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The International Air Transport Association, IATA’s recent Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, attracted the participation of more than 400 aviation leaders and stakeholders. The conference tackled critical issues affecting air travel and cargo transportation in Africa, covering topics such as safety, regulation, sustainability, tr… read more
Receptive tour operator Mike Varndell of Crafted Africa
reaches into the past to talk about Malawi’s future. And in summarizing
its appeal, he also hints at its challenges. “It’s like going back in
time to 50 years ago,” he said.
But it may not take Malawi 50 years to
catch up. The country is one year into a 20-… read more
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2023 to November 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currentl… read more
Mohahlaula Airlines obtained its AOC in February 2020. Based in Maseru, the young private carrier says it has been wronged by the actions of the Ministry of Transport, which are undermining local investors in the civil aviation sector.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Ghana Railway Company, the national railway operator of Ghana, have signed a Project Preparation Facility Head of Terms agreement and Pre-Mandate Letter to finance the development and implementation of an integrated 299km standard gauge railway network that connects Ghana’s western corridor… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has received a notification for a planned protest scheduled to take place in Marakele National Park on 06 July 2023. According to SANParks the o… read more
Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, its second gateway in Canada. Emirates flight EK243 departed with over 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and media onboard at 03:00 today.
The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly … read more
As of Friday, July 7th, Brussels Airlines’ long–haul business class passengers travelling to Sub–Saharan Africa can enjoy a fully renovated Sunrise Lounge in the T–zone of Brussels Airport. With, among others, more seating, more sleeping comfort and a larger variety of quality food and drinks, the Belgian home carrier answers to th… read more
Data emanating from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and currently in public domain shows that with the 3,074 International flights and 18,288 domestic flights operating within Nigeria, delays and cancellations tops with domestic airlines having 10,128 delays and 284 cancellations.
This is just as internationa… read more
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is urging Kenyans to embrace domestic travel, explore new experiences, and contribute to the growth of the local tourism industry. The call comes as the "You Deserve A Holiday" campaign has so far sold 108,963 bed nights, generating Sh1.1 billion since it was launched a year ago.
Speaking during the dom… read more
Air passenger traffic and capacity recovery in Africa – IATA CHART OF THE WEEK
Can Malawi edge into safari's Big Five?
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July - November 2023)
Mohahlaula Airlines files a complaint against the State of Lesotho for "fraudulent" licenses
Afreximbank and Ghana Railway Company to develop Western Railway corridor
One-day protest action scheduled to take place in Marakele National Park
Emirates takes off to Montréal, its second Canadian destination after Toronto
Brussels Airlines welcomes passengers travelling to Africa in fully renewed Sunrise Lounge
Domestic airlines record 10,128 delays, 284 cancellations in released NCAA stats
Kenyans urged to Embrace Local Tourism to Boost Revenue
