#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 26th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview604.517.131 Cases and 6.483.677 Deaths as of 26th of August 2022 579.371.066 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some African […]
#Elewana’s AfriChic due to close for major refurbishment and upgrades
(Posted 26th August 2022) This is to inform you that AfroChic, Elewana’s boutique beach hotel located on the sandy shores of Diani Beach in Kenya, will be closing for an exciting renovation and refurbishment programme. The extensive project will centre on enhancing the overall property experience through a significant investment in the property’s structural design, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: New name changes for towns in the Eastern Cape & KwaZulu-Natal!
South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has officially announced name changes for two towns and two villages as well as the registration of new names of a village, a road section, two human settlements, a township and two suburbs. The Minister further approved the correction of spelling for a river. The […]
TravelComments.com – This street in Cape Town is one of the 33 coolest streets in the world!
Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out recently published the results of its annual Time Out Index. As part of the global survey, Time Out askeds ome 20,000 city-dwellers which specific streets they think are the coolest in the world. According to the findings of the survey,… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia eases entry requirements for foreign travellers!
The Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has announced that foreign travellers visiting Namibia will no longer be required to produce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result at the ports of entry. According to the Minister, the current epidemiological situation in Namibia… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 26th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
African Parks takes on management of two key South Sudanese national parks
(Posted 26th August 2022) The cash strapped if not outright broke government of South Sudan has taken a forward looking decision to support wildlife conservation in the country, after news emerged that African Parks – THE premier African privately managed conservation group – has signed an agreement with them in Juba yesterday. Both Boma and […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 25th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview603.689.174 Cases and 6.481.002 Deaths as of 25th of August 2022 578.550.661 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Free access to provincial nature reserves in the Eastern Cape in October 2022!
Eastern Cape Tourism has announced that day visitors will have free access to selected provincial nature reserves in the Eastern Cape from 01 – 09 October 2022. Day visitors will also be exempted from paying the conservation fees for the duration of this free access promotion. It should be noted that… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 25th August 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’s latest news updates
(Posted 24th August 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSGoogle Wallet enters South Africa to tap digital payments growthTechCrunchGoogle Wallet is now available in South Africa, the first market for this product in Africa, to make it easy for users to save and easily and securely access their payment cards, loyalty cards and boarding passes… Read more>> […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 24th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview602.734.529 Cases and 6.477.053 Deaths as of 24th of August 2022 577.521.308 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some African […]
‘Save The Children’ laments fresh flooding in Sudan and asks for assistance as millions of children face starvation
(Posted 24th August 2022) Funds urgently needed in response to devastating floods across much of Sudan Sudan is currently experiencing its fourth consecutive year of abnormally extensive floods, with above average rainfall causing more than 80 deaths and partly or completely destroying nearly 44,000 homes across the country Save the Children is urgently calling for […]
TravelComments.com – OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg: Relocation of public transport operators!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced the relocation of public transport operators such as e-hailing, shuttles and meter taxis at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg to ease traffic congestion. These services are now available and accessible at the Central Pick up and Drop off, Parkade 2 – level 2. The designated area […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#BrusselsAirlines to work closely with trade unions
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Brussels Airlines, earlier today, released the following statement in regard to their cooperation with trade unions: “On July 4th, the management and social partners of Brussels Airlines took a closer look at the economic and market situation and the possible tracks for Brussels Airlines. It was clear that to create the […]
#AviAssist’s latest news updates
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Welcome to positive changeYou are part of a growing movement of aviation professionals who believe in global aviation safety standards across Africa and are keen to play their part in achieving that. This quarterly newsletter is part of the Foundation’s effort to support you in playing your part as a safety champion. Online […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 23rd of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview601.922.115 Cases and 6.474.697 Deaths as of 23rd of August 2022 576.583.409 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks: Nationwide strike action on 24 August 2022 might affect Kruger National Park!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is advising visitors to Kruger National Park to consider that labour unions in South Africa have called for a nationwide strike on 24 August 2022 to protest against high cost of living. There have already been protests in the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, which at times affected […]
Federal Airlines (RSA) confirms acquisition of 6 additional Cessna Grand Caravans
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Federal Airlines (Pty) Ltd today announced the signing of a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for six new Cessna Caravans C208B EX aircraft. Commenting on the announcement, Federal Airlines (FedAir) CEO Mark Hurst stated, “The recovery of aviation and tourism in the southern African region has been significant in the post-pandemic […]
#Zambia Safari News Updates
(Posted 23rd August 2022) Classic Zambia brings together Zambia’s premier owner-run safari and conservation organizations, working in the regions most prolific wildlife areas. Click on the camps below for more information on each! Kafue National Park: Musekese CampNtemwa-Busanga Camp Lower Zambezi National Park: Kutali CampChula Island Camp Liuwa Plains National Park: Mobile Safari Here below are […]
TravelComments.com – Time Out Index 2022: Cape Town named 11th best city in the world!
Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out recently published the results of its annual Time Out Index. According to the 2022 edition of the ranking, Cape Town in South Africa is the 11th best city in the world. The Mother City was rated for its good… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini closes 13 beaches due to high E.coli levels!
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced that it has taken the decision to close 13 beaches with immediate effect due to high levels of E-coli in the water. All water activities such as… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 23rd August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AFRAA AGA 2023 set for #Uganda
(Posted 23rd August 2022) AFRAA, the African Airlines Association, has set the venue for their 55th Annual General Assembly, in short AGA for 2023. The event will come to Uganda and national airline Uganda Airlines will be the host carrier, bringing the showcase event of African aviation to the Pearl of Africa. At the event […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 22nd of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview601.236.923 Cases and 6.472.637 Deaths as of 22nd of August 2022 575.705.928 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some […]
WFS to Focus on Reshaping Airline Resilience Post-COVID
(Posted 22nd August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2022 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on reshaping airline resilience. The event will take place from19-22 September in Doha, Qatar, with Qatar Airways as the host airline. Following the greatest shock to aviation in history, the industry is emerging rapidly from the pandemic […]
TravelComments.com – UK: British Airways to relaunch flights between London Gatwick Cape Town!
The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, British Airways, is set to relaunch winter seasonal return flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town in South Africa. The route returns for the first time since Covid-19 on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Angola: TAAG Angola Airlines network udate!
The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, has announced that it will resume flights to Cuba. Effective 08 November 2022, the airline will operate two monthly flights between Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) in Luanda and José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Havanna, Cuba. TAAG further announced that it will increase flights […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 22nd August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
