• Destinations
• 16/02/2025 09:45

Zambia to Launch New Banknotes and Coins on March 31, 2025

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is set to introduce a new family of banknotes and coins on March 31, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial landscape. This development is particularly relevant for African travel agents and businesses operating in Zambia, as it will influence transactions, pric… read more

• Destinations
• 16/02/2025 09:41

Dr. Jose Luis Sá Nogueira Appointed as Cabo Verde’s New Tourism and Transport Minister

The Government of Cabo Verde has officially appointed Dr. Jose Luis Sá Nogueira as the new Minister of Tourism and Transport, succeeding Dr. Carlos Duarte Santos, who recently resigned. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cabo Verde intensifies its focus on strengthening the tourism and transport sectors, which are vital… read more

• Rail
• 16/02/2025 09:38

Sinkhole Forces Closure of Zambia’s Ndola-Sakania Railway Line

Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has announced the immediate closure of the Ndola–Sakania railway line, a critical route connecting Zambia to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a sinkhole incident that occurred on February 11, 2025. This decision was made to prioritize the safety of passeng… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/02/2025 07:48

Zanzibar to Host Forum Tackling Air Connectivity Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa

Tourism and aviation leaders will converge in Zanzibar on 11 June 2025 for a crucial forum aimed at transforming air connectivity across Africa. The event is set to take place at the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport, providing a platform to address the critical link between tourism and airline route development.

Bridging Tourism and Avia… read more

• Flights
• 14/02/2025 07:43

NCAA DG Stresses Revenue Optimization and Efficiency for Nigeria’s Aviation Growth

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has underscored the critical need for enhanced revenue generation and administrative efficiency to drive the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s aviation sector. Speaking at the Aviation Finance and Revenue Assurance Summit in Lagos, Capt. Najomo highli… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 14/02/2025 07:38

African Union Pushes for Visa-Free Travel to Boost Regional Integration

The 38th African Union (AU) Summit has brought the call for a visa-free Africa to the forefront, with leaders, policymakers, and business stakeholders urging governments to dismantle travel barriers that hinder the continent's economic growth and integration. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have jointly… read more

• Flights
• 14/02/2025 07:28

High Fees and Passenger Behavior Challenge Nigerian Airlines' Growth

The excessive charges imposed by government agencies in Nigeria’s aviation industry are stifling the growth of indigenous airlines, according to Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines. Speaking during the airline’s fourth anniversary celebration, he called on the Federal Government to urgently address the challenges affect… read more

• Flights
• 14/02/2025 07:28

Airlink Honoured with 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award

_{Airlink, a leading regional airline, has been awarded the 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award by South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). The accolade celebrates Airlink’s contributions to advancing South Africa’s socio-economic objectives, including job creation, trade facilitation, and attractin}

• Destinations
• 14/02/2025 07:24

Seychelles Unveils Bold Tourism Vision for 2025 to South African Media

_{Tourism Seychelles recently hosted a strategic media briefing in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Principal Secretary Sherin Francis presented the archipelago's ambitious plans for 2025. Held at the Proud Mary Modern Eatery + Wine Bar in Rosebank, the event highlighted new developments aimed at enhancing Seychelles' position as a prem}

• Flights
• 12/02/2025 20:38

Eswatini Air Announces Plans for New Route to Zambia

Eswatini Air,the national carrier of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has revealed plans to launch a new route connecting King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) in Eswatini with Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia. While the official start date for this service has not yet been announced, the move mark… read more