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DRC targets a compliance rate of at least 78% in the 2022 ICAO audit
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has one of the worst performing civil aviation systems in Africa.
All airlines registered in the DRC are banned from entering the European Union. In recent years, the country has made considerable efforts to overcome several shortcomings.
TAAG Angola Airlines returns to Namibia after more than a year's absence
TAAG Angola Airlines p lans to re-launch all its pre-pandemic regional services by the end of the year. A gamble that almost paid off.
On Thursday 21 October, at around 2pm, the Dash 8-400 of TAAG Angola Airlines, coming from Luanda with 64 passengers, touched down at the Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. This was t… read more
Serengeti named best National Park at World Travel Awards
Tanzania's Serengeti National Park is yet again on Cloud 9 after it was named best national park in Africa, beating six other national parks from the continent in the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021.
Famed for the Wildebeest migration and a vast plain that accommodates millions of wildlife including the Big 5, Serengeti was named Afr… read more
Closure of the Chambeshi Rail Bridge
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority has announced that train movements between New Kapiri-Mposhi and Kasama in Zambia will be temporarily disrupted to allow for repairs on the Chambeshi Bridge, which suffered major damages from a goods train accident that occurred on 13 May 2021.
The section of the track between Chambeshi and Kasa… read more
Uganda's iconic resort announces reopening after extensive renovation as Lemala Wildwaters Lodge
Lemala Authentic Camps and Lodges announce the reopening of Uganda’s premier private island resort as Lemala Wildwaters Lodge after an extensive refurbishment in May 2021. Nestled on Kalangala Island in a rainforest reserve on 16 protected acres, Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is an adventure seeker’s paradise. Accessible only by boat and… read more
SAA will not resume flights to London
National carrier South African Airways (SAA) has elected not to resume normal operations to the UK. According to The South African, the removal of South Africa from the … read more
Qantas to resume flights between Sydney Johannesburg in January 2022
The flag carrier of Australia, Qantas, has announced that it will bring forward the restart of more international flights to popular destinations from … read more
Lagos & Abuja airports recertification on track
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is fully on course for the recertification of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, the Managing Director of the agency has said.
The agency also said that it is fully prepared to ensure imp… read more
Dhaka travel guide: An ultimate handbook to make your vacation memorable
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh and it is the seat of administrative, economic, and political activities of this country. It is a large city that holds the fourth highest population in the world and the majority of it follows the Islamic religion. Due to its rich historical importance and plenty of tourist attractions, Dhaka is al… read more
One of world’s last two northern white rhinos dropped from race to save the species
One of the world's last two northern white rhinos, a mother and her daughter, is being retired from a breeding programme aimed at saving the species from extinction, scientists said on Thursday. Najin, 32, is the mother of Fatu who is now the only donor left in the programme, which aims to implant artificially developed embryos into … read more
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