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A Nigerian train is making transport easier for travellers exhausted by chaotic Lagos traffic. The Chinese-built link between Nigeria's economic hub Lagos and the city of Ibadan is also safer and cheaper. The route began partial operations in December 2020 and provides a faster and cheaper way to travel between the two cities.
It co… read more
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has launched the 6th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2021), which for the first time-ever, will be held virtually.
The 3-day event is scheduled to take place on 23rd-25th April 2020 under the theme, “Restarting Tourism for Regional Economic Development.”
Speaking at the launch event ye… read more
Airlines in the Middle East and Africa "without a doubt" face a threat of pandemic-induced bankruptcies this year in the absence of timely support, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata)'s new regional chief. The aviation industry's main lobby group is talking to authorities across the region to "highlight the dan… read more
Morocco's tourism revenues fell by 67.2% by the end of January, 2021, compared to the year before, i.e. a loss of 4.5 billion dirhams, according to the Department of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF).
The tourism sector continues to suffer from the repercussions of the pandemic of COVID-19, DEPF points out in its economic repor… read more
Aviation ministers in the West African States have sought regional cooperation to stimulate the quick recovering of air transport.
The ministers, at a two-day virtual meeting on enhancing air connectivity and growth in the sub-region, said though there were opportunities in the pandemic, the infrastructure gaps in West Africa… read more
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more
Staying hydrated is a fundamental part of staying healthy, and City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) has made it easier and safer for guests to do so. While South Africa does have good quality drinking water, there is nothing as convenient as a bottle of filtered water for guests on-the-go.
Hydration Stations are currently being roll… read more
There is still ample room for growth for mobile money throughout Africa, according to Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, interim CEO of M-Pesa Africa. During a session at the recent Africa Financial Industry Summit, Lopokoiyit revealed year-on-year growth of around 20% is possible over the next five years.
“The future of mobile money in Africa is fantasti… read more
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry have applauded the re-appointment of Engr. Akin Olateru as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) by the Federal Government, but they want the helmsman to improve on training for technical staff as he assumes office. OLUSEGUN KOIKI writes.
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Uganda offers a variety of tourist attractions ranging from breathtaking landscape and cultural diversity to varied ecosystems. Uganda is off the beaten path. The fauna and flora is outstanding. For adventurers, a safari in Uganda is highly rewarding. Every corner of the country has a lot to offer. In the East, the Mountain Elgon with one… read more
Escape nightmare Lagos traffic with new Chinese-built train
Uganda Tourism Board to Host Its First Virtual Tourism Expo in 2021
Iata's new Middle East And Africa chief fears more pandemic-induced airline bankruptcies this year
Tourism Revenues Down 67,2% in January
West African aviation ministers seek regional cooperation to revive air transport
Western Cape: Jonkershoek Nature Reserve & Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve are currently closed
City Lodge Hotel Group Launches Magnesium-Enriched Hydration Stations
Olateru’s Re-Appointment: Stakeholders assess performance
Tourism & Hospitality in Uganda
