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AmaWaterways' new ship makes debut in Egypt
The AmaDahlia, AmaWaterways' new Nile River ship, set sail on its maiden cruise from Egypt on Sept. 6.
Guests in Luxor were greeted by local musicians and an Egyptian whirling dervish performance before exploring the AmaDahlia and embarking on a seven-night cruise.
The AmaDahlia has 36 staterooms, including 16 suites. Guests c… read more
Pakistan’s PIA to restart commercial flights to Kabul
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume flights from Islamabad to Kabul next week, a spokesman told AFP Saturday, becoming the first foreign commercial service since the Taliban seized power last month.
Kabul airport was severely damaged during a chaotic evacuation of over 120,000 people that ended with the withdrawal of US force… read more
Samara Game Reserve sights first leopard in 24 years
Samara Private Game Reserve near Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape has
recently recorded their first leopard sighting in 24 years. The reserve
said it has long known that leopards exist on and around Samara, having
seen the occasional track and other signs of these elusive cats over the
years.
‘In 2014, we captu… read more
Air France postpones its arrival in Mozambique by several months
Initially scheduled for June and then postponed until the end of October, due to the economic and health situation in Mozambique, Maputo remains a strategic destination in Air France's expansion plan in Africa.
Air France will finally inaugurate its new service to Maputo in Mozambique via Johannesburg with a Boeing 777-300… read more
Emirates to restart St Petersburg, increase Saudi Arabia operations
Emirates will reinstate flights to St Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport(LED in October after an 18-month hiatus.
The resumption, alongside frequency increases to Moscow Domodedovo (DME), will see the carrier’s Russian network return to pre-pandemic levels.
Service between Dubai Inte… read more
Cape Town Tourism launches Cruise Cape Town partnership to boost tourism
Cape Town is looking to support the recovery of its cruise sector with a new partnership between key government departments and businesses.
Cape Town Tourism, the city’s destination marketing arm, has partnered with Transnet National Ports Authority, the V& A Waterfront and others to launch Cruise Cape Town, which will aim to br… read more
Planning on visiting Seychelles? Here’s what you require for visa-free travel
This makes arranging your trip far more convenient than for destinations that oblige you to go to an embassy to apply for your entry paperwork.
Equally, though, you do require some travel documents to enter Seychelles:
Cape Town International Animation Festival returns as hybrid event in October
CTIAF is the largest dedicated African animation festival on the continent. With a hybrid programme of talks, workshop, screenings, producer meetings, business-to-business sessions and more, CTIAF provides an opportunity to engage with global industry leaders, shine a spotlight on African talent and create a platform for connections and sharing … read more
Mastercard and Paycode increase access for remote communities
An estimated 57 percent of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa remains financially excluded while close to 30 percent remain without a form of identification and 60 percent of the continent has no internet connectivity, leaving these individuals unable to access government assistance and basic financial services.
To address these c… read more
Tourism Activities picks up in Cabo Verde
Tourism activities in the archipelago Island of Cabo Verde is witnessing a steady rise after over a year and a half of closure.
Coming at the back of a successful hosting of the 64th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for Africa Meeting in Sal Island, Travel Group TUI has resumed scheduled flights to Sal and Boa Vista Isla… read more
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