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Not a week goes by without Moroccan airspace shrinking visibly. In its last update of March 17, the Kingdom of the Kingdom of Morocco decided to suspend flights to and from 3 countries in Africa, 2 countries in Europe and 1 country in America.
The ban, in effect for an initial period of 3 weeks, affects Cameroon, Mozambique… read more
Africa CDC has mobilised a broad multi-stakeholder public private partnership with the help of its strategic partners, the PanaBIOS Consortium and Econet, and with the objective of addressing current challenges posed by citizens' and institutions' difficulty in accessing accurate health information, high costs and inconvenie… read more
The Portfolio Committee on Tourism today visited Health Passport South Africa (HPSA) to view the Rapid Covid-19 Testing Centre. The secure system combines testing and vaccinations with the latest digital technology to provide an efficient health passport system which can be integrated with existing travel, health and event systems.… read more
A delegation from Ghana on Monday, 15th March 2021, held meetings
with the Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Rwanda and the Rwanda
Development Board to discuss bilateral opportunities for tourism and
economic development. This was part of activities for a week-long
familiarization tour organized by the Rwanda high commission t… read more
In public places in Zanzibar, tourists must cover their bodies from shoulders to knees.
Zanzibar residents often shocked by the appearance and lack of clothing on some of the holidaymakers. Depending on the severity of the offense, the tourist can be fined $700 and up
Zanzibar’s Stone Town Airport has received… read more
The Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines, is set to resume direct flights to Cape Town in … read more
British Airways' fleet of 12 Airbus A380s remain grounded, but CEO Sean Doyle says the airline won't join others such as Lufthansa, Air France and likely Etihad which have scuppered the superjumbo.
"The A380 i… read more
Tensions came to a head today regarding the South African Airways rescue package after parliament members criticized the rescue committee. Members of the South African Parliament accused the rescue board of missing deadlines and having a bad attitude when dealing with parliament. The rescue practitioners were supposed to provide the government w… read more
In March 2020, Transair suspended its international routes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, the Senegalese private company has taken over 80% of its pre-crisis sub-regional network.
Since March 13, Transair has reopened its Dakar - Freetown route. The Senegalese private company now offers 3 weekly flights… read more
Azman Airline has suspended flight services to all it’s destinations in Nigeria.
The airline in a terse statement on social media monitored by our correspondents said that the suspension of the flight services was not unconnected to the audit of its safety processes by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
It said:”Due… read more
Morocco suspends air traffic with Cameroon, Argentina and 4 other countries
Ethiopian Airlines Joins African Union to launch test and vaccine passport
Media Statement - Committee On Tourism Calls On Govt to Support Health Passport South Africa
Ghana to collaborate with Rwanda to Promote Intra-Africa Tourism
Zanzibar announces mandatory tourist dress code
Lufthansa to resume direct flights between Frankfurt Cape Town
BA CEO says its A380s will return
South African Parliament Criticizes SAA Rescue Practitioners
Transair reconnects Senegal to Sierra Leone after a year of suspension
BREAKING: Azman Air Suspends Operations
