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South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (November 2024 to March 2025)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period November 2024 to March 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neutral state. It is pr… read more
Air Peace Unveils Opay Payment Solutions For Seamless Transactions On Platform
Air Peace, has unveiled the integration of the Opay Payment Service into its Internet Booking Engine (IBE) platform.
A statement by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace, said that this new partnership, featuring diverse payment options such as Bank Card, Opay Wallet, Bank Transfer, and Bank USSD, rein… read more
Sanparks Ready to Receive Visitors for 2024 Festive Season
With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to keep its visitors safe and to prevent the occurrence of environmental crimes.
The interventions focus primarily on safety and security interventions, as t… read more
Emirates resumes daily service to Edinburgh, boosting Scottish connectivity
Emirates has resumed daily flights to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the first time since 2020, marking its eighth UK destination. The returning Boeing 777 service was celebrated with a Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, welcoming travellers back with a unique cultural experience. This daily Edinburgh service complements Emirat… read more
Novotel Nairobi Westlands opens
Novotel, one of Accor's flagship brands and a champion of balanced living, is proud to announce the opening of Novotel Nairobi Westlands, Kenya.
Situated in the vibrant Westlands area, the new hotel seamlessly balances moments of adventure, relaxation, business, and pleasure, offering a truly reenergising experience … read more
Tourism Seychelles Showcases Island Flavours in SA with Creole Cooking Classes
Seychelles’ vibrant Creole cuisine – a rich fusion of African, Indian, French, and Chinese influences – took centre stage in South Africa this week. Acclaimed Seychellois chef Bradley Larue led exclusive cooking workshops at The Cooking Studio in Randburg on 22 October and Makers Landing in Cape Town on 23 October 2024, offering l… read more
First-Ever GBTA Sustainability Benchmark Reveals Gaps to Decarbonize Business Travel Programs
The … read more
Qatar Airways operates up to 35 weekly flights to South Africa during the southern hemisphere summer
The flag carrier airline of Qatar, Qatar Airways, has increased the number of flights to … read more
Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Julius Denn
On October 31st, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Mr. Julius Dennis, Jr., Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority.
Ambassador Yin briefed the outcomes of Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and meetings between the two heads of state, expressing China’s willingnes… read more
9th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup lands in Accra, Ghana
Accra’s champion will represent the city in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Finals Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, arrived in Accra at Achimota Golf Club with the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup on 26th October 2024. Local high-profile figures and members of the business community attended the… read more
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