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Zambia Airways with new route to NBO
Zambia Airways, the esteemed national airline of the Republic of Zambia, is gearing up to introduce non-stop flights to Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. This significant move is a part of the airline's expansion strategy and is expected to strengthen the air connectivity between the two African nations.
The airline has… read more
Zambia government recaplitalizes Zambia Railways
The Zambian government is actively pursuing an accelerated strategy to secure additional grant funding for the comprehensive, long-term refurbishment of its railway system. This system stretches from Chingola, located in the heart of the nation's copper mining region known as the Copperbelt, all the way to Livingstone, a city situa… read more
Airlink to launch a new service to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
South African regional airline Airlink is set to launch a new service to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airline will introduce a new service between … read more
Africa and Americas unite at landmark summit to plan shared Tourism tuture
The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for Africa and the Americas and followed two days of shared dialogue around the key themes of education and investments into the sector. Recognizing the historic ties between the two regions, as well th… read more
Railway development in Africa: Why is this a good idea?
Dr. Lubinda (Mufalo) Sakanga, acting as a delegate for both the Southern Africa Railway Association and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), recently gave an influential speech at the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, held in Abidjan. His discourse highlighted the pressing need for a significant change in the strategy … 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
UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit: A milestone for global tourism collaboration
UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic is set to host the 1st UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit, scheduled to take place f… read more
South African Airways launches flights to Lubumbashi
South African Airways (SAA), the national airline of South Africa, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new direct service to Lubumbashi, the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This strategic expansion is set to further strengthen the airline's network and enhance connectivity wit… read more
Metro Line will transform urban mobility in Côte d’Ivoire
The Abidjan Metro Line1 project, a pivotal infrastructure development initiative for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, was initially conceptualized in 2010. The construction phase of this ambitious project commenced in 2023. The primary objective of this project is to offer a novel, rapid, and secure mode of transportation for over ha… read more
Mauritius and Rwanda set to strengthen bilateral ties with focus on air connectivity
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Honourable Maneesh Gobin, held discussions with the newly-designated High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Mauritius, His Excellency Emmanuel Hategeka, on Tuesday 17 September 2024 at the Ministry.
High Commissioner Hategeka, based in Pr… read more
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