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Zambia to rehabilitate three rail lines in 2024
Zambia plans to rehabilitate 150 km of the Zambia Railways, TAZARA, and Mulobezi Railway lines, the 2024 budget documents have revealed. Total railway transport rehabilitation is expected to reach 67 million Kwacha, up from K57 million in the 2023 budget, according to the figures in the budget.
The Ministry of Finance has all… read more
Sentidos Beach Retreat: elevating Mozambique
Mozambique’s coastal gem, Sentidos Beach Retreat, located on the idyllic Barra Beach in Inhambane, is redefining luxury hospitality. With its commitment to crafting unforgettable experiences and leaving a lasting impact on the local community, the resort is a guiding light and innovation in the evolving landscape of Mozambique’s t… read more
Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2023 - February 2024) outlook!
According to the findings of the Twenty-Seventh Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-27), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely to receive normal to below-normal rainfall for most of the period from October 2023 to December 2023. The north-western part of Angola… read more
Connecting the continent to North America
The latest edition of Africa Showcase successfully concluded after two weeks of engaging activities across four key cities: Seattle, Denver, Fort Lauderdale and Boston. Africa Showcase, known as North America’s premier Africa-focused travel trade show, provided an excellent mix of networking opportunities, destination insights and val… read more
LAM - Mozambique Airlines has launched a new non-stop service to South Africa!
The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM - Mozambique Airlines, has introduced new non-stop service to … read more
Club Med has discovered a hidden South African gem
When people think of South Africa, the big names like Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Johannesburg often steal the limelight. But also worthy of attention is KwaZulu Natal, the country's answer to a tropical paradise. Known and loved by locals for its warm, subtropical climate and incredible white-sand beaches, KwaZulu Natal has remained a b… read more
Revamped Crystal returning to South Africa for 2025 with cruise to Mombasa
Crystal Cruises will be returning to South Africa, offering voyages to and from South Africa and other destinations on the continent in 2025, following its acquisition by A& K Travel and multi-million dollar revamp of its fleet.
Crystal Serenity will be sailing the African coast in 2025, with cruises on offer from Rio de … read more
CPT: International seat capacity for upcoming summer season to surge by impressive 25%
Cape Town Air Access – powered by Wesgro – held their 6th Annual Review showcase this evening. Reflecting on the significant achievements and milestones reached over the last year, the event was attended by airlines, Western Cape government partners, and business stakeholders.
Spotlighting plans in the pipeline to continue t… read more
LAM Mozambique to launch flights between Maputo and Cape Town
The official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town & the Western Cape, WESGRO, announced in a press release (1… read more
Seamless operation of trains between South Africa & Mozambique
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Caminhos De Ferros De Mocambique (CFM) are excited to announce that the historic agreement, signed in April 2023, enabling the seamless operation of trains between the two countries, will expand to include chrome and ferrochrome flows with 3 trains per day starting from 1 September 2023.
The first phase of r… read more
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