights to a range of new long-haul destinations. The new flights ar… read more
41 African countries set for strong growth in 2024, keeping ontinent second fastest growing region
East Africa is the fastest growing region, West Africa to pick up, and Southern Africa to record a slight increase in growth; The Report proposes bold reforms of the global financial architecture, a stronger African voice in MDBs.
African economies remain resilient, despite challenges that are testing economies worldwide. According … read more
UK Okays Namibia's proposed visa regime
The high commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK), Charles Moore, says the UK accepts the Namibian government's proposal to impose a new visa regime on 31 countries.
The countries which would be slapped with a visa requirement do not reciprocate Namibia's visa-on-arrival policy. Moore says every nation, including Namibia and t… read more
Travel Agents demand payment of $19m trapped fund to stabilise foreign airfare
The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA), on Thursday, said payment of $19million trapped funds of foreign airlines is desirable to further stabilise fare pricing in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the president of the NANTA, Yinka Folami, in a statement titled, 'Trapped Funds: NANTA Commends Tinubu Administration,… read more
Capital projects being pursued by Zambia Railways
Loveness Zimba, Senior Corporate Planning Officer, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), spoke at the recently held African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), which took place from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es… read more
Emirates launches flights to Madagascar via Seychelles
Emirates is set to enhance connectivity to Madagascar with the introduction of four weekly flights from Dubai to Antananarivo via the Seychelles, starting 3 September 2024. This new service aims to tap into the tourism and trade potential of Madagascar.
Flight Schedule:
Outbound (EK707): Departs Dubai at 08:55, a… read more
Air Peace offers unbeatable travel options with extended schedule availability
Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, is pleased to announce the extension of its scheduled availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route.
As of today, flights are now bookable until March 2025, providing passengers with even more options and convenience for their travel plans. The London route, operated by Ai… read more
Tourism Seychelles impresses with strong presence at Riyadh Travel Fair
Building on their ongoing commitment to tapping into the Saudi market, Tourism Seychelles once again left a remarkable impression at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024, held from May 27th to 29th at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Recognising Saudi Arabia as a vital target market, Tourism Seychelles’ strategic pa… read more
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