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Siemens Mobility presented one of the 94 Desiro HC electric multiple-units that it is supplying for Egypt to the international press at its Wegberg-Wildenrath Test & Validation Centre on May 8.
A consortium of Siemens, Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors was awarded a turnkey contract in May 2022 to develop a ‘S… read more
The Malawi Airlines says it is introducing new flights to three countries namely Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. The company says the new routes are a sign of growth for the Airline.
Marketing Manager for the Airline, Only Taulo, told reporters that fares for the Airline were quite affordable. "Soon we will start operating to … read more
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has sought the opinion of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on the foreign airlines’ competing with registered travel agents on the distribution and marketing of tickets channel ecosystem.
Mr. Yinka Folami, President, NANTA, stated this in a statement by the… read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is partnering with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to reduce the multiple baggage check points at the nation’s airports, especially at the international terminals.
Both organisations also planned to reduce the number of military and paramilitary personnel at the int… read more
It’s almost IMEX time! We’re all set to welcome you to a stand-out
show. Stellar speakers, star-turns, stand-out professional development,
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On 9 May, a Transair Boeing 737-300 (registered 6V-AJE) operated flight HC301 on behalf of Air Senegal from Dakar, Senegal to Bamako, Male. The aircraft experienced a hydraulic issue during acceleration for take-off on runway 01 resulting in a runway excursion.
After standstill, the passengers evacuated the aircraft. Besides … read more
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline says it will begin “introducing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024.”
According to the airline, the transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows “over a year’s work by Airlink’s commercial department to refine… read more
Rwanda and its unique experience have created an African safari for those who wish to take a glimpse at this beautiful country.
What is a unique experience is the chance to climb up the Volcano Mountains in the Virunga region, a chain of 8 volcanoes shared by the 3 countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of C… read more
In a major boost for Malawi’s tourism industry, the country’s
Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule, announced a staggering 58% increase
in the ministry’s budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
This announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the 5th
Malawi International Tourism Expo, attended by the coun… read more
Every year since 1977, the worldwide community of museums is celebrating International Museum Day (IMD) around or on 18 May.
This year’s theme is "Museums, Education, and Research", focusing on the importance of museum collections and exhibitions in knowledge production and learning experiences. To commemorate the global even… read more