Travel news Zambia

• Rail
• 24/03/2023 04:28

What Is Up Next For The Machipanda Line?

The Machipanda railway line is part of the Beira corridor, serving the landlocked countries of Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The original 317km railway was built in 1899. Rehabilitation of this line began in August 2021, and is a vital line for the economy of the central region of the count… read more

• Flights
• 14/03/2023 07:40

Zambia Airways to launch flights to Zimbabwe

The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights to Zimbabwe. The ai… read more

• Flights
• 14/03/2023 02:27

Zambia Airways to fly to South Africa in the second quarter of this year

Zambia Airways started commercial operations in December 2021 as a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines. With the imminent introduction of its first jet, a Boeing 737, the carrier is gradually unveiling its regional ambitions.

• Destinations
• 05/03/2023 07:04

South Africa safaris are gaining in popularity

According to the annual African Safari Travel Report by Go2Africa, an African-based travel company specializing in safaris, South Africa is currently experiencing the biggest growth in popularity, although Kenya remains the most popular safari destination in Africa. The report was created using internal data from inquiries and bookings ma… read more

• Flights
• 01/03/2023 06:56

Eswatini Air and Zambia Airways receive regulatory approval to serve Zimbabwe

Eswatini Air plans to start operations by the end of the first quarter of this year. For Zambia Airways, this corresponds to the launch of its regional flights. Both Eswatini and Zambia's national airlines are on track, following the granting of a foreign operator's permit (FOP) in Zimbabwe.

• Miscellaneous
• 23/02/2023 14:51

ITB Berlin: African Destinations make a massive return this March

One of the globe’s leading tourism market place, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin) will be making a return to live (person-to-person) event since 2019 when it last held the event in the marquee Messe Berlin Arena.

Scheduled to take place from March 7-9, 2023 in Messe Berlin in the Charlottenburg province, this year’s event has Ge… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 23/02/2023 14:07

ITB Berlin makes a strong comeback with High international participation

Around 90 per cent of the available stand area is occupied – The multi-purpose hall hub27, which is fully booked, is the destination hot spot – Debut for the German marketplace – Cultural tourism organisers are represented in the Culture Lounge – High participation in the Travel Technology, Mobility and Cruise segments

A fitting live comeb… read more

• Leisure
• 23/02/2023 14:03

Major hotel chains race to expand in Africa

Luxury hotels are expanding in Africa, with Marriott, Radisson Blu and Hyatt leading the way with new developments and acquisitions.

As international travellers troop back to Africa, some of the world’s major hotel chains are re-igniting a multi-billion dollar expansion race that began pre-pandemic.

Marriott, Radisson Blu… read more

• Flights
• 15/02/2023 23:03

Proflight Zambia returns to Durban after a three-year absence

In 2020, Proflight Zambia suspended its services to South Africa in line with restrictions put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Zambian private airline later resumed service to Johannesburg, but not to Durban.

• Flights
• 09/02/2023 20:23

Proflight Zambia to launch direct flights to Durban

Zambian airline Proflight Zambia is set to introduce direct flights to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, … read more