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Kenya lauded for Travel Management Portal
The African Union has lauded Kenya's move to to adopt the Africa CDC Trusted Travel platform for Managing travels through the Covid -19 Pandemic. This follows the announcement by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe of the adoption of the platform, making Kenya the first country to take it up.
"The ministry has collaborated with the Afric… read more
Coronavirus in Africa could reverse 30 years of wildlife conservation gains, harming interconnected
For wild animals in Africa on the verge of extinction and the tight knit communities who protect them, COVID-19 is a specter, disrupting a delicate balancing act of survival for both humans and endangered species. African officials and conservation experts from Kenya, Uganda and Gabon briefed members of Congress on May 12 about the growing impac… read more
Newborn hippo calf in Kruger National Park takes first steps
A newborn hippo calf was filmed taking its first steps in the Kruger National Park. The tot is so tiny in comparison to its mother.
Hippos are fascinating creatures. When wading in the water, you’ll be forgiven for thinking these animals are docile and peaceful. Never forget though, there is a reason why hippos can co-exist in the same wat… read more
Air Seychelles could stop operating international
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed Air Seychelles further into the financial crisis.
The loss-making company, in which Etihad Airways is a 40% shareholder, is a burden on the taxpayer. Its withdrawal from international routes could reduce the bleeding, believes the President of Seychelles. Air Seychelles could permanently clo… read more
South African Airways unlikely to return before July 2021
South African Airways’ newly revamped airline is now unlikely to return to the skies until July, despite The Department of Public Enterprises saying that it would be up and running by April 2021. In light of several ongoing issues that still need resolving, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that everything will be resolved by spring.
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Africa Travel Week unveils 2021 roadmap to reignite travel and tourism in Africa
Africa Travel Week (ATW) has unveiled a plan for its 2021 shows, which virtual WTM Africa, from April 7 to 9, 2021.
Megan Oberholzer, Portfolio Director: Travel, Tourism and Creative Industries at Reed Exhibitions Africa, said the plan for WTM Africa has always been about offering value beyond the show floor. "This year, we are focu… read more
MSC restarts cruises for second time in Mediterranean following short pause
MSC Grandiosa departed Genoa, Italy on Sunday evening, resuming her previously announced 7-night roundtrip itineraries in the Mediterranean and marking MSC Cruises’ second return to cruising since the pandemic began last year. MSC Cruises’ restart of cruise operations comes amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Europe and across the worl… read more
TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola receives its third Dash 8-400
To optimize its operational costs, TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola has initiated a plan to renew its fleet by opting for turboprop engines.
In 2019, the company ordered six Dash 8-400s. The process of renewing the TAAG - Linhas Aéreas de Angola fleet continues. The Angolan national company took delivery on Monday, Jan… read more
Airölines will operate between CPT and HRE
Airlink is increasingly positioning itself as the main airline in Southern Africa.
In addition to densifying its existing routes, the private South African company is opening of new routes. On March 3, Airlink will inaugurate a direct line between Cape Town and Harare. From that date, the private South African compan… read more
Carnival Cruise Line releases additional plans on its fleet deployment
Carnival Cruise Line released plans for additional ship deployments as it continues to refine its phased in approach to a return to guest operations for 2021, resulting in some ship-specific cruise cancellations and movements. Those plans include:
Related to already-announced dry dock plans for Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise and … read more
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