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Africa's richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has decried difficulties faced by investors travelling on the African continent as he said he needs different 35 visas on his Nigerian passport. He said he spoke about the Rwandan President Paul Kagame about the challenges which do nor exist in France.
Dangote disclosed this recently at the Afri… read more
The first of the Velaro EGY high speed trainsets which Siemens Mobility is to supply to Egypt is undergoing dynamic testing at the Wegberg-Wildenrath circuit in Germany ahead of delivery later this year.
Siemens said the start of testing marked ‘a big step forward’ for the project.
A consortium of Siemens Mobility, Orascom Con… read more
Air Peace has denied viral reports, which claimed that it violated safety in its United Kingdom operations. A statement signed by the management of the airline and circulated to aviation journalists on Monday night, insisted that the reports contained a lot of falsehood aimed at creating fears and doubts in the minds of the flying public.… read more
African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, has announced that it has officially launched the rewilding phase of "Rhino Rewild", an ambitious p… read more
Proflight Zambia has announced a revision to its baggage policy for domestic flights in Zambia, effective immediately.
The new policy provides a 23 kg free checked baggage allowance for… read more
The 2024 edition of Africa’s Tourism Indaba (ATI) has ended with many
exhibitors showing gratitude to the organisers, South Africa Tourism
for the opportunity created and the connections achieved over the three
days that continental trade show took place.
Held at Durban’s Nkosi Albert Lithuli International Convention Center
(Durb… read more
Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of Botswana.
Chandapiwa Nteta presented her credentials to Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at State House.
The new high commissioner expressed her wish to gain Seychel… read more
Preliminary report into the Dana Air incident on April 23, 2024 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been released by the National Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB.
The aircraft an MD-82 operated by Dana Air veered off the runway, the incident occurred shortly after the aircraft, registration 5N-BKI and opera… read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State chapter has announced plans to stage a picket at Turkish Airlines in Lagos on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in response to the airline’s dismissal and sacking of union members.
According to a statement by the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Chris Uyot, the union will continu… read more
The vibrancy of Africa’s Travel Indaba this year resonates with the
spirit of progress and inclusivity, notably reflected in Namibia’s
robust participation. With a notable surge in exhibitors, the event
stands as a testament to Namibia Tourism Board’s (NTB) unwavering
dedication to advancing the nation’s tourism landscape.
Markin… read more
I need 35 visas to travel within Africa, Dangote laments
Velaro EGY high speed train for Egypt on test
Air Peace Debunks Safety Violation In UK Operations
Proflight Zambia increases baggage allowance for domestic flights
Travel Indaba ends with great success
Seychelles and Botswana to collaborate on Agriculture, Education and Tourism projects
Preliminary report of Dana aircraft veerung off runway
Lagos: NLC to protest Turkish Airlines’ anti-union actions
Report: Namibia Tourism Board lead the charge for inclusive tourism
