Conservationists threaten Namibia with legal action over wildlife cull
(Posted 11th September 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Vitalio Angula, VOA Wildlife conservationists, scientists and researchers in Namibia and Southern Africa have warned of impending legal action to halt the culling of wildlife as a “mitigation strategy” to address hunger. Hunger affects about 700,000 people in Namibia, according to the […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 36, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 11th September 2024) Introduction. Egypt recently hosted its inaugural International Air Show at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Matrouh. The event, opened by President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, drew over 300 aviation and aerospace companies and agencies from around 100 countries and regions. This landmark airshow aims to “accelerate industrialization, digitalization, […]
Port Sudan set to join Ethiopian Airlines network with daily flights
(Posted 11th September 2024) Effective 15th of October will Ethiopian Airlines commence flights between Addis Ababa and Port Sudan, the airline has announced. This strategic expansion further strengthens Ethiopian’s commitment to enhancing connectivity across the African continent and beyond, fostering regional socio-economic growth and facilitating trade and tourism. The new route will […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues Session with AFCAC on Environmental Sustainability and SAF Roadmap on 11th Sept from 11h00 UTC
(Posted 10th September 2024) Mr. Frankline Omondi, Environment Expert – AFCAC takes centre stage at the September edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues scheduled for Wednesday, 11 September at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue session with Mr. Omondi as he shares AFCAC views and action plan on aviation […]
Catch the key moments from Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024!
(Posted 10th August 2024) Charting a New Path for Intra-Africa Travel, Tourism, and Investments The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024, held in Gaborone, Botswana, brought together Africa’s top leaders and stakeholders in travel, tourism, and investments. Themed “Charting a New Path Forward for Intra-Africa Travel, Tourism & Investments,” the […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Airlink temporarily suspends flights to Mthatha!
(Posted 09th September 2024) South African regional carrier Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Mthatha Airport (UTT) in Mthatha in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. This is due to continued adverse weather conditions impacting… READ MORE
Dive into Luxury: Introducing a new heated saltwater Infinity Pool at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
(Posted 09th September 2024) Taita Hills has announced the grand opening of a brand new swimming pool at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, a true sign of the company’s commitment to offering the pinnacle of luxury and adventure in Kenya. Completed in a remarkable 109 days, this stunning heated saltwater pool […]
Uganda Airlines celebrates 5th Anniversary with triple new destinations launch
(Posted 09th September 2024) As Uganda Airlines celebrates their 5th anniversary, are all eyes now on the imminent launch of three new destinations during the month of September First will be the addition of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, in conjunction with flights to Lagos on the 12th of September. This will be […]
#Tanzania’s trophy hunting risk ruining Amboseli’s cross-border jumbos
(Posted 09th September 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Gilbert Koech, The Star Conservationists and wildlife scientists refer to elephants as not only flagship species but also highly charismatic animals that can serve as a rallying point for conservation. This means that jumbos can help capture people’s attention […]
Conservationists decry drought-hit Namibia’s plan to cull national park wild animals for meat
(Posted 09th September 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Don Pinnock, Daily Maverick Namibia is planning to shoot hundreds of animals in national parks to feed drought-hit communities — but conservationists have questioned the plan’s true intentions. With grazing for cattle drying up as the Namibian drought deepens, all […]
A Monument in memory of deported Chagossians unveiled in Rodrigues
(Posted 09th September 2024) Courtesy of Laura Samoisy and Hello Rodrigues Magazine Saturday, August 24th, 2024, marked a significant date in the history of the Chagossian community. A monument dedicated to the memory of the deported Chagossians was inaugurated during an emotional ceremony in Rodrigues, attended by several prominent personalities. Among the […]
Akwaaba Travel Market announces Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John as special guest for the 20th Edition
(Posted 08th September 2024) The highly anticipated 20th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Africa’s leading tourism and hospitality event, is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria. A major highlight of this year’s event will be the 7th African Youth Tourism Bantaba, where Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, will […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 07th September 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 06 September 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,… READ […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 35, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 07th September 2024) Introduction. At a workshop held at the Golden Tulip in Kampala, Uganda, Civil Aviation regulators from across Africa, including representatives from Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Tunisia, gathered to tackle pressing issues in passenger protection. The focus was on developing a […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Fastjet increases flights between Bulawayo Johannesburg!
