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Destination: Lake Malawi
Home to a broad diversity of beautiful landscapes ranging from 10,000-foot-high snow-capped mountain peaks to beautiful beaches along the shores of Lake Malawi, this lush, green country spans forests, highlands, plateaux, and mountains, alongside plains, escarpments, and dramatic river valleys.
The jewel in the country’s crown is La… read more
Zambia Airways obtains its air operator certificate
Zambia Airways takes one more step towards starting operations. The future national company obtained its air operator certificate (CTA) on September 9. The announcement was made by Minister of Transport and Communications, Mutotwe Kafwaya.
“The establishment of the national airline and the investments made by the government i… read more
Nacala Corridor rail line reopens
Circulation on the railway line in the Nacala corridor was restored yesterday, four days after an accident forced the suspension of service. The transport of coal, general cargo and passengers was resumed, “after a thorough analysis and reinforcement of protocols”, operating company Nacala Logistics said in a statement.
The accident… read more
Airlink & Flysafair plan to spread their network
The Provincial Migration Services in Niassa are reopening four border posts in a process which started last week under the Presidential Decree on the gradual relaxation of coronavirus prevention measures. A first phase covers the border crossings with Malawi and Tanzania at Matchedje, Mandimba and Entre-Lagos.
The spok… read more
Malawi reopens Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
The Government of Malawi will reopen Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwefor passenger planes and will allow foreign airlines to operatein the country again from 01 September 2020. The airport was closed since March 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to the official Facebook page of the … read more
Does Ethiopian want a slice of South African Airways?
Since news of South African Airways being privatized and sold broke, rumors of potential buyers have abounded. One potential buyer frequently cited as having an interest is African powerhouse Ethiopian Airlines. Simple Flying caught up with acting Chief Operating Officer Esayas WoldeMariam to find out if there’s any truth to this r… read more
Malawi to resume international flight services in September
The Government of Malawi has announced the first week of September as the date for the resumption of international flightservices to the southern African country. The Minister of Health Khumbize Chiponda in announcing the revised COVID 19 guidelines said the Tonse Alliance government is a listening government hence, it has decided … read more
Malawi: Developing risk management plans for tourism industry
The Government of Malawi is currently working on developing risk management plans for the tourism industry, which will ensure proper management of the current Coronavirus situation and future crises.
This is according to the country's newly appointed Tourism, Wildlife and Culture Minister, Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi… read more
Which African Countries Are Reopening for Tourism?
If you may have been wondering which African countries are reopening for tourism, this is for you! Many African nations are starting to reopen airports, remove curfews, and slowly resume international tourism.
Most countries in Africa have been very strict on containing the spread of the virus, with most of them going into complete lockdow… read more
Proflight cancels DUR and LLW operations
According to Proflight Zambia's latest schedule update, the airline has canceled flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in … read more
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