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Namibia/Botswana: Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno border post operates 24/7
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has announced that the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno border post between Namibia and … read more
Accra Weizo returns with a Bang after a 3 year break due to...
Accra Weizo Travel Expo is a travel event that seeks to grow seamless Travel in West Africa and it is organised by Akwaaba African Travel Market in partnership with Ghana Tourism Authority.
West Africa is the biggest region in Africa with over 400 million people rich in culture and tourist attractions. It receive… read more
MSC Cruises says 2023/24 season will take cruising in South Africa to next level
As the 2022/23 cruise season in South Africa draws to a close, MSC Cruises (the market leader in the local cruise sector), is already creating hype for the next season.
MSC Cruises says that its decision to deploy the larger MSC Splendida in Durban and Cape Town will “take cruising to the next level in South Africa”.
The cruise line … read more
Eurowings Discover discontinues flights to Kruger National Park
According to German aviation specialits aerotelegraph, Eurowings Discover is set to discontinue flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt, Germany, and Kruger Mpumulanga International Airport (KMIA; MQ… read more
Africa Travel Week: More countries expected for exciting 2023 edition
Nearly fifty countries from four continents have confirmed participation for this year’s Africa Travel Week scheduled to come off at the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa from April 3-5.
Now in its 7th edition, Africa travel week has grown to be one of the continent’s major marketplaces for leisure, MICE and many segments o… read more
Botswana wants to scrap passport requirement for Zimbabweans
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi is flirting with a proposal to allow nationals of the two countries to use national identity cards (IDs) to enter either jurisdiction.
Currently, citizens from both countries require valid passports for cross-border travel. According to media reports emerging from Botswana at the week… read more
Namibia: MR118 (Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund) has been reopened
The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia's road sector, has informed the public that the MR118 (… read more
South Africa to feature on longest ever World Cruise for Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner for 2026 that will break all previous records in terms of cruise duration.
The 154-night voyage will visit 41 countries on 6 continents, with 431 free shore excursions offered for the full itinerary, including a tour to the UNESCO World He… read more
Fred Olsen 2025 World Cruise aboard Bolette to call in Cape Town
In 2025, Fred Olsen Cruise Line will bring its newish cruise ship, Bolette, to South Africa as part of its 106-night World Cruise from Southampton. Inspired by the first world circumnavigation by explorers Magellan and Elcano in the 16th century, the cruise will visit approximately 40 destinations worldwide.
Departing on Janu… read more
Namibia initiates talks with Ethiopian Airlines for the creation of a new airline
Air Namibia, the defunct Namibian state-owned airline, was liquidated on 26 February 2021, due to its inability to pay its debts, and the refusal of the Namibian state to inject new public funds. Two years later, Windhoek is again considering setting up a national flag carrier.
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