Airlink announces their return to Sishen / Northern Cape
AIRLINK SET TO RESUME SISHEN FLIGHTS FROM 15TH OF FEBRUARY (Posted 09th February 2021) Airlink will resume scheduled air services between Johannesburg and Sishen in the Northern Cape from 15th of February 2021. The route is being relaunched to provide vital air connectivity to the important ironore mining centre. “Airlink recognises the strategically important role […]
Serena Hotels drop Mountain Lodge from their portfolio
MOUNTAIN LODGE REVERTS TO OWNERS AS SERENA OPTS OUT OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Posted 09th February 2020) Serena Hotels, after a 22 year partnership, has ended their management involvement in Mountain Lodge. The company had notified the owners, Mountain Lodge Limited, of their decision already in December last year but only now made the split public […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 106.821.217 Cases and 2.330.285 Deaths as of 08th of February 2021 78.567.302 cases have recovered. […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates to temporarily suspend flights to Zimbabwe!
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will temporarily suspend flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai and Robert Gabriel Mubabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, a linked service with Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, from… [READ […]
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RwandAir suspends flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare and Lusaka
AIRLINES FACE DIFFICULT CHOICES AS CORONAVIRUS MUTATIONS SPREAD FURTHER (Posted 08th February 2021) RwandAir has confirmed the suspension of their flights from Kigali to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare and Lusaka, effective today, 08th February 2021. The airline, together with health authorities in Rwanda, is monitoring the current challenges posed by the Coronavirus variants which have […]
South Sudanese aviation authority updates operating hours at Juba
JUBA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ANNOUNCES NEW OPERATING HOURS FOLLOWING CHANGE OF TIME ZONE TO UTC +2 (Posted 08th February 2021) The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has announced the new operating hours for Juba International Airport, following the decision of the government of South Sudan to change the country’s time zone from UTC +3 to UTC […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 106.444.031 Cases and 2.322.461 Deaths as of 07th of February 2021 78.099.051 cases have recovered. […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 106.106.152 Cases and 2.231.549 Deaths as of 06th of February 2021 77.764.882 cases have recovered. […]
Achola Rosario searches for the perfect ‘Fish and Chips’ this week
WILL ‘FRYING NEMO‘ DELIGHT ACHOLA’S TASTE BUDS? READ ON TO FIND OUT … (Posted 05th February 2021 by Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org) Authenticity is the act of someone trying to be like someone else, the sincerest form of flattery. Sometimes re-inventing the wheel does not mean throwing out old recipes, especially those tried […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 105.615.127 Cases and 2.299.742 Deaths as of 05th of February 2021 77.313.943 cases have recovered. […]
TravelComments.com – Rwanda has updated the current Covid-19 prevention measures!
The Government of Rwanda has reviewed the current Covid-19 prevention measures and announced an update. The existing measures will get extended countrywide – including the current lockdown of Kigali – from 03 February 2021 through 07 February 2021. From 08 February 2021 until 22 February 2021, the following measures will be in effect in the […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique introduces new mitigation measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced new mitigation measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 on 04 February 2021. The new regulations are valid from today (05 February 2021) until 07 March 2021. According to Nyusi’s televised address, prior measures are generally maintained, with a number of additional or more stringent measures being introduced, including the […]
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Africa Tourism Association’s latest news updates
FEBRUARY 2 0 2 1 AFRICA TRAVEL DO’S & DON’TS AMID COVID-19 To help spotlight some top-line issues, Jay Cameron, one of the leading global experts on Africa travel and commerce, shares invaluable insights as travelers deal with this tumultuous situation, helping ensure they plan smartly in the post-pandemic era. READ MORE VOYAGES AFRIQ: CEO […]
Seychelles updates entry requirements for non-vaccinated tourists
SLOW PACE OF GLOBAL VACCINATION CAMPAIGNS PROMPT SEYCHELLES TO REVIEW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (Posted 05th February 2021) Seychelles Tourism has reiterated that all tourists are welcome to the islands, although differences remain for those who have been vaccinated already and others who are not. A valid PCR Negative Test is required for all who seek entry […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 105.092.533 Cases and 2.283.151 Deaths as of 04th of February 2021 76.826.118 cases have recovered. […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Five new farms in the Cape Winelands awarded Conservation Champion status!
WWF South Africa has announced that five new farms in the Cape Winelands in South Africa’s Western Cape have been awarded Conservation Champion status in the past six months. Conservation Champion farms are committed to regenerative farming practices, including conserving natural systems and biodiversity on their land and optimal water and energy efficiency. The five […]
The Diary of a Muzungu – up for another award
CHARLOTTE BEAUVOISIN NEEDS YOUR VOTE … (Posted 04th February 2021) Did you know …? I’ve been writing the Diary of a Muzungu since 2008. What a blast it’s been! I’m going to get straight to the point: I’ve been nominated for an award by Afrobloggers and I would LOVE you to vote for me. It’s […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Gonarezhou National Park reopens at the end of February 2021!
Gonarezhou National Park in south-eastern Zimbabwe is closed since 10 January 2021 and is set to reopen the end of February 2021. During the temporary closure, the National Park’s infrastructure team addresses maintenance issues in the camps. The short closure of Gonarezhou National Park to tourism also allows the roads a rest over traditionally the […]
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Uganda Airlines prepares for long haul flight launch
TWO NEW AIRBUS A330-800NEO NOW AWAIT DEPLOYMENT (Posted 04th February 2021) (Pictures courtesy of Uganda Airlines and Airbus) With the second brand new Airbus A330-800Neo now in Entebbe is Uganda Airlines going the extra mile to launch long haul operations. First on the horizon will be Dubai with London and Mumbai / Guangzhou set to […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS WATCH NOW: CCA High-Level Dialogue – H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta & Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet CCA is honored to present an exclusive dialogue between H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, focused on the ways in which digital […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of February 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 104.599.852 Cases and 2.269.114 Deaths as of 03rd of February 2021 76.297.512 cases have recovered. […]
#IATA adds world cargo demand in 2020 to worst ever performance
2020 Worst Year for Air Cargo Demand Since Performance Monitoring Began in 1990 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6% in 2020, compared to 2019. This was the largest drop in year-on-year demand since IATA started to monitor cargo performance […]
#IATA says 2020 was the worst year in history for air travel demand
IATA CHIEF CALLS 2020 A ‘CATASTROPHE‘ (Posted 03rd February 2021) 2020 Worst Year in History for Air Travel Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2020 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 65.9% compared to the full year of 2019, by far the sharpest […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Current Covid-19 regulations remain in place!
Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced during the 24th Covid-19 public briefing on the national response measures that the current regulations, which are effective since 13 January 2021 (23rd Covid-19 public briefing on the national response measures and preparedness), will be maintained and extended for a period of… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Intercity bus service “Greyhound” closes operations!
South African intercity bus service Greyhound, which has been in operations for the last 37 years, just announced that it will cease operations. The last day of operation will be… [READ MORE]
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Tropical cyclone Eloie’s lasting impact on the region
HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE REMAINS COMPROMISED IN THE AFTERMATH OF CYCLONE ELOISE (Posted 03rd February 2021) Devastation following Cyclone Eloise may cause disruptions to containment of soaring COVID-19 cases in Zimbabwe, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC) 10,424 COVID-19 cases and 280 deaths that were recorded on 3 December 2020 have […]
