TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique is gradually easing restrictive measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in a televised address to the nation on 26 May 2021 the gradual easing of the restrictive measures imposed to combat Covid-19 in the country. Beaches as well as public swimming pools have been reopened; the curfew times, which is in force on all cities in Mozambique, is now between […]
Namibia’s changed entry requirements
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TRAVELLERS TO THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA (Posted 02nd June 2021) Airlink, the independent Southern African regional airline, advises travellers to Namibia that new restrictions have been introduced, which may affect their travel plans. With effect from 01st of June 2021, all travellers entering Namibia must produce a negative SARS COVID-19 PCR test […]
Cabo Verde Airlines set to resume flights
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT MAKES A RETURN TO THE SKIES POSSIBLE (Posted 01st June 2021) New reservation system is available since May 31 The resumption will be gradual with two aircrafts Cabo Verde Airlines, the Cape Verdean national airline, will officially resume flights from June 18th. Reservations will be available online starting today in a new passenger […]
‘Africa must stand strong’ says Alain St. Ange
FORMER SEYCHELLES MINISTER FOR TOURISM, CIVIL AVIATION, PORTS AND MARINE URGES AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO STAND STRONG TOGETHER (Posted 01st June 2021) The official blog of TravelComments.com – travelling Southern Africa’s announcement that because of Covid – 19, South Africa will return to stricter lockdown measures followed the appearance of the South African President, H.E. Cyril […]
India Global Business Forum bestows honorary membership to Alain St. Ange
ALAIN ST. ANGE BECOMES AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE INDIA BUSINESS FORUM (Posted 01st June 2021) Dr. Jitendra Joshi of the Global India Business Forum presented to Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine with the Honorary membership of Global India Business Forum. Alain St.Ange who is also the […]
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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: South Africa returns to stricter lockdown!
In an effort to counter the increase in the number of Covid-19 infections in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will be placed on Adjusted Alert Level 2 with effect from today (31 May 2021). The President announced in a national address on 30 May 2021, that the Ministerial Advisory Committee […]
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TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia postpones the launch of its direct service between Livingstone Johannesburg!
Zambian regional carrier Proflight Zambia has announced that it will postpone its new service between Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg until further notice. The new service was scheduled to commence on 01 June 2021. According to the airline, this is due to… [READ MORE]
Alain St. Ange discusses tourism with Indonesian officials
POST COVID19 TOURISM REVIVAL AND COOPERATION WITH AFRICA HIGH ON THE MEETING AGENDA (Posted 30th May 2021) Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine Minister, who is in Indonesia on a working mission for FORSEAA met with Indonesian tourism officials on Saturday at the Raffles Jakarta to discuss preparedness for the […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 29th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 170.250.685 Cases and 3.540.290 Deaths as of 29th of May 2021 152.139.497 cases have recovered. The […]
#AFRAA announces June edition of their ‘Sky Connect Dialogues’
TUNE IN ON 02ND OF JUNE INTO ANOTHER AFRAA ‘SKY CONNECT DIALOGUE‘ (Posted 29th May 2021) Mark the Date: 02nd June, 2021 Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3) Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3oXBDEq The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is hosting the AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues – a monthly top executive leadership series on developments within the aviation space […]
Uganda Airlines ready to launch Johannesburg flights
ENTEBBE – JOHANNESBURG DIRECT FLIGHTS 4 TIMES A WEEK (Posted 29th May 2021) Uganda Airlines will next Monday, 31st of May, launch their long expected flights between Entebbe and Johannesburg. The route will initially be served four times a week with flights leaving Entebbe every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The return flights from Johannesburg […]
Qatar Airways ups US Destinations and adds more frequencies
QATAR AIRWAYS INCREASES ITS US GATEWAYS TO 12 WITH 85 WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM DOHA (Posted 29th May 2021) Qatar Airways’ resumption of four-weekly Atlanta flights on 01st of June marks the full return of the airline’s pre-pandemic U.S. network increasing its gateways to 12, two more than it operated before COVID-19. The airline will also […]
Kasese Tourism Investors Forum set for 04th of June
