#Akagera Newsletter January-April 2023

  (Posted 16th May 2023)   Akagera News January-April 2023 © Gael R. Vande weghe Hello and welcome to the Akagera newsletter for January-April 2023. With the regular rains in March and April, Akagera is lush and green. As we send this newsletter, Akagera hills are covered with the Yellow Bidens granti flowers making the hills look like […]

#IATA: Fly Net Zero Update

  (Posted 16th May 2023)   IATA’s latest policy paper on SAF is now available, calling for stronger incentives to increase SAF deployment across the industry. Government policy has an instrumental role to play in the deployment of SAF and IATA encourages policies which are harmonized across countries and industries, while being technology and feedstock agnostic. Incentives […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 16th May 2023)   ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (May – September 2023)!

  (Posted 15th May 2023)   The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period May 2023 to September 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a neutral state. Forecasts indicate that it will likely remain in a neutral state during winter, with predictions indicating a higher probability […]

Laikipia Wildlife Forum Membership: Join Now and Support Sustainable Conservation Efforts

  (Posted 15th May 2023)   Dear ATCNews Readers and friends, The Laikipia Forum is excited to announce their revamped membership program, designed to offer you greater benefits and opportunities to support sustainable natural resource management in the Laikipia region.   Corporate Members: Gain recognition, networking, and marketing opportunities. Choose from Gold (KSH 100,000), Silver (KSH […]

#IHG continues to strengthen #Egypt portfolio with two new signings in #Cairo

  (Posted 15th May 2023)   Continued partnership with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment will see IHG add close to 400 rooms across InterContinental and voco brands in the country     IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has strengthened its partnership with one of the leading developers in […]

TravelComments.com – South African National Parks: Karoo National Park goes cash free!

  (Posted 15th May 2023)     South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Karoo National Park in South Africa’s Western Cape will be going cash free. It is one of a handful of National Parks in the country which is implementing this approach during a second phase after the initial roll-out to others in September 2021. Effective… READ MORE

TravelComments.com – #Angola: #TAAG increases flights between #Luanda #SãoPaulo!

  (Posted 15th May 2023)     The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to introduce an additional frequency to its schedule between Angola and Brazil. The airline, which recently signed a codeshare agreement with Brazilian low-cost airline GOL Linhas Aéreas, will increase its flights between Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) in Luanda and São Paulo/Guarulhos – Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport […]

Focus Africa Conference to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development

  (Posted 15th May 2023)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Focus Africa Conference will delve into six priorities under IATA’s Focus Africa initiative to strengthen aviation’s contribution to the continent’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. Focus Africa is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 15th May 2023)   ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

Are you ready for the Kyaninga Triathlon?

  (Posted 15th May 2023)   Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin of The Diary of a Muzungu       ?Are you ready for a challenge? Saturday 20th May is the day! ?Sign up for the TRIATHLON or DUATHOLON: come join us to SWIM/RUN/CYCLE around the spectacular Lake Kyaninga, near Fort Portal. ??????????? ??????? ??? ??????? […]

Ethiopian Cargo partners with digital enabler cargo.one to lift off its digital sales

  (Posted 14th May 2023)   Ethiopian Cargo partners with digital enabler cargo.one to lift off its digital sales ? Ethiopian Cargo turns to digital expert cargo.one to empower its digital transformation and digital sales ? Collaboration with cargo.one will unlock notable global sales potential for Africa’s largest network operator   Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics […]

Cessna Grand Caravan crashes upon landing at Kajjansi

  (Posted 13th May 2023)   A BAR Aviation Cessna C208B yesterday suffered a runway excursion while trying to land at the Kajjansi Airfield, which is located about halfway between Kampala and Entebbe. The aircraft, which had earlier taken off from Kajjansi / HUKJ to the Mweya airstrip / HUMW – Queen Elisabeth National Park […]

South African Airways partners with the Africa Youth in Tourism Summit

  (Posted 13th May 2023)     South African Airways, the flag carrier airline of South Africa has partnered the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 (www.youthtourismsummit.com). The partnership aims to offer discounted airfares to all delegates travelling to Namibia from various destinations serviced by SAA to the Summit. The Summit is scheduled for […]

