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KwaZulu-Natal: Three beaches closed due to "Cheneso"
The KwaDukuza Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal in consultation with the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence (KZNSB) has taken the decision on 27 January 2023 to officially close three beaches from 28 Ja… read more
Norwegian Cruise Line sees strong demand for 2023/24 out of Cape Town
Norwegian Cruise Line has reported stronger than expected demand for its first cruise season out of South Africa, with more South African passengers than ever before in its history.
This prompted the cruise line to announce a second cruise season out of Cape Town for the coming 2023/24 cruise season as well, which is now also… read more
Norwegian Dawn to replace Norwegian Jade in South Africa for 2023/24
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that it will be returning to South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season, but with Norwegian Dawn set to replace Norwegian Jade, which homeported in Cape Town for 2022/23.
Norwegian Dawn will also stay longer in the South African market as a result of higher then expected demand, with the sh… read more
Norwegian Jade concludes successful 2022/23 South African cruise season
Norwegian Cruise Line has finally been able to sail a South African cruise season for the first time after a failed attempt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Norwegian Jade arrived in Cape Town in December and has spent the last two months sailing roundtrip 12-night cruises to Mossel Bay, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Richard’s Bay,… read more
Flights to resume between South Africa and Madagascar
Airlink will resume flights linking Johannesburg (JNB) and Antananarivo (TNR) later this month following the lifting of Madagascar’s ban on air services to and … read more
Airlink to resume flights between South Africa and Madagascar
South African regional carrier Airlink is set to resume operations between South Africa and … read more
Silver Spirit returning to Dubai in 2023 for roundtrip and cruise to Cape Town
Silversea Cruises will sail from Dubai twice in 2023, first with a 9-night roundtrip itinerary in the Arabian Gulf, and then with a 33-night grand voyage from Dubai to Cape Town.
The 9-night roundtrip departs Dubai on November 16th, 2023, with prices starting at US$7,200 per person sharing an inside cabin, while the 33-night … read more
Regent Seven Seas to sail 2023 Dubai to Cape Town grand voyage
Regent Seven Seas is doubling up in Dubai for 2023 with a cruise to Cape Town aboard Seven Seas Mariner in addition to its Dubai to Singapore cruise later in the year aboard Seven Seas Navigator.
The 20-night cruise departs Dubai April 16th, 2023, with prices from US$13,349 for passengers sharing a Deluxe Verandah Suite, alth… read more
Madagascar Airlines: three Embraer E190-E2 with Azorra and a new General Manager
Since December 2021, Madagascar Airlines has been operating the assets of Air Madagascar and its subsidiary Tsaradia, which is currently being restructured, under a management lease. The Malagasy government has finally opted for new blood and the operational advantages of the Embraer Ejet-E2 family to support the revival of the national flag.… read more
World Bank boss excited about Madagascars’ cconomic
The World Bank is committed to assist Madagascar to jumpstart its economic recovery and put the country back on the path to development.
According to the Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank Victoria Kwakwa, the parallel shocks of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine resulting in economic chal… read more
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