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Tourism registers huge upturn in visitors
Zimbabwe's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, as evidenced by the significant increase in international arrivals who visited the country during the first quarter of this year. Figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), show that 409,979 foreign travellers entered Zimbabwe in the quarter to … read more
Botswana Railways looking to advance its position in regional connectivity
Speaking at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), held from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Semabale Tladi, Director of Business Development at Botswana Railways, highlighted the pivotal role … read more
41 African countries set for strong growth in 2024, keeping ontinent second fastest growing region
East Africa is the fastest growing region, West Africa to pick up, and Southern Africa to record a slight increase in growth; The Report proposes bold reforms of the global financial architecture, a stronger African voice in MDBs.
African economies remain resilient, despite challenges that are testing economies worldwide. According … read more
Capital projects being pursued by Zambia Railways
Loveness Zimba, Senior Corporate Planning Officer, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), spoke at the recently held African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), which took place from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es… read more
Press Realease: SADC on Namibia Visa Regime
The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has expressed deep concern over Namibia's proposed restrictive visa regime, which could severely hamper the country's tourism industry and economic growth.
This policy shift appears to contradict Namibia Airports Company’s recently launched air access strategy, “Air Connect Namibia”, a… read more
Morocco’s southward investment push a win for Africa
This article was first published by the International Finance Corporation.
Moroccan investment in Africa has risen sharply over the past two decades, laying the groundwork for increased trans-regional commerce.
In 2020, Morocco’s third-largest bank, BMCE, decided to change its name to Bank of Africa, matchin… read more
Proflight Zambia increases flights between Lusaka and Kasama
Zambian privately owned regional carrier Proflight Zambia is set to increase domestic flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and Kasama Airport (KAA) in … read more
Driving East African rail onnectivity
In this edition of Coffee with the Editor, Zaituni Nakonde, Director of Infrastructure Development at the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA), discusses the role and mandate of the CCTTFA as well as some highlighted activities from the region’s railways.
The Central Corridor is a multilateral organ… read more
Emirates’ rebound in Southern Africa nearing pre-pandemic numbers
In the dynamic global aviation landscape, Emirates Airline has distinguished itself for its resilience and adaptability, particularly in the Southern African region.
With a strategic approach that balances consolidation, growth, and a deep understanding of local preferences, Emirates has navigated the challenges presented … read more
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
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