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  • Rail

Mauritius Metro Express Mauritius light rail road-rail fleet delivered

Road-rail vehicle specialist Zagro has supplied four Unimog U423 road-rail vehicles for the Mauritius Metro Express l ight rail line. Two are equipped for use by the line’s maintenance staff, and two for rescuing the line’s CAF Urbos light rail vehicles. The cabs have space for four people, with lightweight aluminium box bodies to maximis… read more


  • Destinations

Rwanda Rwanda supports regional and domestic tourism

After the Rwanda reopening of its borders mid last month, the country is now observing a growing number of local tourists in the eco-tourism area where the country’s green environment harbors mountain gorillas and scenic hillsides. Rwanda’s domestic tourism sector is now showing or indicating signs of quick recovery after the re-opening o… read more


  • Accomodation

Hotels Marriott Marriott International expects to add 40 new hotels across Africa by 2023

From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis, Marriott International(http://www.Marriott.com) reinforced its commitment to Africa by announcing it expects to add 40 properties and over 8,000 rooms across the continent by the end of 2023. The company also announced signed agreements to open its first property in Cape Verde and further e… read more


  • Miscellaneous

Somaliland German-owned Bank KfW keen to work with Somaliland

Somaliland is looking to widen ties with Germany in the development of infrastructure and foreign investment.

The two countries already have long-standing relationship particularly in agriculture water management and road development but according to Somaliland envoy to Kenya Bashe Omar, there are so many areas that are yet to be ex… read more


  • Miscellaneous

Seychelles Seychelles: Former Tourism Minister as Running mate in upcoming election

The Seychelles' incumbent President, Danny Faure, has announced Former Minister of Tourism, Aviation, Marine, and Ports Maurice Loustau-Lalanne as his running mate for the upcoming presidential election. In a press communique on Thursday, the President's party, United Seychelles, said that the nomination was announced in a meeting of the executi… read more


  • Destinations

Zambia Zambia airports have been opened

As per the updated travel advisory from Zambia ministry of health, Zambia has currently undertaken measures related to aviation travel. Here are the main points.

  • All scheduled and non-scheduled international flights to all Airports are open
  • the following procedures at Lusaka and Ndola airport will apply:
    • All
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  • Accomodation

Hotels Hilton Canopy by Hilton Johannesburg Rosebank to open in 2023

Canopy by Hilton Johannesburg Rosebank will be located on Jellicoe Avenue, amidst a leafy upmarket suburban area famed for its vibrant art and cultural scene. The hotel is located across the road from the Keyes Art Mile Precinct and close to the CIRCA modern art gallery. Its design concept will be carefully crafted to allow guests to conn… read more


  • Destinations

AA Travenews DRC waiting for visitors

As the global community of tourists await a final end to the COVID- 19 scare which has crippled tourism around the world, many options await tourists who would like to explore beautiful safaris. The beautiful scenes in Democratic Republic of Congo has been tipped as a must- visit.

In a report by chimreports.com, the Democratic Republic of … read more


  • Opinion

AA Travenews African countries not prepared for COVID-19 – Dr Ebegba

Dr Rufus Ebegba, an agriculturist and environmental biologist is the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). In this interview with MICHAEL JEGEDE, Ebegba spoke on the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons to be learnt from the global menace, particularly by African countries. Excerpts:

The Nread more


  • Accomodation
  • Beyond Africa

AA Travenews Hotel industry releases top 5 requirements to travel safely

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released the “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” for guests on how to travel safely while also creating a standardized safety experience nationwide. This checklist is part of AHLA’s Safe Stay guidelines, an industry-wide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe and… read more


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