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
Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines Strengthen Airline Cargo Partnership
(Posted 05th December 2024) Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines, a pioneer in Japanese aviation, to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers. This follows the announcement earlier this year that Japan Airlines started daily […]
Regional Workshop Series on the African Continental Free Trade Agreement Organized for Key Economic Stakeholders
(Posted 05th December 2024) Workshop Series Targeted Key Actors in the Public and Private Sectors in Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Togo The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the Enhanced […]
Solid Growth in Passenger Demand Continued in October
(Posted 05th December 2024) During the month under review, African airlines saw: a 10.4% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity expand by 5.3%. The average passenger load factor (i.e. the percentage of available seats per flight that were sold in the market) rose to 73.2% (+3.4ppt compared to October 2023). The International Air Transport […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Major upgrades coming to Muizenberg beachfront!
(Posted 05th December 2024) The City of Cape Town has announced that the refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront is set to commence by mid-February 2025. The project entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls, and will be complete by… READ MORE
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 05th November 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Increases Weekly Flights to New York, Offering Daily Service Starting December 1 Addis Insight Ethiopian Airlines has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule between Addis Ababa and New York, raising the frequency from four to seven flights per week. This change, effective December […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Early closure of Twee Rivieren shop & restaurant on 6 December 2024!
(Posted 04th December 2024) The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the shop and the restaurant at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp will be closing earlier than normal on 06 December 2024. This is due to the National Park’s annually Awards function:… READ MORE
Ruto hails community, private conservancies for transforming Kenya’s wildlife economy
(Posted 04th December 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Maureen Kinyanjui, The Eastleigh Voice Key fencing projects in Laikipia and Taita Taveta counties are protecting both communities and wildlife. At least 250 community and private conservancies under the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association have reclaimed critical land for wildlife conservation, countering […]
Study confirms massive elephant die-off in Botswana was caused by toxic algal bloom due to climate change
(Posted 04th December 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Cyril Zenda, Down to Earth Some four years after the mysterious death of nearly 400 African elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, remote sensing and spatial analysis suggest that the massive die-off was a result of drinking from stagnant water holes (pans) where […]
THE 7th AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2025 LAUNCHED
(Posted 04th December 2024) Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), in collaboration with UN Tourism, BDO, AfCFTA and, host partner Teams Africa will launch the 7th and 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge (AYTIC). The virtual launch will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The 7th edition of the Africa Tourism Innovation […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink expands Nairobi service with additional night flights!
(Posted 04th December 2024) South African regional airline Airlink is set to increase flights to Nairobi in Kenya. The airline will add three weekly night flights to its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi from… READ MORE
Icelandair becomes Airbus operator with the A321LR
(Posted 04th December 2024) Icelandair, based in Keflavik, has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft. The A321LR marks the first step in the airline’s fleet renewal making it the newest Airbus operator. The aircraft is the first of four to be leased from SMBC Aviation Capital Limited. The airline will also take […]
African Development Bank Approves $170 Million for Egypt’s Largest Wind Energy Project
(Posted 04th December 2024) The Bank’s financing is in addition to financing expected from a consortium of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), banks, and financial institutions The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of up to $170 million to support the development of the game-changing 1.1 GW […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink halts flights to Lesotho over safety soncerns at Maseru Airport!
(Posted 03rd December 2024) South African regional airline Airlink has announced the disruption of its daily service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Maseru in Lesotho due to the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban: Two beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 03rd December 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 02 December 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 […]
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Leads up to €2 Billion Syndicated Facility in Largest-Ever Global Loan Syndication for Bank of Industry
(Posted 03rd December 2024) The transaction is a record global loan syndication for BOI, and marks the largest capital raise in its history, setting a new standard for developmental finance across Africa Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced its role as Global Coordinator, Lead Co-Arranger, Underwriter, […]
This Giving Tuesday, Help Save Diani’s Primates!
(Posted 03rd Decembeer 2024) This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of Diani’s vulnerable primates. Our campaign aims to raise $7,000 to save injured, orphaned, and displaced primates like the Angolan colobus monkey. These beautiful creatures face daily threats from habitat loss, road […]
Qatar Airways Unveils New In-Flight Safety Video with Hollywood Comedy at its Hart
(Posted 03rd December 2024) Comedian, Actor and Entrepreneur Kevin Hart stars in Qatar Airways’ in-flight safety video, engaging passengers with essential safety information Travellers will also begin their flight with big names: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Khaby Lame, Anwar and Amal Jibawi, and Adam Waheed on their screens Qatar Airways has launched its latest in-flight […]
Radisson Hotel Group bolsters its Indian Ocean presence
(Posted 03rd December 2024) Nestled along the stunning east coast of Mauritius, the resort enjoys a prime location on one of the island’s most pristine beaches Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare, a member of Radisson Individuals. Nestled along the stunning east coast of […]
Air Cargo Demand up 9.8% in October 2024 – 15th Month of Consecutive Growth
(Posted 03rd December 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th consecutive month of growth. […]
The 56th AFRAA Annual General Assembly Paces on to Transform and Develop African Aviation Industry
(Posted 03rd December 2024) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and concluded its 56th Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Cairo – Egypt. Graciously hosted by EgyptAir, the event was held under the High Patronage of the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and officiated the Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation of the Arab […]
TravelComments.com – Festive season 2024/25: Kruger National Park enforces gate quotas for day visitors!
(Posted 03rd December 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas for day visitors will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruger National Park during the festive season 2024/25. Three time slots have been introduced, of which day visitos can choose from. Visitors are urged to make pre-bookings for their […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 48, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 03rd December 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. The African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC convened its 35th Ordinary Plenary Session and held the 25th celebration of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD), in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from September 25 to 29, 2024. This key event […]
Airlink announces night flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi from March 2025
(Posted 02nd December 2024) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will add three weekly night flights to its Johannesburg-Nairobi service from 30th of March 2025. The extra flights will provide greater choices for business and leisure travellers flying between the two cities and bolster Airlink’s daily service which it launched last year, […]
African Development Fund to provide a partial credit guarantee to support the financing of green projects
(Posted 02nd December 2024) The Togolese government will allocate the proceeds to eligible projects and initiatives in sectors aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the country’s Sustainable Financing Framework The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a EUR 200 million partial credit guarantee (PCG) to […]
