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The National Railways of Zimbabwe has cleared a huge debt running into billions of United States Dollars owed to its pension fund, which accrued over many years. NRZ Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Manager Mr Andrew Kunambura said the company had paid off all outstanding arrears due to the NRZ Contributory Pension Fund.… read more
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that it has finalised the second phase of the implementation of the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS)… read more
The aircraft, leased from ACMI, is due to arrive in Kinshasa on Monday 20 November 2023 from Poland. It should enable the company to resume flights after more than two months of stoppage.
Africa's aviation industry is facing a major problem that is having a serious impact on its operations and regional connectivity: stranded airline funds. At September's count, an alarming $1.68 billion in airline revenues remained blocked across the continent, out of a global total of $2.36 billion.
Part 2 of the interview with the CEO ASKY Esayas WoldeMariam Hailu
In aviation, you are seen as one of the Nigerian specialists. How do you describe the Nigerian aviation environment in your own view as an observer?
It is a very big aviation market by the share, by the mobility, the people are very much travellers in Nigeria. In Nige… read more
Durban Tourism Authority has marked the start of the 2023/24 cruise season in Kwa-Zulu Natal with the arrival of Nicko Cruises’ ship Vasgo de Gamma, the first of an anticipated 70 cruise ship calls for the season.
The South African cruise season runs from November to March annually, and although Cape Town is the primary cruise port … read more
Norse Atlantic Airways, self-proclaimed as “The Explorer’s Airline“, proudly marked the first landing of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registered LN-FNC and named Everglades) at Troll Airfield (QAT) in Antarctica. The historic event unfolded at 02:01 local time on Wednesday, 15 November.
This momentous achievement was the result of a collab… read more
..177 Passengers Denied Entry to Jeddah, COO Emphasizes Adherence to Protocols
Air Peace airline asserts that the cancellation of visas for 177 out of 264 passengers traveling to Jeddah on November 12, 2023, was not the airline’s fault.
Chief Operating Officer Air Peace, Toyin Olajide emphasizes that Air Peace, as an ex… read more
The latest installment of our quarterly traveler insights look at
Expedia Group’s exclusive first-party traveler search and booking data
from Q3 to show shifting demand patterns and changing traveler
behaviors. Our Q2 2023 data showed that traveler enthusiasm held strong,
with many travelers seeking out quick trips for events and spring … read more
At the recent Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference and Exhibition, Tshepo Kgobe, Chief Operating Officer of the Gautrain Management Agency, provided valuable insights as a panellist during the CEO’s Think Tank session, sponsored by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Kgobe discussed the agency’s ambitious… read more
National Railways af Zimbabwe successfully settles longstanding pension fund arrears
South Africa: SARS expanded the new South African Traveller Management System to sea and land border
Congo Airways secures first Boeing 737-800 for takeover, second aircraft likely?
1.68 billion USD in airline revenues blocked in African countries
ASKY CEO, ahares insights on Nigerian aviation challenges
Durban celebrates opening of the 2023/24 cruise season with first ship arrival
Air Peace asserts innocence amidst visa controversy
Traveler Insights Q4 2023: Traveler confidence steadies
Gautrain's vision outlined at SARA conference
