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Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2021 - March 2022) outlook
According to the findings of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-25), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely t… read more
Kulula re-introduces fligths between Johannesburg & East London
South African low-cost airline kulula has announced the re-introduction of its non-stop service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Phalo Airport (formely known as East London Airp… read more
Inside Turkish Airlines’ incredible Africa growth
Turkish Airlines serves 44 passenger destinations across Africa from Istanbul this year, down from 52 in 2019 for an obvious reason. Cairo is the leading route, and Egypt is the top country. One-stops and narrowbodies are utterly vital to the airline’s African effort. We check it out.
Big growth to Africa
Africa … read more
Vaccination to inject life into Zimbabwe tourism
ZIMBABWE is confident a relatively successful coronavirus vaccination programme could turn the fortunes of the tourism sector around as the year draws to an end. The government is looking to make the most of September as the local Tourism Month, which has been launched ahead of World Tourism Day, marked on the 27th of the same month.
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5 countries that offer long-stay visas for South Africans and how to apply
Working from home has become a norm for most people to stay safe during the pandemic. It has also afforded some the opportunity to work in some beautiful destinations.
Sue Garrett, the general manager
of supply, pricing and marketing at the Flight Centre Travel Group, said
that South Africans have plenty of travel options.
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The five best holiday destinations in Africa
You really want to go on holiday to Africa, or you may have already been to Africa. Maybe you even live there and want to explore the continent more. But which country will you choose for your next trip? Africa is an immense continent and, in addition to the mainland, also has a lot to offer on the adjacent islands. It is a difficult choice, but… read more
Africa countries ready to welcome travellers; says pandemic helped reinvent the sector
Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit (ATTS) is set to reignite the continent’s travel sector after the effects of Covid-19. The
summit's theme is Reawakening Africa, a fitting title considering the
industry is doing all they can to rebuild a sector hard hit by Covid-19.
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Amos Fish Mahlalela, said at the … read more
Cabo Verde to host second UNWTO Global Tourism Investment Forum
Cabo Verde’s tourism haven of Sal Island is gearing up to host the second UNWTO Global Tourism Investment Forum.
The Forum is being held under the framework of the 64th UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting scheduled from 2-4 September 2021.
The Investment Forum will focus on “innovation and investment” showcasing the inv… read more
Cross-border conservation continues between South Africa and Mozambique
Cross-border conservation has seen a series of successful wildlife translocations from Kruger National Park in South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. Lately, 27 Zebra and 62 blue wildebeest are welcome additions to more… read more
Air Seychelles faces petition from Etihad over unpaid debts
Air Seychelles is facing a petition by Etihad after failing to pay its debt to the carrier. Etihad Airways Partners is now requesting that Air Seychelles be wound down so that it can be paid back for its 40% stake in the carrier. The petition has led to the President of Seychelles calling a meeting to deal with the debts. Let’s find out m… read more
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