Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2024: African Development Bank (AfDB), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and institutional investors sign agreement
(Posted 10th December 2024) The proposed multi-originator synthetic securitization platform is being designed as a revolving, evergreen vehicle to de-risk the balance sheets of development finance institutions operating in Africa The African Development Bank Group together with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and key institutional investors Academy Securities, Africa50, […]
Hotel Investment in Africa’s emerging markets
(Posted 10th December 2024) Without Hotels, There is No Tourism Hello Institute of Tourism would like to invite you to: Hotel Investment in Emerging Markets, Everything You Need to Know, International Online Summit with Expert Panel, 11th of December The inaugural session is the firts in a series of summits on hotel […]
Carmen-Maja Rex to succeed Thierry Baril as Airbus Chief Human Resources Officer
(Posted 10th December 2024) Airbus announced the appointment of Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2025. In this role, she will be a member of the Executive Committee and report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Carmen-Maja Rex is currently Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, one of […]
Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Elects Michael Rousseau as New Chairperson
(Posted 10th December 2024) Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020. Theo Panagiotoulias (left) and Michael Rousseau (right) Assuming the role as […]
$1.7 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments including aviation powerhouse Ethiopia
(Posted 10th December 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024. This is a small improvement compared to the $1.8 billion reported at the end of April. “Over the last six months, we have seen […]
Africa Weekly AviationTrails: Week 49
(Posted 10th December 2024) Introduction. On December 7, 2024, the global aviation community commemorated the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as the Chicago Convention, in the United States. This landmark agreement has been the cornerstone of the international civil aviation system, facilitating its […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Nossob Rest Camp switches to 24-hour solar power!
(Posted 09th December 2024) The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the Nossob Rest Camp now also has 24-hour electricity supply. SANParks switched from generator power for… READ MORE
Dr. Alain St. Ange offers congratulations to Ghana’s President elect
(Posted 09th December 2024) Dr. Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who is today a tourism consultant has congratulated President elect John Dramani Mahama of Ghana on his electoral win. President Mahama, who was President of Ghana from 2012 to 2016, received Dr. Alain St.Ange as […]
O.R. Tambo International Airport’s fueling system fails hitting airlines left right and centre
(Posted 09th December 2024) Airlink, among many many other airline companies, was earlier today hit by a failure of the fueling system at O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg. Airlink, like all the other airlines, apologised to customers for the inconvenience and disruptions to their flights today caused by the failure of the airport’s […]
Africa Investment Forum 2024 Garners $29.2 Billion in Deals, Signaling Continent’s Growing Economic Potential
(Posted 09th December 2024) During the closing press conference, representatives of the Forum’s founding partners reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration and enhancing the platform’s convening power to mobilize critical investments for Africa The Africa Investment Forum 2024 Markets Days has recorded a total of $29.2 billion in new investor interests after […]
African Development Bank and Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group strengthen trade finance partnership
(Posted 09th December 2024) The RPA aims at bolstering intra-Africa trade, promoting regional integration, and contributing to the reduction of the trade finance gap in Africa The African Development Bank Group and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) have signed an agreement for a $150 […]
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Tunis debuts in the heart of the city, setting a new standard for hospitality in Tunisia
(Posted 09th December 2024) Ideally positioned on Avenue Mohammed V, the hotel offers stunning views of the city and Lake Tunis as well as offering effortless access to top attractions and Tunis-Carthage Airport Nestled between Tunis’ renowned City of Culture and the Convention Palace, the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel & […]
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Affirms Leading Position at Doha Forum 2024
(Posted 09th December 2024) Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, took part in this year’s Doha Forum, highlighting the airline’s commitment to sustainable growth, its strategic partnerships and focus on innovation with CNN anchor and correspondent, Ms. Julia Chatterley. The 22nd edition of the Doha Forum was held under the […]
Winners of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2024 Announced
(Posted 07th December 2024) The AWIEF Awards 2024 ceremony was the culmination of the AWIEF2024 Conference, a two-day event that brought together over 500 delegates from more than 50 countries The 2024 AWIEF Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of African women entrepreneurs on Friday night at the Cape Town International […]
Africa Investment Forum 2024: Turning Continent’s Potential into Bankable Opportunities
(Posted 08th December 2024) $15 billion in deals already originated Private capital in Africa will be more attractive than other emerging markets in five years’ time Africa has the lowest infrastructure default rates in the world—Moody’s Analytics The Africa Investment Forum kicked off its 2024 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco, with leaders […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (December 2024 to April 2025)!