#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa

  (Posted 12th of May 2023)   www.ATCNews.org has, even before WHO very belatedly declared a global health emergency and pandemic, been giving updates on COVID19 as it reached the African continent and then spread across all countries and territories. A few days ago has WHO declared that the global public health emergency has officially […]

Aviation stakeholders map actions to change the African aviation narrative

  (Posted 12th May 2023)   While the air transport recovery trajectory continues post-COVID-19 and with the headwinds arising from other geopolitical-related developments, it is critical for the air transport ecosystem stakeholders put their weight behind concerted actions for air transport business to thrive and contribute to the continent’s sustainable rapid development. It is timely […]

#Latitude Hotel brings #Michelin meals to #Kampala

  (Posted 12th May 2023)   The Latitude’0′ in Kampala will present Chef Ramon from Spain, a Michelin star ranked chef, to their clientel between the 19th and 21st of May. Chef Ramon will on Friday the 19th and Saturday the 20th of May offer a multiple course meal for dinner at ‘The Other Side’ […]

#BrusselsAirlines extends CFO contract by a further 5 years

  (Posted 12th May 2023)     The SN Airholding Board of Brussels Airlines has extended Nina Öwerdieck’s mandate as the airline’s Chief Financial Officer for five years. Nina Öwerdieck has been part of the Brussels Airlines’ Management Board since 2020. ? She has, among others, guided the company through the corona pandemic and secured […]

Emirates Group Announces 2022-2023 Results

  (Posted 12th May 2023)   Government Affairs Emirates Group Announces 2022-23 Results       GThe Emirates Group reports annual profit of AED 10.9 billion (US$ 3.0 billion), a new profit and revenue record and a significant turnaround from last year Group revenue of AED 119.8 billion (US$ 32.6 billion) increased by 81% with […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 12th May 2023)   ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Cases of Malaria on the rise!

  (Posted 11th May 2023)   The South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announced on 10 May 2023 that it is currently seeing a significant increase in malaria cases in South Africa, particular in the endemic provinces and Gauteng. The disease is endemic in some parts of… READ MORE

African Parks Annual Report 2022: Anchoring Africa’s Resilience

  (Posted 11th May 2023)   Dear ATCNews Readers, I am pleased to share our 2022 Annual Report, Anchoring Africa’s Resilience, which highlights our efforts to safeguard Africa’s biodiversity for the benefit of our host countries and the global community. In this report, we showcase the work we do to protect intact nature – the most […]

#BrusselsAirlines makes waves at POATE2023

  (Posted 11th May 2023)     Brussels Airlines, a decades long partner of the Ugandan tourism industry, recently participated at the Pearl of Africa Travel Expo, which was held at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo on the shores of Lake Victoria. The Brussels Airlines stand welcomed a large number of people and the trade […]

Fly #BrusselsAirlines to #Belgium and set off on trip to #Antwerp

  (Posted 11th May 2023)   Visit Antwerp Spend a day, or more, in Flanders’ most fashionable city! Discover Antwerp’s diamond history in the diamond district, shop till you drop on the Meir and behold the beautiful works of art in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts. To end your trip, taste some delicious local products, such as the […]

Protea Hotels by Marriott® and Marriott Bonvoy Unveil Orlando Pirates F.C. Themed Hotel Rooms

  (Posted 11th May 2023)   Available at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the Orlando Pirates-themed rooms are a must-visit for all fans of the club.   Protea Hotels by Marriott® (http://www.Marriott.com) and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, have unveiled Orlando Pirates F.C themed hotel […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates

  (Posted 11th May 2023)   CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Nigerian president to commission Dangote refinery in two weeks Reuters Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will commission the multi-billion dollar Dangote oil refinery in two weeks, a presidency spokesperson said on Sunday, setting up the plant for its first production since construction started in 2016… Read […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 11th May 2023)   ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com