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UAE added to UK's travel ban list
Travel between the UAE and UK has been banned by the British government. All non-British travellers from the UAE will be barred from entering the UK from 1pm on Friday, the government announced.
Travellers with British or Irish passports, or residence rights, will be allowed to return, but arrivals after 4am on Friday must isolate at home … read more
Technology unlocking trade value in East Africa
Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy?
The latest data – and the region’s continued focus on transforming its key industries, sectors, and infrastructure through technology – is giving me hope that the economic outlook is brightening.
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Will Burundi's Tourism turn the Ttde?
Burundi, which describes itself as "The Heart of Africa", is generally bypassed by travellers to the region, with its more famous neighbours -- Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda -- taking the lion's share of East Africa's tourism pie.
Bedevilled by unending political and civil unrest since the country gained independence fro… read more
The Tourism Ambassador debate
Tanzania was recently dragged willy-nilly into a debate on social media on whether or not it was prudent to name a foreigner as the country's goodwill tourism ambassador. In this matter, Tanzania is not alone. Social media platforms in Kenya have likewise been immersed in debate after the English model, actress and businessw… read more
Chginese companby to build Tanzanian SGR
The contract was signed by Tanzanian foreign minister, Mr Palamagamba Kabudi, and his Chinese counterpart, Mr Wang Li, on January 6.
The north-south line will link the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria to southern town of Isaka. The $US 1.32bn line will be funded by the Tanzanian government.
The line is part of… read more
How to prepare befor you go on a safari
Going on a safari in Africa is inspiring and exciting. It is also wild. And while wild animal encounters make the experience that much more memorable, they are the biggest reason why we should discuss safety.
In this article, we are going to talk about how to prepare for an African safari, what to expect, and how to stay safe… read more
Tanzania inks $1.3bn railway deal with Chinese firms
Tanzania on Friday signed a $1.3-billion deal with two Chinese companies for building a section of a railway aimed at linking its main port to neighbouring countries.
President John Magufuli and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi oversaw the signing of the contract at an event broadcast live on state television.
The… read more
Government mulls a new carrier: Burundi Airlines
CH-Aviation discovered that the Government of the Republic of Burundi unveiled plans to launch a new national carrier in 2021 under the brand name Burundi Airlines.
A cabinet statement issued on 24 December said the new airline would be based on a merger between quasi-defunct state-owned Air Burundi and state-owned ground han… read more
East Africa with new plan to pull Tourism out of Covid-19 hole
A study that can give the best Covid-19 recovery options for East Africa's tourism industry is on the cards. The exercise is the brainchild of the East African Business Council (EABC) and the African Economic Research Consortium (AERIC), a Nairobi-based think tank.
The study will assess the impact of the pandemic which has se… read more
Uganda Airlines returns to Bujumbura and Mombasa
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