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Zimparks puts down rogue elephants
The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife management authority (Zimparks) has shot and killed two rogue elephants that were terrorising residents in Beitbridge East and some sections of Beitbridge town. Zimparks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo said the two jumbos were killed near the town council's peri-urban farm after being hunted … read more
Railway projects aligned with corridor development
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group, a key player in Namibia's corridor development, is actively involved in the proposed Trans-Zambezi and Trans-Kalahari railway projects. CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua announced the group's participation in technical committees to ensure these projects align with strategic initiatives.
The Trans-Kalahari Railway, a join… read more
Oceania Cruises floats out new ship Allura at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy
Oceania Cruises‘ new ship, the second vessel in the new Allura-class and a sister ship to Vista, has been floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy.
The 1,200-guest Allura was floated from her construction drydock and moved to the fitting-out berth to begin the creation of her interiors.
The float… read more
African airlines expected to turn a profit in 2024
he International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to capitalize on the robust aviation sector to drive economic and social development across the continent.
IATA recently announced that African airlines are expected to earn a collective net profit in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of profitabili… read more
Air Botswana expands its regional route network in Southern Africa
Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to grow its current route network. The airline, which purchased three new Embraer jets in June 2024, is planning to… read more
Nettleton footpath at Lions Head temporarily closed
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Nettleton footpath at Lions Head in the Table Mountain National Park in … read more
Experience Africa 2024 opens its doors to record-breaking attendance
Experience Africa, the premier trade event for the African travel industry, kicked off in London today with unprecedented attendance and en… read more
Kadoma July Fest to Promote Domestic Tourism
The annual Kadoma July Festival, which is meant to boost domestic tourism in the city, returns to the Odyssey Hotel on July 19, courtesy of DTL Entertainment.
Killer T and Holy Ten will headline the event. Other musicians billed to perform are Enzo Ishall, Bling 4, Pintec and MC Trateey.
Event coordinator, Kudzaishe Matondo is… read more
Leading the way in green climate finance for sustainable railways
As industrialization and trade activities intensify, Ethiopia has seen a significant rise in road freight transportation. From 2011 to 2030, freight transport is projected to grow by over 13% annually, despite high fuel costs. Passenger transport demand is also expected to rise by approximately 9% each year, with overall transport emissio… read more
Tajudeen hails Mabushi Bus Terminal as solution to rapid growth of Abuja
In a bid to address the rapid expansion of Abuja’s population, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has emphasized the need for modern infrastructure to support the city’s growth.
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mabushi Bus Terminal, Tajudeen praised the project as a significant step towards enhancin… read more
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