DIARY OF A MUZUNGU’S CHARLOTTE BEAUVOISIN ON THE PANEL OF KASESE’S TOURISM FORUM (Posted 29th May 2021) For two decades Kasese Tourism has experienced both domestic and International Visits that have been increasing as a result of both International and domestic tourists experiencing dynamic growth and continued expansion across border travel for adventure, recreational, leisure […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 28th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 169.867.839 Cases and 3.529.934 Deaths as of 28th of May 2021 151.669.758 cases have recovered. The […]
#BrusselsAirport’s important updates for travelers to, from or via Brussels
We would like to give you a few tips for a smooth start of your journey Arrive at the airport well on time: 2 hours before departure for flights within the European Union and 3 hours for flights outside Europe. Dropping off someone? Use our 10 minutes free Drop Off zone Picking up someone? Arrange […]
#AviaDevAfrica2021 Ante Portas
TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING TO THE LAUNCH OF AVIADEVAFRICA2021 (Posted 28th May 2021) Dear Colleagues, We are just 2 weeks away from AviaDev Africa 2021. Unfortunately, we cannot be in the Treasure Island of Madagascar as planned, but we are going to do our best to bring Madagascar to you through our immersive event experience. […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests will no longer be accepted for entry into Namibia!
Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 28th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 28 May 2021 that the mitigation measures to combat Covid-19 in Namibia remain in force. According to the Minister, the new amended public health measures will come into effect at […]
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TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: SANParks to set up security checkpoints in Kruger National Park!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently in the process of developing effective management strategies to protect the rhino population and more effectively manage wildlife crime and conservation in Kruger National Park in general. As part of this initiative, SANParks and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF)– Military Police will be setting up various […]
Achola Rosario succeeds in finding ‘Nyama Choma’
ACHOLA ROSARIO VENTURES OUT IN SEARCH OF GRILLED MEAT By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 28th May 2021) Ask most Kenyans and they will tell you that meat (specifically goat meat) is the Elixir of Life. The gatherer of ‘men’, the soother of frayed egos (both earthly and beyond), and the perfect way […]
Air Seychelles announces return to Johannesburg and launch of Maldives flights
SEYCHELLES EXPECTS BETTER TOURISM FORTUNES AS FLIGHTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA RESUME (Posted 28th May 2021) ? Up to 4 weekly flights to the Seychelles starting 5 June plus weekly flights to Maldives from 12th of June, 2021. ? Simplified entry requirements with no quarantine required, your idyllic beach escape with warm weather awaits. Air Seychelles […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 169.243.990 Cases and 3.515.347 Deaths as of 27th of May 2021 150.920.763 cases have recovered. The […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zambia has introduced new entry restrictions!
The Government of Zambia has introduced new guidelines for all travellers visiting the country. The new travel restrictions became effective on 24 May 2021. All travelers entering Zambia must now produce evidence of a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based SARS-CoV-2 negative test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin. All travelers […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: A new hop-on-hop-off bus service for Victoria Falls!
The town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe will soon get a hop-on-hop-off bus service. The Bamba Bus will provide an all day services around Victoria Falls covering key leisure areas from the mighty Victoria Falls themselves, to local shopping areas and curio markets, to restaurants and bars, to lodges in the suburbs. The all day […]
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TravelComments.com – Eswatini: The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation is planning to launch regional operations!
The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) is planning to launch regional scheduled air services to globally connect the Kingdom of Eswatini. RENAC is expecting to operate commercial flights from… [READ MORE]
KiliFair presents …
TANZANIA TOURISM SUMMIT – 17TH AND 18TH OF SEPTEMBER IN ARUSHA / TANZANIA (Posted 27th May 2021) The “Tanzania Tourism Summit” is the 2nd annual tourism summit, organized by KILIFAIR Promotion Ltd., to connect Tanzania Tourism stakeholders and Tourism government authorities in a professional & casual business surrounding. COVID-19 has messed up the entire world […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 AllAfrica Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent…Read more>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS BP, Eni […]
