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5th World Culinary Awards: South Africa named Africa's Best Culinary Destination 2024
The winners of the 5th World Culinary Awards, the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the culinary industry, have been announced. … read more
Zambia Lobito railway concession has been finalized
The governments of Angola and Zambia have recently formalized concession agreements with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This significant step marks the commencement of the construction phase for an extensive 800-kilometer railway link, which will serve as a vital connection between the two African nations.
These com… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines receives first Airbus A220, marking fleet expansion and new livery
On September 19, TAAG Angola Airlines received its first Airbus A220-300 (registered D2-TAA) in Montreal, Canada, as part of a lease agreement for 15 aircraft from Azorra and Air Lease Corp.
The plane, with a seating configuration of 137 passengers (12 in business class and 125 in economy), debuted the airline’s new livery, i… read more
TAAG with more capacity
TAAG Angola Airlines is deeply committed to empowering Luanda as a key hub within the region, thus facilitating intra-Africa connections. Within this scope, the airline will be adding new frequencies to high-demand destinations, namely Cape Town (South Africa), São Tomé Island (Island of São Tomé and Príncipe) and Brazzaville (Republic o… read more
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The luxury cruise line first started sailing the West African coast in 2011, but suspended the service in 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak, which shut down the gl… read more
TAP celebrates 75 Years of Flights to São Tomé and Príncipe
This week, TAP Air Portugal celebrated the 75th anniversary of its first flight to the island of São Tomé. To mark the occasion, celebrations were held both at the boarding gates of Humberto Delgado Airport and at São Tomé International Airport.
In Lisbon, passengers received chocolate cakes from São Tomé and a postcard with an image of th… read more
Lobito Atlantic Railway update
The first significant shipment of copper, which is destined for the United States, has successfully departed from the Port of Lobito in Angola this week.
This shipment was loaded onto the MSC SAMU container vessel, marking a notable milestone in the ongoing export activities of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). Thi… read more
10th FIKANI Tourism Fair projects Mozambique’s vibrant tourism & cultural potentials
The 10th edition of FIKANI Mozambique, the country’s premier International Tourism Fair, has concluded on a high note, reinforcing Mozambique’s position as a leading tourism and cultural destination in Africa. The event, which took place from August 8th to 11th at the Mozambique-China Cultural Centre, attracted significant participation f… read more
Rovos Rail Owner to Promote More Angola's Image Abroad
The owner of the luxurious South African train called 'Rovos Rail', Rohan Rovos, reaffirmed on Monday in the city of Cuito, Bié province, the commitment to continue transporting international tourists, with the aim of increasingly promoting the image of Angola abroad.
Rohan Rovos was speaking to the local press, moments after… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines increases services to South Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines, the flag carrier of Angola, is set to introduce additional flights to … read more
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