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The founding CEO of the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO), Myra
Sekgororoane has been announced to depart the organization after two
years since her return to the organisation.
Myra was reappointed to head BTO in 2019 after a brief hiatus earlier.
BTO Board Chairman, Boitumelo Sekwababe said in a statement that Myra will le… read more
Babanango Game Reserve is a beautiful conservation story in the heart of rural KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This malaria-free game reserve, which will soon be home to the Big Five, is one of the country's newest reserves and is set on the White Umfolozi River.
Encompassing mistbelt grasslands, thornveld and river frontage, … read more
Mantis has announced it is planning to launch the Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga in July this year. This "floating hotel" will be the first motor yacht to sail on one of Africa's great waterways: Lake Kivu in Rwanda.
With 10 modern cabins, a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and viewing deck with a hot tub, this unique boat e… read more
The telecommunications industry has recorded a huge rating with the contribution of 12.45 percent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Nigeria. The telecommunications industry turned up as one of the leading sectors whose performance lifted the country out of recession in the fourth quarter of 2020.
According to the d… read more
The Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF), an initiative of Access Bank Plc has commenced its accelerator programmes to empower emerging startups, with mentorship advisory, and has committed N10 million in cash to the top three finalists.
The accelerator programmes which opened its entries last month received 306 registrations and aft… read more
South Africa’s low-cost airline kulula.com, today announced that it will restart its operations at Lanseria International Airport from 1 April 2021, servicing its Durban and Cape Town routes.
Similar to the re-introduction of its other routes, kulula.com will commence with a limited schedule, adding additional frequencies ove… read more
MSC Cruises said today that the delay to approve cruise operations in South Africa had led to the Company cancelling all its remaining sailings for the 2020/21 season. MSC Cruises has worked since March 2020 in close collaboration with the relevant authorities in South Africa for approval of its comprehensive health and safety prot… read more
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) launches the findings from a study into how travel managers view online booking tools (OBTs). The study, made possible by Deem, examines how US. and Canada-based travel managers view corporate booking technology and how the pandemic has impacted business travel, including the cha… read more
Air Seychelles will be renationalized. Seychellois President Wavel Ramkalawan agreed with Etihad Airways during a three-day visit (February 19-22) to the United Arab Emirates. According to the statement released by the Seychelles presidency, negotiations are underway to buy back shares (40%) in EAG Investment Holding Company… read more
Kenya Airways has unveiled, Economy Max, a product that allows customers to create additional personal space by booking a seat or a row next to them. Economy Max, a first of its kind for an African carrier, will be available for purchase between 48 to 3 hours before departure to all KQ customers purchasing Economy Cla… read more
Myra Sekgororoane bids final farewell to Botswana Tourism Organisation
New game reserves in South Africa takes form
Mantis: 'floating hotel' in Rwanda
Telecoms sector lifts Nigeria out of recession with GDP contribution of 12.45
Access Bank commits N10m to empower Startups
Kulula back into Lanseria from 1st April
MSC Cruises cans South Africa 2020/2021 Season
How do travel managers view corporate booking technology?
Air Seychelles: the renationalization process is taking shape
Kenya Airways launches "Economy Max" - new product
