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Ghana's railway developments
AL-AMIN IS-HAK AL-HASSAN, Director for Policy and Planning at the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), gave an insightful update on the current and forthcoming projects within Ghana’s railway sector. He emphasized the ongoing developments and strategic plans that aim to rejuvenate and expand the rail network across the count… read more
Air Peace’s economy class seats to London fully booked till August
The economy class ticket seats of Air Peace flight to London from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos are fully booked for the next 60 days, Mrs. Toyin Olajide, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) has said.
This is as Nigerian travellers on the Lagos-London route, including a travel agent company,… read more
How will Nairobi's new passenger trains revolutionize Kenya's travel industry?
Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, recently received 20 new passenger trains from China’s CRRC, enhancing the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). This delivery, part of a 2023 agreement, includes first and second-class carriages, dining cars, power cars, and business-class coaches, bringing the total SGR rolling stock from CRRC to over 60 units… read more
Travel & Tourism in Kenya injected KES 1TN to the national economy last year
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Kenya, contributing KES1TN to the national economy in 2023.
Sector jobs grew 6% to reach a record 1.55MN, accounting … read more
Minister Rwodzi urges journalists to promote tourism
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has called upon journalists to work with her ministry in promoting Zimbabwe as a tourism destination of choice.
Journalists from various local and international media houses are attending the meeting. Minister Rwodzi said she recognises the critical role the media plays in sha… read more
Namibia announces new visa requirements for 31 countries effective April 2025
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a significant update to its visa policy for international visitors. Starting from April 1, 2025, nationals from 31 countries will be required to obtain a visa upon arrival in Namibia.
The objective of this new policy is to foster equitable … read more
Protea Hotels by Marriott opens in Pretoria
Protea by Marriott Pretoria Hatfield is strategically located in Hatfield, one of the most sought-after areas in Pretoria, providing business and leisure travellers with easy access to diplomatic, government and corporate offices as well as shopping centres, entertainment destinations and sporting facilities.
The hotel featu… read more
Airlines face regulatory actions as NCAA tightens rules on departure time accuracy
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is cracking down on airlines advertising misleading departure times. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NCAA declared a zero-tolerance approach to such practices and warned airlines of “serious regulatory actions” for non-compliance.
“It has come to our attention that some airlines are… read more
Google Translate empowers 614 Million more voices with 110 new languages
Google has announced a major expansion of Google Translate, adding 110 new languages to the platform. This update, part of Google’s 1,000 Languages Initiative, which uses AI models to support the 1,000 most spoken languages around the world, represents a significant step towards breaking down language barriers and fostering communication … read more
99% of Airbnb’s in Harare are not licenced, says Tourism Minister
Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi has highlighted that the majority of Airbnb operating in Harare are not registered as is required by the law. In Zimbabwe people intending to operate a tourism-related facility or service are required to be licenced by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) which is the regulator.
However, due to the ec… read more
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