(Posted 07th December 2024) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period December 2024 to April 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently… READ MORE
Charlotte ‘Nagawa’ of Diary of a Muzungu fame explores roadside shopping in Uganda
(Posted 07th December 2024) #ExploreUganda #diaryofamuzungu #roadtrip #travelblogger One of the highlights of any Ugandan road trip is the random stop to fill the vehicle with fruits and veg A special treat here in eastern UG are fruits we rarely see in western or central: big oranges from #Soroti and […]
Africa Investment Forum 2024: African Development Bank and Bank of Africa SA sign EUR 50 million risk-sharing agreement
(Posted 07th December 2024) The risk-sharing agreement will enable Bank of Africa SA to provide more support to local African banks in their international operations The African Development Bank and Bank of Africa SA have signed a risk-sharing agreement of EUR 50 million to strengthen private-sector financing and promote African trade. The signing […]
Join the Virtual Launch of the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge
(Posted 07th December 2024) Join the Virtual Launch of the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge Dear ATCNews Readers, Africa Tourism Partners, in collaboration with TEAMS Africa, Kenya Tourism Board, UN Tourism, and BDO, invites you to attend the online launch of the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism […]
SITA transforms baggage handling
(Posted 07th December 2024) The expanded collaboration builds on their initial agreement to improve border management, now focusing on baggage management and operational efficiency in airports. Following the recent announcement of their collaboration to enhance digital travel credentials and biometric solutions in border management, SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink & Air France-KLM signed a new codeshare agreement!
(Posted 06th December 2024) French-Dutch multinational airline holding company Air France-KLM implemented a new codeshare agreement with South African regional airline Airlink, effective 03 December 2024. This commercial partnership enhances connectivity for travellers, offering Air France and KLM customers access to an extensive range of destinations in… READ MORE
Uganda Airlines set for adding two freighters
(Posted 06th November 2024) Reports are emerging that the Ugandan government has approved the purchase of two Boeing cargo aircraft, a Boeing B737F and a Boing B777F. No information was received nor was any reaction from the airline recorded to enquiries about a delivery time frame. The approval comes in addition of apparently […]
TravelComments.com – TAZARA suspends passenger train services in Tanzania for urgent track repairs!
(Posted 06th December 2024) The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced the temporary suspension of passenger train services between Dar es Salaam and Mbeya in Tanzania, including the Kilimanjaro Ordinary Train and the Udzungwa train, effective 29 November 2024. According to TAZARA, this decision follows… READ MORE
Liberia: Human-Wildlife Conflict In Western Liberia continues unabated
(Posted 06th December 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Elijah M. Boimah with the Liberia Forest Media Watch, Front Page Africa The conflict, which began in 2018 appears far from being over. Both sides, no matter the level of intelligence or strength, are feeling the devastating effects of the conflict. Crops […]
Proflight Zambia enters into ticketing deal with Turkish Airlines
(Posted 06th December 2024) Proflight Zambia has entered into an interline ticketing agreement with Turkish Airlines, marking its first partnership with a European airline. This collaboration, effective immediately, will provide seamless connections for passengers traveling between Zambia and as many as 130 countries worldwide but also traveling to Zambia and then beyond Lusaka […]
United Airlines marks five years of non-stop flights to Cape Town and South Africa
(Posted 06th December 2024) United Airlines is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its non-stop flights between Cape Town and its New York/Newark hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. United was the first U.S. carrier to operate flights between Cape Town and North America and since 2019, the airline has carried over 345,000 customers and […]
Kenya Revenue Authority caves in to pressure to exempt tourists from IMEI declarations
(Posted 06th December 2024) Following sustained pressure from the tourism private sector has the Kenya Revenue Authority reversed course and exempted visitors to the country from declaring their IMEI number on arrival which from the beginning was a fine example of bureaucrats going bureaucrazy. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano was quoted to have […]
Zambia Lobito Rail Project receives boost from Biden visit to Angola
(Posted 06th December 2024) The project is led by the Lobito Corridor consortium, with AFC as the as lead developer, working in partnership with the US Government Lobito rail project will break ground by early 2026, AFC CEO Zubairu says at Presidential forum AFC commits up to US$500m in financing for Zambia-Lobito […]
Male African elephants develop distinct personality traits as they age
(Posted 06th December 2024) The Importance of Super Tuskers – quod erat demonstrandum Courtesy of African Elephant News and Public Library of Science, Phys.org Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the social context, according to a study published December 4, 2024, in […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways (SAA) facing possible strike by its pilots!
(Posted 05th December 2024) South African Airways (SAA) is facing a strike by its pilots. The airline announced on 03 December 2024 that after protracted wage negotiations it has received a notification from the SAA Pilots Association (SAAPA) expressing their intent to embark on a strike action commencing… READ MORE
