Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
HEALTH South Africa to offer vaccine boosters as Omicron spreads Devdiscourse The Awards in this inaugural year cover two categories: the Zendal Prize for Women and the Balmis Prize for Men to recognise globally significant research teams whose work meaningfully contributes to the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases…Read more>> Africa clocks fastest surge in […]
#AviaDevAfrica end of year news update
Good day ATCNews readers and colleagues, This will be the last AviaDev Africa newsletter of 2021 and it is arguably the most exciting! We have just announced that after a 3 year hiatus, AviaDev Africa will be taking place as a live event in June 2022. Reigniting the plan for 2020, we will take the […]
#IATA welcomes EU slot rule decision for next summer
Statement on the Announcement of New EU Slot Use Rules for Summer 2022 “IATA thanks the European Commission for providing confirmation of the slot rules for next summer in good time, resisting calls to fully switch the pre-pandemic slot rules back on. The extended slot alleviation provides certainty of the rules when the demand environment […]
TravelComments.com – Festive season 2021/22: Kruger National Park to enforce daily gate quotas!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruger National Park from 15 December 2021 until 11 January 2022. Three time slots have been introduced, of which day visitos can choose from. Visitors are urged to make pre-bookings for their visits prior to their […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 271.694.458 Cases and 5.336.147 Deaths as of 14th December 2021 244.196.567 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.96 percent Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – Omicron variant: UK removes South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe etc. from the travel red list!
According to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, the Government of the United Kingdom is set to remove all eleven countries from the travel red list as of 15 December 2021 at 04:00. The list, which was reintroduced in late November 2021 as a precaution after the emergence of the Omicron variant, currently […]
UK drops African countries from notorious red list
AASA STATEMENT ON UK RELAXING TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON SOUTH AFRICA AND OTHER SOUTHERN AFRICAN NATIONALS (Posted 14th December 2021) The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) is relieved that sense has prevailed and the UK has decided to relax the travel restrictions that were hastily imposed on South Africa and other Southern African countries following […]
#BrusselsAirlines announces more frequencies to #Africa for summer 2022
MORE DESTINATIONS AND MORE FLIGHTS TO AFRICA FOR THE NEXT SUMMER SCHEDULE AS ENTEBBE RETURNS TO DAILY SERVICES (Posted 14th December 2021) As of today, Brussels Airlines offers more intercontinental flights for next summer. On June 11th, 2022, Brussels Airlines will start flying again between Brussels and the West-African destinations Conakry (Guinea) and Ouagadougou (Burkina […]
TravelComments.com – Omicron variant: Namibia amends Public Health Regulations!
Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 38th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 14 December 2021 that the current Covid-19 public health measures have been reviewed and amended in light of the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the corona virus […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa to launch new eVisa system in March 2022!
South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has announced during the presentation of his Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 11 November 2021 that South Africa will officially launch its new eVisa system in March 2022 to promote tourism. The now completed system, which allows eligible citizens short-term visits of 90 days or less […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#BrusselsAirport wishes everyone Happy Holidays
The magic of the holidays The whole world seems to be immersed in a cosy end-of-year atmosphere. The airport, too, is decked out in a festive glow. To surprise everyone with a touch of magic, all partners at Brussels Airport together built this special collaborative Christmas tree, using only reclaimed materials. Do you fly through […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 270.850.697 Cases and 5.326.358 Deaths as of 13th December 2021 243.500.340 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
#AviaDevAfrica set to go ‘live’ again in 2022
AVIADEV AFRICA SET FOR MADAGASCAR AS VENUE FOR 2022 (Posted 13th December 2021) AviaDev will take flight to the Treasure Island of Madagascar in 2022 AviaDev Africa will head to Antananarivo, Madagascar on 8-10 June 2022 for its sixth edition, supported by the Malagasy Ministry of Transportation and Meteorology and Ravinala Airports, the operators of […]
#WTMAfrica and the #AfricaTravelWeek extend Seasons Greetings to ATCNews readers
The end of 2021 is officially in sight! To everyone in the travel and tourism industry we would like to say well done… you made it to December! This year has been a true rollercoaster ride. It’s time to catch our breath, recharge and re-energise. As such, the Africa Travel Week team will be decelerating […]
TravelComments.com – Festive Season 2021/22: Extended operational hours at South Africa’s five land border crossings!
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is set to extend operational hours at some of the busiest Ports of Entry (POE) by between two and seven hours, making some of them to operate for 24 hours. This is to enable a continuous processing of truck drivers. Other travellers will be processed during the hours […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town to close certain streets in the CBD for vehicles and opens them for pedestrians and diners only!
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has announced that Cape Town will close certain streets to vehicles and open them for pedestrians and diners only, so allowing restaurants to use the street space for more safe, outdoor seating. On 18 December 2021, street closures will be in effect in… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zambia: New parking management system at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone!
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has introduced a “Pay on Exit Parking Management System” at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone. Effective today (13 December 2021), the new system will be operationalised. The ZACL has constructed and installed two entry and exit boom gates at the airport, which are utilised on the […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 12th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 270.412.809 Cases and 5.321.729 Deaths as of 12th December 2021 243.084.440 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest African tourism news
UNWTO Warns Against Blanket Travel Restrictions The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. This call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO Members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly (30 November–3 December). Countries from all global regions expressed their […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 10th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 268.676.719 Cases and 5.301.557 Deaths as of 10th December 2021 241.688.158 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
#ElewanaCollection News Updates
Brochure | Information Manual | Fast Facts | Online Availability | Contact Us | DISCOVERY The Elewana Collection Newsletter – December 2021 Elewana Invests in New Hospitality and Guiding Schools Educational opportunities offer candidates the proper tools to enhance their knowledge, increase employment potential and succeed in the hospitality industry. Read more New Festive Menus […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Kenya’s Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park receives major global recognition
BLUE PARK AWARD FOR KENYA’S KISITE-MPUNGUTI MARINE PARK (Posted 10th December 2021) Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park and Reserve makes history as Kenya’s first Blue Park. Marine Conservation Institute has honored the park with a gold level Blue Park Award for achieving the highest science-based standards for marine life protection and management. Kisite-Mpungut joins a growing network […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer’s Vaccine Provides Some Protection Against Omicron, a Lab Study Suggests New York TImes A report out of South Africa offered a first glimpse at how vaccinated people might fare against the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The study, published online on Tuesday, found that antibodies produced by vaccinated […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 268.676.719 Cases and 5.301.557 Deaths as of 09th December 2021 241.688.158 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
