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Botswana: Visa system goes digital
Travellers to Botswana will soon be able to complete visa applications online.
Israel’s Pangea has been selected by the government of Botswana to integrate its eVisa solution as part of the southern African country’s efforts to expand its digital and online services.
This will enable visitors to Botswana to obtain a visa onlin… read more
Air Botswana to resume operations
The state-owned national flag carrier of Botswana, Air Botswana, is set to resume operations. According to a press release, the airline is planning to re-introduce scheduled domestic flights in Botswana on 17 July 2020.
The resumption of services is subject to health and safety protocols and the new ways of working. Air… read more
Zimbabwe: Reopening of national parks & restaurants
Zimbabwe has lifted some Covid-19 restrictions by reopening its national parks to the public and allowing restaurants to start serving food within their premises. This will save the country’s tourism and hospitality sector from collapse, officials said.
The southern African country imposed a lockdown at the end of March to stop the … read more
Hundreds of Elephants Die Mysteriously
Hundreds of elephants have been found dead in Botswana's Okavango Delta. Poaching has been ruled out as the tusks had not been removed. Wildlife specialists have described the die-off as a "conservation disaster".
Botswana in southern Africa has the world's largest elephant population, estimated to be around 130,000.
"We have … read more
Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square opens in Gaborone
Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott International announced the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square in the buzzing capital of Botswana in Gaborone this week.
The opening marks the expansion of the Protea Hotels by Marriott brand into its tenth African country, and the debut of the brand in Botswana.
The reb… read more
Zimbabwe reopens Victoria Falls for international visitors
Botswana: Agro-Tourism Way to Go
Charles Hill — Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Tourism Ms Philda Kereng has challenged Batswana to focus on agro tourism to change the country's economic landscape.
Speaking during Vice President's meeting with COVID-19 team in Charles Hill on June 12 Ms Kereng said COVID-19 had adversely affected the tourism sector t… read more
Where Do Millionaires Stay While on Holiday in Africa?
When money isn’t a limit to picking the finest African holiday, where would you stay? Gorgeous views, original art, fine furnishings, discreet service and only the very best in food, design and location. We looked east and west, north and south to find the ultra luxurious places where only the rich can afford to stay. Here’s our take on where mi… read more
Botswana: Ministry to Revive Tourism Sector
The Minister of Environment, Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism Ms Philda Kereng says her ministry is in the process of reviving the tourism sector. Speaking during the COVID-19 media updates on June 2, she said they had to think outside the box to ensure that they mitigate the negative effects brought about by COVID-19 pandemic.… read more
Air Botswana to resume domestic operations
Botswana’s flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to resume domestic flights in Botswana.
Effective 12 June 2020, the airline will mainly operate flights from Gaborone to Francistown, Maun and Kasane.
International flights will remain suspended as borders are still closed for passenger movement. Air Botswana will adher… read more
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