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Locked out at home: African visa woes
I set a new world record recently — an unwanted one, though. I got refused visas for three different African countries in a single day.
The morning started with a refusal from Namibia. I was supposed to attend a conference there, but the covering letter in my visa application was not properly addressed to the recently renamed “Ministry of … read more
Tanzania launches electric passenger train services
Passenger services on the 201·8 km electrified standard gauge railway from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro were formally launched on June 14. President Samia Suluhu Hassan paid the fares for the 1 400 passengers on the first trip.
The journey time is less than 2 h. Services are to be extended to the capital city Dodoma by July 25, … read more
Driving East African rail onnectivity
In this edition of Coffee with the Editor, Zaituni Nakonde, Director of Infrastructure Development at the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA), discusses the role and mandate of the CCTTFA as well as some highlighted activities from the region’s railways.
The Central Corridor is a multilateral organ… read more
Malawi Airlines increases flights between Lilongwe & Nairobi
The flag carrier of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced the introduction of a fourth weekly service to … read more
Malawi Airlines is planning to introduce new routes to three African countries!
According to news reports from Malawi, the flag carrier of the country, Malawi Airlines, is planning to launch new routes to three African countries.
The marketing mangager of the airli… read more
Malawi Airlines to kick-off new flights to three countries
The Malawi Airlines says it is introducing new flights to three countries namely Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. The company says the new routes are a sign of growth for the Airline.
Marketing Manager for the Airline, Only Taulo, told reporters that fares for the Airline were quite affordable. "Soon we will start operating to … read more
Malawi’s Tourism Sector soars with 58% budget increase
In a major boost for Malawi’s tourism industry, the country’s Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule, announced a staggering 58% increase in the ministry’s budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
This announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the 5th Malawi International Tourism Expo, attended by the coun… read more
Over 26 countries confirm participation at Africa’s Travel Indaba
With a fully sold-out floor space, Africa’s Travel Indaba has reached a ground-breaking achievement as it will see an unprecedented partici… read more
Takulandirani 2024: Stakeholders address bottlenecks to enhance air connectivity in Malawi
n a bid to foster dialogue and find solutions to enhance air connectivity in Malawi, the Malawi International Travel Expo (Takulandirani 2024) featured a crucial session titled “Addressing Bottlenecks for Improved Malawi’s Air Connectivity.” The session, moderated by Kojo Bentum-Williams of UN Tourism & VoyagesAfriq, brough… read more
Malawi International Tourism Expo 2024 opens with emphasis on economic transformation
The 5th Malawi International Tourism Expo, known as “Takulandirani 2024,” commenced yesterday, April 25, with a grand opening ceremony at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The expo, spanning three days, aims to serve as a vibrant platform for showcasing the best of Malawi’s tourism offerings while facilitating crucia… read more
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