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Africa’s Most Traded Currencies in 2020
The currency of a country tells you a substantial amount about its economy as well as living standards of the people. As diverse as the African continent and her countries are, so are the currencies which see high daily volumes of trade.
The … read more
Mukuru expands to more African countries
Cape Town-based remittance and money transfer business, Mukuru, has said that more customers joined its platform after informal platforms took a knock during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Mukuru chief executive Andy Jury said Mukuru has now partnered with WorldRemit, the online money transfer business that provides international money tran… read more
Emirates to resume UK flights after 'indefinite' suspension
Emirates will begin resuming passenger flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Dubai from February 2, days after services were suspended "indefinite… read more
UAE Covid Protocols: Airpeace passengers on Lagos-Sharjah route not affected
The Management of Air Peace says intending travellers to the United Arab Emirates on its Lagos - Sharjah flights are not affected by the new COVID-19 flight protocols introduced by the Dubai Airport’s Operations Control Centre.
The new protocols indicates that from February 1, 2021, only Nigerians travelling directly from Nig… read more
UAE restricts other carriers from airlifting Nigerian passengers to Dubai Airport
UNITED Arab Emirates (UAE) says passengers from Nigeria can no longer travel through other countries or airports to Dubai, in a letter it sent to Nigerian Travel Trade partners.
The notice by Dubai Airports came after United Kingdom blocked passengers from Dubai from entering UK on the 29th of January as part of measures to c… read more
South Africa launches R1.2 Billion Tourism Equity Fund
The Government of South Africa on Tuesday 26/01/2021 launched the Tourism Equity Fund aimed at creating an inclusive and growing tourism sector by supporting entrepreneurship and investment on the supply side of the tourism sector.
Speaking at the virtual launch of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF), President Ramaphosa said many jobs… read more
Which countries will open borders for tourists vaccinated against COVID-19?
There is a growing number of countries in the world that plan to open borders and allow entry of foreign tourists vaccinated against COVID-19. The coronavirus vaccination would exempt travelers from any special travel and entry requirements.
Vaccinated tourists are already welcomed in the Seychelles, Iceland and Romania.… read more
Germany restricts travel from South Africa
Due to the German Federal Police's instructions of 29 January 2021, passengers from virus variant-areas are subject to respect extended travel conditions. According to the Robert Koch Institute, … read more
South Sudan announces new time zone
The Republic of South Sudan through its Labor Ministry January 28 announced a major development that will see the nation adopt a different time zone.
"The National Ministry of Labor hereby informs all the Civil Service Institutions, Commissions, Diplomatic Missions, UN agencies, International and National Non-Governmental Orga… read more
Germany implements new travel ban from high risk origins
After warning that new restrictions were being considered and examined, Germany is imposing new travel bans from seven different countries. To mitigate the spread of more contagious variants, the country will be limiting arrivals from a number of countries, including the UK, Ireland, Brazil, Portugal. African countries affected inc… read more
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