African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative teams with African Guarantee Fund
(Posted 12th December 2024) The new deal will support women-led businesses via the AFAWA Guarantee for Growth program, which makes financing available for women entrepreneurs through de-risking and technical assistance measures The African Development Bank Group’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program is lending its support to a new […]
THE 7TH AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE (AYTIC) 2025 IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES.
(Posted 12th December 2024) Africa Tourism Partners and strategic partners including UN Tourism, AfCFTA, BDO South Africa in collaboration with TEAMS Africa has announced the successful launch of the 7 th and 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge (AYTIC) 2025. The challenge is a key component of the Africa Youth in Tourism […]
Supply Chain Issues Continue to Negatively Impact Airline Performance into 2025
(Posted 12th December 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025, raising costs and limiting growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply chain issues in its latest airline industry outlook: • Average age of the […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Roads Authority opens upgraded 170 km stretch of the MR91!
(Posted 12rh December 2024) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia’s road sector, has announced that a 170 km section of Main Road 91 (MR 91) between Gobabis and Aminuis has been opened. The road was upgraded to bitumen standards. The MR 91 is approximately […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town steakhouse ranked among the world’s best!
(Posted 11th December 2024) Time Out, the renowned global magazine for culture, entertainment, and events, recently surveyed its network of editors and international writers about their favourite spots for a steak in their city. Among the standout recommendations,… READ MORE
IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform Expands
(Posted 11th December 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that interest in its Turbulence Aware Platform continues to expand, with six airlines having joined the program in 2024. Most recently, this includes Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Managing turbulence will remain at the forefront of aviation safety and […]
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and the International Finance Corporation partner to empower Ivorian women’s businesses
(Posted 11th December 2024) The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a free-to-access online business education programme available to women across around world Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, part of the leading pan-African financial services group, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Finance Corporation to roll out the […]
SITA and Red Sea International Airport Announce Strategic Partnership
(Posted 11th December 2024) SITA, the global leader in air transport technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI), becoming one of the Specialized Airport Systems (SAS) providers for the airport’s new Main Terminal Building. This marks a milestone in the growing collaboration between RSI and […]
Qatar Airways’ Student Club Marks Four-Year Milestone with Educate a Child Campaign
(Posted 11th December 2024) Qatar Airways’ Student Club programme is marking its fourth anniversary by teaming up with the charity, Education Above All. This new initiative will see Qatar Airways donate $10 to Education Above All, for every booking made by a Student Club member. Students will need to book with their […]
Slow Growth in SAF Production poses challenges for sustainable aviation
(Posted 11th December 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that: • In 2024, SAF production volumes reached 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion liters), double the 0.5 million tonnes (600 million liters) produced in 2023. SAF accounted for 0.3% of global jet […]
EcoPulse paves the way for more sustainable aviation
(Posted 11th December 2024) EcoPulse, the distributed hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft demonstrator developed jointly by Daher, Safran and Airbus – has concluded its flight test campaign, delivering crucial insights to meet the decarbonization goals for air transport by 2050. This collaborative project, which is emblematic of the French aerospace sector, has provided […]
Air India orders 100 Airbus aircraft
(Posted 11th December 2024) Air India opts for the best there is … The Tata Group-owned Air India has officially disclosed orders it placed earlier for 10 A350 widebody and 90 single-aisle A320 Family aircraft. In addition, it has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component (FHS-C) for its growing A350 fleet. The latest aircraft […]
East African Wildlife Society announces postponement of AGM 2024 to February next year
(Posted 11th December 2024) As per the letter shown below has the East African Wildlife Society – Eastern Africa’s premier wildlife conservation and protection group – announced the postponement of their Annual General Meeting. Members and well wishers should please take notice:
Ethiopian Aviation University Graduates over 460 Aviation Professionals
(Posted 11th December 2024) Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation training facility in Africa, announced the graduation of more than 460 aviation professionals, including international trainees from 10 African countries. The university held a graduation ceremony earlier this week at its facility, celebrating the remarkable achievements of its trainees. During the ceremony, […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Two beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 10th 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 10 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 […]
TravelComments.com – The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality has closed another popular beach in East London!
(Posted 10th December 2024) The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape has closed another popular beach in East London on 06 December 2024. According to the Municipality, following a spillage,… READ MORE
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 […]
