Travel news Central African Republic

• Flights
• 25/08/2021 06:43

Emirates & CemAir have signed an interline agreement

South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir and the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, have signed an interline agreement. This marks the first partnership between both airlines, and Emirates' fourth airline partnership* in … read more

• Accomodation
• 25/08/2021 05:53

African Sun Completes Dawn Properties Deal

HOTELIER, African Sun says it has fulfilled all the conditions precedent relating to the acquisition of the entire issued ordinary shares of Dawn Properties Limited.

The group last year offered to buy 100 percent stake in Dawn Properties, through a share swap that entails issuance of 616 126 718 new African Sun ordinary shares to Da… read more

• Flights
• 25/08/2021 05:50

Uganda Airlines plans first long-haul routes

Uganda Airlines is poised to launch long-haul services after adding the Airbus A330-800 aircraft to the company’s AOC.

The East African carrier, which is now just a regional operator, intends to use the widebody aircraft on services from Entebbe (EBB) to intercontinental destinations, includi… read more

• Opinion
• 23/08/2021 05:53

Alisa Osei-Asamoah writes: Domestic travel, a key to Ghana’s tourism revival

• Flights
• 23/08/2021 05:46

The impressive rise of Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines has been the fastest-growing airline in Africa over the past decade or so. It has succeeded where many other airlines have struggled, largely due to a strong plan set out in 2010. In December 2020, it won the best African airline award in the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards. How has it risen to this level?

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• Cruise
• 22/08/2021 07:32

Largest cruise ship in the world departs on sea trials

The world’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas has departed on sea trials ahead of her anticipated March, 2022 delivery and (possible) cruise via Dubai. The 236,857-gross ton, 5,734 passenger Wonder of the Seas is the largest of all the Oasis-class ships and is expected to cruise via Dubai on her repositioning voyage from Europe to As… read more

• Flights
• 22/08/2021 07:28

CemAir to launch flights between Cape Town & Hoedspruit

South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch a new service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) in … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 22/08/2021 07:27

SA to Host First Ever Africa's Travel and Tourism Summit

The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism will host Afrca's first ever Travel and Tourism Summit. The hybrid summit, which coincides with Tourism Month in South Africa, is set to take place from 19 to 21 September 2021. The summit aims to be a catalyst for engagement on the current state of tourism on the African continent.

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• Flights
• 22/08/2021 07:26

Uganda Airlines gets all clear to fly its rare Airbus A330-800s

Following last week’s demonstration flight to South Africa, Uganda Airlines has officially received certification to operate its Airbus A330-800s on scheduled passenger services. This means that the rare and eye-catching bird may soon be spotted not only in the skies above Africa but also in London, Dubai, Mumbai, and Guangzhou, according… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 20/08/2021 05:39

Zambia Election Euphoria fuels Kwacha’s World-Beating Streak

Zambia’s kwacha extended its gains versus the dollar, making it the world’s best-performing currency since Hakainde Hichilema was announced the winner of the Aug. 12 presidential vote.

The kwacha has appreciated by 7.8% this week to 17.92 per dollar, the best performance out of more than 140 currencies tracked by Bloomberg globally … read more