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Zimparks puts down rogue elephants
The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife management authority (Zimparks) has shot and killed two rogue elephants that were terrorising residents in Beitbridge East and some sections of Beitbridge town. Zimparks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo said the two jumbos were killed near the town council's peri-urban farm after being hunted … read more
Railway projects aligned with corridor development
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group, a key player in Namibia's corridor development, is actively involved in the proposed Trans-Zambezi and Trans-Kalahari railway projects. CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua announced the group's participation in technical committees to ensure these projects align with strategic initiatives.
The Trans-Kalahari Railway, a join… read more
African airlines expected to turn a profit in 2024
he International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to capitalize on the robust aviation sector to drive economic and social development across the continent.
IATA recently announced that African airlines are expected to earn a collective net profit in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of profitabili… read more
AirlinePros International announced as GSA for Precision Air in four key African narkets
AirlinePros International has announced its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Precision Air in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia. This new partnership will enhance Precision Air’s sales and customer service support in these significant Southern African markets.
Shreyas Nanavati, CEO of AirlinePr… read more
UN Tourism launches photo contest celebrating Zimbabwe’s culinary heritage
Ahead of the First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, the global tourism body is organising a photo contest for young Zimbabwean creatives.
The “UN Tourism “A Journey through Zimbabwe´s Gastronomy” Youth Photo” Contest celebrates the nation’s culinary tapestry through the art of photography, while promoti… read more
LIFT named best low-cost airline in Africa 2024
South African domestic airline, LIFT, has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa in the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. South African regional airline FlySafair, winner of the previous three years, was voted second best in Africa 2024. African airline Fastjet, which mainly operates flights in and … read more
AviaDev Africa 2024: Elevating aviation and tourism
Between 19th and 21st June 2024, Namibia is set to host AviaDev
Africa 2024, the premier aviation conference for African air route
development, marking a significant milestone for the country’s
burgeoning aviation and tourism industries.
2024 will be the 8th edition of the event, that began life in Kigali and
has since been hosted … read more
Accra Weizo 7th edition to showcase tegion’s Tourism potentials
The Akwaaba Travel Market, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, is set to host the 7th edition of the Accra Weizo West African Travel Expo, a premier travel event aimed at promoting seamless travel within West Africa.
The event, which has been a driving force in encouraging West Africans to explore their own regio… read more
More talk on revitalising Zimbabwe's railway network
In a recent parliamentary engagement, the Zimbabwe Ministry of Transport highlighted significant developments and future plans concerning the country’s railway infrastructure. This aligns with the Vision of His Excellency, the President, to revitalise and modernise Zimbabwe’s transport system with the support of international partners.… read more
Zimbabwe to hosts first UN Tourism regional forum on gastronomy for Africa
UN Tourism is to host its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, advancing its work to make gastronomy tourism a pillar for… read more
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