‘eSwatini Airlink’ set to be closed down

(Posted 21st April 2022) JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI AND AIRLINK ON THE DISCONTINUATION OF OPERATIONS OF ESWATINI AIRLINK Eswatini Airlink was established in 1999 to provide air services for the Kingdom after Royal Swazi National Airways stopped operating. This was facilitated through an agreement between the Government of […]

#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?

(Posted 21st April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

#UCAA announces the reopening of the main runway at #Entebbe International Airport

(20th April 2022) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in the early evening announced the reopening of the international airport’s main runway, which was closed since the wee hours of the morning after a landing aircraft swerved off the runway and ended up in soggy ground. ATCNews received multiple enquiries throughout the day about the status […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 20th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview506.456.594 Cases and 6.230.094 Deaths as of 20th of April 2022 458.601.305 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.23 percent Note: Some […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 20th April 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSPresident Samia travels to U.S., set to launch ‘Royal Tour’ documentaryThe East African Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is in Washington, D.C. for a working tour that will see her launch the Royal Tour documentary in New York on April 18…. Read more>> Biden administration to grant temporary protection to CamerooniansThe Washington Post […]

#Entebbe runway remains closed as recovery of RwandAir’s CRJ900 continues

(Posted 20th April 2022) Information is awaited from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, which is also managing the Entebbe International Airport, when the airports main runway will reopen. Flight operations on the main runway – Entebbe also has a shorter second runway which however is not long enough for most jet operations – were halted […]

#UgandaAirlines CEO set to attend #AviaDevAfrica2022

(Posted 20th April 2022) The CEO of Uganda Airlines, Mrs. Jenifer Bamuturaki, has confirmed that she will attend Africa’s premier route and connectivity development summit, AviaDevAfrica 2022 in Cape Town. She will be present together with 8 other airline CEO’s from across Africa, whereas at least 30 airlines overall will have representatives present in Cape […]

Kennedy Uduny today talks about technology solution which benefit guests

(Posted 20th April 2022) A new generation of mobile solutions is extending guest service to the beach, pool, golf course and outdoor event space, giving guests a good reason to stay on your property and enjoy all it has to offer. They may stop by the gift shop to replace the sunglasses they left at […]

#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 20th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

Achola Rosario is bonding with the Masai

(Posted 20th April 2022) We are ever to be found, make our way across the border. We are people on the ground, people on the ground out on every corner. We are so visible we are invisible, people of the Nile affiliated with the Highlanders, The Masaai. The Maasai (/?m??sa?, m???sa?/) are a Nilotic ethnic […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 19th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview505.561.071 Cases and 6.226.460 Deaths as of 19th of April 2022 457.405.004 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.23 percent Note: Some […]

#DiaryofaMuzungu’s Charlotte set to speak about #Uganda at ‘Wanderlust Travel Magazine’ online event

(Posted 19th April 2022) “Go wild in Uganda!” Join the event tomorrow Weds 20 April for a Wanderlust Travel Magazine reader event in which Charlotte Beauvoisin will be speaking about her favourite subject: UGANDA! ? To take part, please REGISTER. It’s free (and a recording will be available to those who register). https://event.webinarjam.com/register/129/pw25xh5o Said Charlotte, […]

#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across Africa

(Posted 19th April 2022) Durban on course to Africa’s Travel Indaba- Themba Khumalo despite devastating floods KZN The Acting CEO of South African Tourism Themba Khumalo has reassured the tourism community of a successful 2022 Travel Indaba from 2-5 May at Durban’s International Convention Centre. Building on the success of Meetings Africa, South Africa Tourism (SAT) […]

#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 19th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

#Elewana News Updates … in time for Easter and the upcoming ‘Green Season’

(Posted 15th April 2022) All 16 Elewana Collection Properties Nominated for Condè Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022Cast your vote to be in with a chance to win a holiday. Every vote counts and more than one property can be nominated, voting open until June 30, 2022.Read more Fresh This Spring – New Refurbishments at […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for AfricaThe next update will be published on Tuesday next week – ATCNews wishes all readers a Happy Easter

(Posted 14th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview502.498.972 Cases and 6.215.965 Deaths as of 14th of April 2022 452.803.357 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.23 percent Note: Some […]

#LaikipiaForum’s latest news updates

(Posted 14th April 2022) March Edition 2022 WATEREMU-SACCO Promoting Food Security in  the Greater Laikipia RegionThe Sacco so far has a membership 300 and has assisted the installation of 31 water pans since its inception. The total volume of water secured so far is 22 million liters. Article continues here BECOME A MEMBER OF MKEWP […]

#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 14th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan  Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 13th April 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSBiden, South Africa’s Ramaphosa Discuss Impact of Ukraine Crisis on Food SecurityReutersU.S. President Joe Biden and South African President Ramaphosa in a phone call on Friday discussed the impact of the Ukraine crisis on commodity prices, supply chains and food security in Africa, the White House said in a statement…Read […]

#AviaDevAfrica2022 – Schedule your meetings

(Posted 13th April 2022) Schedule your one-to-one route development meetings from May We have invested in a bespoke meeting system for AviaDev which will be going live on at the beginning of May for attendees to start selecting those airlines, airports and suppliers they want to meet during the event.    Take a look at how easily you can request your […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 13th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview501.518.160 Cases and 6.211.651 Deaths as of 13th of April 2022 451.683.782 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.22 percent Note: Some […]

#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 13th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan  Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

Air France – KLM sign up for 4 A350F’s

(Posted 13th April 2022) #AirFranceKLM #Airbus #A350F Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four A350F freighters, following the earlier commitment announced in December 2021. The freighters aim to increase Air France’s cargo capacity with the most efficient and sustainable cargo aircraft available in the market.  The A350F is based on the world’s […]

Air Seychelles gives travel advice to passengers ahead of busy Easter season

(Posted 13th April 2022) As travel restrictions’ ease globally and with the school holidays in the Seychelles starting soon, AirSeychelles Ground Services is expected to witness a peak in travel this upcoming Easter holiday untilthe end of April 2022. To ensure a smooth and safe experience throughout, and to allow for sufficient time to completecheck-in, […]

THE 4TH AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2022 IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Africa Tourism Partners and its strategic partners, UNWTO and BDO South Africa have launched the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2022. This challenge is a key pillar of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Namibia and hosted by: Namibia Ministry of Environment, from 27th to 29th of […]

‘Responsible Tourism Awards 2022’ – and the winners are …

(Posted 13th April 2022) ? 2022 winners announced for the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards live at Africa Travel Week.? TUI Care Foundation, Wild Horizons and Green Safaris awarded gold.? Gold winners in each category will go on to compete in the Global Awards at WTM London from7-9 November. The winners of the WTM Responsible Tourism […]

#Kenya’s Sarova Hotels expand to the lakeside city of #Kisumu

(Posted 13th April 2022) Sarova Hotels, one of Kenya’s leading hospitality groups, has announced that Kisumu’s Imperial Hotel will come under Sarova’s management and rename as ‘Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu‘. The 93 room hotel, which opened 48 years ago, is owned by the Gilani family and has been under renovation since 2020 when the owners […]