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LIFT temporarily suspends one of its daily routes to Durban
South African domestic airline LIFT has announced that it will temporarily discontinue one of its daily routes to Durban in Kw… read more
Tourism contributes N$14 Billion to GDP
The tourism sector in Namibia is a significant industry that directly contributes 6.9% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounts to N$14.3 billion in monetary value. According to the 2022 Namibia Tourist Satellite Account Report, tourism-related industries employ a total of 57 277 individuals, accounting for 7.9%… read more
Dana Suspension: Minister’s actions are a step backwards
The Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative (ART) says, the suspension of DANA Airlines’ operations is a step backward, threatening safety and security in the sector. The ART in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Olumide Ohunayo
expressed disappointment with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s actions, which… read more
Addo Elephant National Park: Matyholweni Rest Camp experiencing an electricity supply problem
South African National Parks (SANParks) earlier today (27 April 2024) announced that the Matyholweni Rest Camp in … read more
Land-Linked Zambia event highlights Zambia's railway and transport vision for regional integration
During the Land-Linked Zambia event held on April 4-5, 2024, Honourable Frank Tayali, Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, outlined the nation’s ambitious plans to become a central transport hub in Southern Africa. The conference, themed ‘Connecting Zambia by Land,’ brought together industry experts to discuss enhancing tr… read more
ONCF seeks to complete Kénitra – Marrakech high speed line before 2030 World Cup
MOROCCO: National operator ONCF is stepping up the pace of planning and preliminary construction work for the 40bn dirhams high speed line between Kénitra and Marrakech.
Due to open between September and November 2029 in time for the FIFA World Cup being staged the following year in Morocco, Spain and Portugal, the 430 … read more
Reinvigorating Tourism in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital city, is a destination ripe with cultural richness and historical significance yet faces challenges in attracting a steady flow of tourists. From leveraging its diverse cultural heritage and historical attractions to implementing innovative marketing strategies and enhancing infrastructure, t… read more
Paradise Found: Jannah Lamu, the new creation of Anna Trzebinski, is now open
Norwegian Cruise Line marks float out of new ship Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the float out of its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy. The flooding of Norwegian Aqua’s construction drydock so that she can be floated out to a wet berth marks the completion of the external work on the ship ahead of its April 20… read more
Condé Nast Traveller announces its Global 2024 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveller US, UK, Spain, India, and Middle East jointly announce their annual Hot List, crafted by our global team of editors, who spent the past year visiting and vetting the honorees. This carefully curated list is CNT's most diverse yet, unveiling the hotels, restaurants, and cruises around the globe that redefine the stand… read more
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