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The R1.2-billion Tourism Equity Fund launched by government in
January 2021 is, in principle, to be welcomed – but it is unlikely to
meet the objective of broad-based transformation and, in its current
form, will retard prospects for an inclusive recovery.
Tourism is South Africa’s silver bullet.
Much more than its 8.6% (pr… read more
Ivory Coast-based Air Afrique was started up in the early 1960s. At the time, many African countries, including newly independent former French colonies, couldn’t afford to operate their own national airline. But sensibly enough, many of those countries teamed up and set up an airline together with help from France. Originally, Air Afriqu… read more
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has resumed scheduled direct flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Chingozi Airport (TET) in … read more
Uganda Airlines, which started its activities in August 2019, has chosen new and modern planes in the strategy of building its African and international network.
Less than 2 years after its launch, it now has 6 aircraft including two long-haul aircraft.
Uganda Airlines welcomed its second Airbus A330-800n… read more
In 2018, Carbon, a Nigerian fintech startup, made its financials public for the first time. Although typical for foreign private startups, it’s almost an anomaly in Africa. There have been rare cases in the past, for instance, when Rocket Inter… read more
If you are looking to tour Dubai, then brace yourself for some of the most impressive features you've ever laid your eyes on. We are talking about skyscrapers, mega malls, an impressive skyline, and fountain displays that will blow your mind. But to get into all these great and majestic locations, you'll need to find a convenient means of transp… read more
The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, British Airways, has extended the cancellation of flights to South Africa. … read more
The Covid-19 period has not been easy for Fly Angola. The Angolan private company took advantage of the suspension of its commercial activities (in March 2020) to reorganize.
Since December 23, Fly Angola is now flying on its own, having obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) two days earlier.
Launched in la… read more
RwandAir adds Bangui to its network. The launch of this new route is part of RwandAir’s recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as it opens up new markets and destinations.
The airline will fly to Bangui twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays and the flight is tagged to the existing route to Douala in Cameroon.
As the world moves into the second year of coping with COVID-19 and the many changes and consequences that the virus has brought about, traveller confidence remains a key focus for corporate travel managers. The question is, how can travel suppliers do their part to restore and nurture traveller confidence? According to research, the answ… read more
Tourism Equity Fund - a Blunt, Racially Exclusive and One-Dimensional BEE Ownership Instrument
What Happened To Air Afrique?
Airlink has resumed flights between Johannesburg Tete
Uganda Airlines receives its 2nd Airbus A330-800neo
Nigerian digital bank Carbon hit $240M in payments processed last year, up 89% from 2019
British Airways extends the cancellation of flights to South Africa
Fly Angola obtains its CTA and targets more Embraer aircraft
RwandAir adds Bangui to its network