(Posted 06th September 2024) Zimbabwean low-cost airline Fastjet is set to increase flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg in South Africa. Starting on 01 November 2024, the airline will introduce additional…. READ MORE
Qatar Airways Voted the World’s Best MICE Airline and Middle East’s Best MICE Airline for the Second Time
(Posted 06th September 2024) Qatar Airways is proud to announce that it has been voted the ‘World’s Best MICE Airline 2024’ at the World MICE Awards™ held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 4 September, 2024. The airline was also voted ‘Middle East’s Best MICE Airline 2024’ by industry experts. The […]
‘Burgundy Dream’ Premiere: Featuring You
(Posted 06th September 2024) Take centre stage and star in your own cinematic adventure. https://ai.flyqatar.com/?selLang=en https://ai.flyqatar.com/content/intro/en.mp4
Countdown begins to the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers
(Posted 06th September 2024) Over 35,000 visitors from more than 140 countries across the world are expected to converge in Algiers, Algeria from 4 – 10 September 2025 to attend the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment event. During the week-long fair, more than 2,000 exhibitors, including businesses from […]
AFRAA and EgyptAir Strengthen Collaboration on Aviation Training
(Posted 06th September 2024) On the occasion of the Egypt International Air Show at El Alamein in Egypt, AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy to achieve common objectives on training of aviation […]
Join AFRAA at the 2024 World Aviation Festival
(Posted 06th September 2024) AFRAA takes this opportunity to invite you to this year’s World Aviation Festival to be held from 08 – 10 October 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands where we shall be hosting a workshop on, “Sustainability of the airline industry in 3D – an African perspective: People, Profit, Planet” […]
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa named best MICE Hotel in Uganda
(Posted 05th September 2024) At the just concluded World Mice Awards, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, did the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa beat the local competition to be named Uganda’s leading MICE Hotel for 2024. Other nominees were, among others, the Kampala Serena Hotel, which however came […]
Qatar Airways named World Best Mice Airline at 5th World MICE Awards in Vietnam
(Posted 05th September 2024) The best MICE brands from across the globe have been revealed at the 5th annual World MICE Awards Gala Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The strength of Dubai’s MICE sector was acknowledged with the UAE emirate voted ‘World’s Best MICE Destination’. Dubai World Trade Centre took triple honours, […]
TravelComments.com – Lufthansa resumes its seasonal Munich Cape Town flights!
(Posted 05th September 2024) German flag carrier Lufthansa is set to resume its seasonal service between Munich Airport (MUC) in Munich and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa. Effective… READ MORE
Innovation, Technology & Global Challenges Key Themes of IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference
(Posted 05th September 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.” WSOC will take place from 1-3 October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc. This year’s event takes place against a […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 05th September 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave secures Payment Systems Operator license in Uganda IBS Intelligence Flutterwave has received a Payment Systems Operator (PSO) license from the Bank of Uganda, marking a significant boost in its expansion in Africa.Uganda’s digital payment landscape is transforming, driven by a youthful and vibrant […]
Qatar Airways Creates World’s First Airline Commercial Where “You” Can Be the Star
(Posted 04th September 2024) Qatar Airways has unveiled a new global ‘AI Adventure’ film which utilises state-of-the-art technology to reinforce its commitment to developing incomparable, immersive experiences for everyone. In an industry-first, the campaign offers the opportunity to be part of its emotive story, by utilising advanced AI capabilities so you can […]
Eritrea takes hostility towards Ethiopia to yet another level
(Posted 04th September 2024) The dictatorship in Eritrea seems to have taken their hostility against Ethiopia and Ethiopian Airlines to yet another level, after the regime reportedly froze Ethiopian Airlines’ bank account. Such moves are in violation of relevant aviation agreements and it appears that both ICAO and ITTA ar set to […]
African Development Bank’s Director for Climate Change and Green Growth Tours Kampala Road Rehabilitation Project
(Posted 04th September 2024) The African Development Bank Group’s Director for Climate Change and Green Growth Prof. Anthony Nyong, led a Bank Group team to inspect the 69.2 km Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project. He was joined by Regional Principal Climate Change Officer, Dr. Olufunso Somorin, Climate Change Expert, Muthoni Nduhiu as […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SANParks reintroduces Red Hartebeest and Elands to Marakele National Park!
(Posted 04th September 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has reintroduced Red Hartebeest and Elands to the Kwaggasvlakte section of Marakele National Park to reestablish a balanced ecosystem and increase biodiversity. These animals may be spotted with… READ MORE
IVL Increase Will Hurt NZ’s Travel and Tourism Sector
(Posted 03rd September 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment with the New Zealand Government’s decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). “It has been a double whammy for the New Zealand travel and tourism sector, starting with New Zealand Immigration announcing steep increases in visa fees, […]
