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Rodger Foster to step down as CEO & Managing Director of Airlink
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will undergo a change of leadership following the decision by current CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster, to step down at the end of March 2025 after almost 33 years at the company’s helm.
Airlink’s current Chief Financial Officer, de Villiers Engelbrecht, will take over fr… read more
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Heads to Cape Town for the First Time
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), Africa’s premier conference for tourism and hospitality investment, is gearing up for its 2025 edition in Cape Town. Taking place from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town, AHIF 2025 will introduce an innovative, dynamic format aimed at fostering new partnerships and facil… read more
Set the Scene for a Fully-Laden Festive Table with Backsberg
This holiday season, Backsberg Family Wines invites you to elevate your celebrations with three exceptional red wines, exquisitely crafted to enrich each occasion and enhance the favourite flavours of this time of year. The perfect companions to your fully-laden tables, these wines offer a harmonious blend of elegance and versatility,… read more
Powering a Visa-Free Africa: The Future of Seamless Travel on the Continent
Recent news that Nigeria will introduce $170 surcharge fees for biometric capture during the Visa process will no doubt frustrate proponents of the “visa-free Africa” concept. The African Union’s longstanding goal may seem out of reach with Africa’s sheer size and pressing security needs, due to wars and terrorism, posing significant … read more
Zambia Railways Limited Plans Major Investment for Future Growth
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is set to secure $248 million to implement its strategic business plan for the period from 2024 to 2028. This funding will be sourced through a combination of loans from financial institutions, grants from the Zambian government and international organizations, concessional loans, and equity contrib… read more
Durban: Four beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, h… read more
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Workshop on Tourism Standards
In a landmark effort to elevate the tourism sector in West Africa, the Directorate of Private Sector of ECOWAS, under the leadership of Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandje TOURE-LITSE represented by Dr Tony Luka ELUMELU, Ag Director Private convened a three-day workshop to discuss standardizing tour… read more
9mobile CEO Highlights Key Solutions For Securing Electronic Money Transfers
The CEO of 9mobile, Obafemi Banigbe, recently shared his expertise at the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR) virtual conference, tackling the pressing issue of digital payment fraud in West Africa.
His insightful perspectives offered valuable insights into combating identity theft, a major threat to African electronic money … read more
Kenya Drops On Travel Index Ranking With New Visa Requirements
A Kenyan government requirement that foreigners register online three days before traveling to the country has made the East African nation among the most difficult countries to visit in Africa, according to an index that ranks countries for ease of travel.
Kenya's introduction of new visa policies earlier this year ha… read more
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