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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
Speaking
at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure
and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the
Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), held in May 2024 in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania, Georges Olivier Itoua, the Director General of Chemin
… read more
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
The World Health
Organization (WHO) recently declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of
International Concern (PHEIC). However, the SADC Business Council Tourism
Alliance is eager to emphasise that Southern Africa remains a safe and
welcoming destination for travellers.
The enclosed press
release outlines the swift and coordin… read more
The Government of Botswana has implemented surveillance checks for the mpox virus at its main trade ports of entry on 19 August 2024. These are the countries main airports, Sir Seretse K… read more
Turkish Airlines has updated its route development priorities,
outlining 25 cities globally that it intends to add to its network.
The
Star Alliance member has released its latest list of future
destinations, which includes eight international points in Europe, four
in the Americas, nine in the Middle East and Africa, and tw… read more
At
the African Union Commission (AUC) Continental Workshop on the
Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN) held in
May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jesca Bakazibazira, Senior
Commercial Officer at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), discussed URC’s
railway … read more
President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially launched the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) electric train services, directing the Tanzania Railway Corporation to integrate it with other sectors to facilitate smooth transportation of goods and services.
At the inaugural event, the Head of State issued key directives to the Ministry of Transp… read more
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
The inaugural vessel has successfully docked at the mineral terminal of the Port of Lobito, managed by the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium. This consortium holds the concession for the operation, management, and maintenance of the railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The MV Lindsaylou, a bulk cargo vessel carry… read more
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Update on Chemin De Fer Congo-Ocean
Lobito Atlantic Railway update
Southern Africa remains a safe destination amid Mpox concerns
Botswana begins screening travellers for mpox at ports of entry
Turkish Airlines outlines network priorities
Insights into Uganda Railways Corporation's projects and regional connectivity
SGR Train Services - Tanzania Takes Off
Rovos Rail Owner to Promote More Angola's Image Abroad
