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Google expands connectivity In Africa with Umoja
To help increase the reach and reliability of digital connectivity for Africa, Google has announced Umoja, the first ever fiber optic route to directly connect Africa with Australia.
Anchored in Kenya, the Umoja cable route will pass through Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Sou… read more
Tanzania steps up promotion as premier global Tourist destination
The government has unveiled investment opportunities in the tourism industry to the visiting global travel agents as it seeks to unleash the industry's full potential.
The bustling city of Arusha on Thursday played host to an influential gathering of global travel agents and local tour operators, setting the stage for … read more
Africa Surfing Tour 2024 kicks off in Robertsports
Grand Cape Mount County will be the place of attraction when international Surfing stars come together to compete in the African surfing Tour.
The competition is organized by the Liberian Surfing Association and African Surfing Confederation. It is hosted under the theme' "Africa Tour 24 Surf to Rise, Surf's Up, Liberi… read more
African Sun sees new dawn in travel recovery
Hospitality group, African Sun Limited is pinning hopes of better performance on international travel recovery, with the first quarter to March 31, 2024 performance already showing improvements in occupancy levels, compared to the same period last year.
This comes as the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has projecte… read more
Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) gets an upgrade
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced that Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), which serves the tourism industry based on the nearby South Luangwa National Park and other wildlife… read more
NCAA steps in to resolve Turkish Airlines’ labour dispute
Outrage erupted yesterday at the international airport as 300 passengers booked on Turkish Airlines flights to Istanbul found themselves stranded due to a picketing by the airline’s unions. The situation has caused a ripple effect, leaving passengers in both Nigeria and Turkey facing uncertain travel plans.
The Director of Public Affairs a… read more
Namibia: Low volume seal access roads officially opened on Impalila Island
The Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has officially opened low volume seal access roads on Impalila Island in … read more
Nigeria proposes local catering for Qatar Airways to boost economy
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has assured the international community of Nigeria’s openness to investment in civil aviation and other sectors of the economy. Speaking at the sidelines at the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, themed “Elevating Global Connectivity,” Keya… read more
Celebrate winter with an extended stay at Tswalu Kalahari
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is celebrating winter with an exclusive extended stay offer. A private 4x4 safari vehicle, guide, and tracker are guaranteed with every booking at no extra cost, along with all the other signature experiences guests have com… read more
Malawi Airlines increases flights between Lilongwe & Nairobi
The flag carrier of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced the introduction of a fourth weekly service to … read more
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