Jubba Airways crash in Mogadishu second Fokker 50 incident in two days in East Africa

(Posted 19th July 2022) A Jubba Airways Fokker 50 crashlanded in Mogadishu, when according to local reports the left hand wing broke off upon touchdown. The plane subsequently overturned, ending up further down the runway upside down. Spilling fuel caused a fire which was extinguished by the airport fire brigade. The aircraft, registered in Kenya […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 18th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview567.885.556 Cases and 6.387.877 Deaths as of 18th of July 2022 539.019.984 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.12 percent Note: Some […]

TravelComments.com – Covid-19: eSwatini eases restrictions under Adjusted Risk Level 0!

The Prime Minister of eSwatini, Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, earlier today (18 July 2022) announced new eased Covid-19 restrictions under Adjusted Risk Level 0 which come into effect immediately. According to the Prime Minister, Adjusted Risk Level 0 means eSwatini is shifting from the acute emergency phase of the Covid-19 pandemic to allow for long term […]

Another crashlanding in South Sudan puts spotlight on regulators

(Posted 18th July 2022) An aged Fokker 50 aircraft, used to transport cargo, suffered a main landing gear collapse upon touchdown in Rubkona / South Sudan, leading to a ‘runway excursion’ from which thankfully the crew of 3 on board walked away without major injuries. The purportedly Kenyan registered aircraft, 5Y-JSN, suffered serious damages to […]

#Africa Tourism Youth Conference – just 9 days to go …

(Posted 18th July 2022) Register to Join Physically or Virtually! All Things Namibia – 9 Days Left to Register for the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with the UNWTO, BDO, and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia invite you, members, and stakeholders to participate in the 4th edition of […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 15th July 2022) (Posted 15th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview565.782.106 Cases and 6.382.907 Deaths as of 15th of July 2022 537.247.079 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at […]

TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia removes all restrictions!

Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob announced on the occasion of the 45th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 15 July 2022 that Namibia is now at a stage where it can lower the scale of investment in the fight against Covid-19. The Government of Namibia therefore decided to… READ MORE

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 14th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview564.294.929 Cases and 6.379.848 Deaths as of 14th of July 2022 536.323.079 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]

#BrusselsAirlines brings the world to #Tomorrowland again

(Posted 14th July 2022) 130 nationalities on board of more than 350 flights After a two-year hiatus, caused by the Corona pandemic, is Brussels Airlines finally back to bringing nearly 25,000 festivalgoers of more than 130 nationalities to Tomorrowland in Boom. As of 13th of July, more than 175 flights will depart from 69 different […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 14th July 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSAfrica strikes deal with Pfizer for Covid-19 antiviralEndpoints NewsAs the FDA looks to make Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral more accessible in the US, Africa’s CDC has reportedly struck an agreement with the pharma giant to increase supplies across the continent… Read more>> U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSUS announces $117 million in humanitarian […]

#IATA expects more air traffic disruptions if airports return to pre-pandemic slot rules

(Posted 13th July 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers.  The European Commission has announced it intends to return to the longstanding 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 13th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview563.155.098 Cases and 6.377.096 Deaths as of 13th of July 2022 535.638.011 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]

TravelComments.com – Five destinations in Southern & East Africa made it to list of the “World’s 100 Greatest Places 2022”!

The Time Magazine, an American weekly news magazine and news website, has released its fourth annual list of the “World’s 100 Greatest Places”. To compile this list, the magazine solicited nominations of places from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences. Five destinations in Southern […]

4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit, Windhoek, Namibia offers marketing opportunities

(Posted 13th July 2022) Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Exhibit at the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit, Windhoek, Namibia.  Africa Tourism Partners, Namibia Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, and its Partners are calling upon stakeholders in: Travel and Leisure Tourism and Hospitality. Art and Craft. Training and Learning Institutions. Clothing and Accessories. Manufacturing. Toys […]

#WTMAfrica – the early bird catches not the worm but the discount

(Posted 13th July 2022) WTM Africa 2023: Let’s get planning Isn’t it a relief to finally be able to plan ahead?Without travel restrictions and mandatory masks in South Africa, this ‘next normal’ was a long time coming, but it sure does feel good to finally be here.With the return of our live shows this year […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 12th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview561.978.737 Cases and 6.375.051 Deaths as of 12th of July 2022 534.817.555 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 11th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview560.820.231 Cases and 6.373.299 Deaths as of 11th of July 2022 533.854.198 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]