Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 24th October 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Mercurie Partners with Google to Simplify Payments in Africa TechCity Mercurie partners with Google to simplify software payments in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. This collaboration enables organizations to access bundles with Google Workspace and Google Cloud while allowing local currency payments. By leveraging its […]
One elephant remains in Knysna forest — should we reintroduce a herd or leave her be?
(Posted 23rd October 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Julia Evans, Daily Maverick Old foot has his own laws. Forest law. “The same law that makes the day break, that keeps the Seven-star on its course, that makes the moon obey its phases, that decides the path of the sun in […]
Unveiling the new TheFisayo Brand!
(Posted 23rd October 2024) My journey in Canada has taught me many valuable lessons, one of the most profound being this: you will remain at a static point for a long time unless force is applied. I know it sounds like Newton’s law of Inertia. In this case, I am […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Significant flight disruptions at King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London!
(Posted 22nd October 2024) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public that King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is currently experiencing significant flight disruptions, which have impacted both inbound and outbound flights. According to ACSA, this is due to… READ MORE
Chinese investment in African tourism set to boom with launch of new portfolio
(Posted 22nd October 2024) Chinese investment in the sustainable African tourism industry is set to soar, with greater collaboration, and through the launch of a new dedicated African tourism investment portfolio. That was the opinion of Jon Danks, Chief Executive of Capital Horizon, speaking during the Investor Forum at the China Outbound Travel […]
Qatar Airways Launches the World’s First Boeing 777 Starlink-Equipped Flight
(Posted 22nd October 2024) Another Global First for the World’s Best Airline The World’s Best Airline soars ahead of its competitors with ambitious plans to roll-out Starlink’s reliable, high-speed, low latency internet across its entire Boeing 777 fleet within a year Passengers can now stay entertained and connected throughout their journey, […]
Star Alliance Management Team firmly focused on seamless Customer Experience
(Posted 22nd October 2024) Welcomes Ambar Franco as Vice President, Customer Experience to reinforce commitment to diverse leadership and industry expertise Together with CEO Theo Panagiotoulias, key executives committed to realising the vision of an effortlessly connected world Star Alliance, the world’s leading global airline alliance, firmed up its key management […]
Car parking fees more then doubled at Entebbe International Airport
(Posted 22nd October 2024) Entebbe International Airport inflicted a whopping fee increase on motorists entering the fenced area to drop or pick passengers – in some fee categories more than doubling the charges. The new fees will take effect on 01st of November 2024 as per the schedule shown below: […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Three beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 22nd October 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 18 October 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 – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Upgrading of the Kalahari Tented Camp commences!
(Posted 22nd October 2024) The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced it is in the process of upgrading the roofs of the units at Kalahari Tented Camp. The upgrading commences today (21 October 2024) and is expected to be completed by… READ MORE
Air Seychelles announces additional flights for upcoming peak season
(Posted 22nd October 2024) Air Seychelles announced additional flights as part of its service expansion for the upcoming peak season to give their passengers more options where to fly to. The airline plans to increase its flights to Johannesburg to meet the high demand during peak travel times. A fourth weekly flight will […]
World Travel Awards: Celebrating Excellence in African Aviation
(Posted 22nd October 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognize and celebrate excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. A global hallmark of industry distinction, the awards shine a spotlight on outstanding achievements within the industry. Each year, the World […]
TravelComments.com – George Airport (GRJ): Adverse weather conditions are currently affecting operations!
(Posted 21st October 2024) Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), the company that provides air traffic, navigation, training and associated services within South Africa, has informed the public that inclement weather conditions are currently affecting operations at George Airport (GRJ) in George in South Africa’s Western Cape. According to ATNS,… READ MORE
Uganda Tourism serves notice of closure to unlicenced companies
(Posted 21st October 2024) Starting 18th of November 2024 will the Uganda Tourism Board together with the Uganda Police start closing accommodation facilities that do not have a valid tourism operating license. This notice was given to both owners and managers who were reminded to ensure their business is registered and licensed […]
Wildlife traffickers’ use new routes
(Posted 21st October 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Ted Malanda, The East African Punitive laws, strict enforcement and the closure of ivory markets in China are credited with the reduced poaching of iconic wildlife species in Kenya and the trafficking of illegal wildlife products through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) […]
Marie-Aimée’s Seaweed Achards from Rodrigues Island
(Posted 21st October 2024) Courtesy of Laura Samoisy Marie-Aimée is a former octopus fisher. This activity, widely practiced by the women of Rodrigues, has declined in recent years as octopuses have become rarer. Many of these women have since turned to making artisanal achards, a tradition passed down from their […]
Alain St.Ange appointed “International Mind Health Ambassador”
(Posted 20th October 2024) Oxford University was host of ‘The International Mind Health Academy of London’ in the UK Conference. Alain St.Ange, the Seychellois Tourism Consultant was one of the invited personalities who took to the podium to address those gathered at Oxford University. Alain St.Ange is the tourism consultant who works alongside […]
Congo looks to monetize its high-integrity forests
(Posted 20th October 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Rosie Pioth, Mongabay Conservation authorities in the Republic of Congo have launched a plan to invest in the protection of “high-integrity forests” in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, treating these ecosystems as an asset class. Located in the northern part of the country, […]
Namibia sees decline in wildlife poaching arrests
(Posted 20th October 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Xinhua Namibia has recorded a decrease in arrests related to poaching of rhinoceros, elephants, and pangolins, but authorities say more work is needed to combat the ongoing threat from international poaching syndicates. Speaking at a handover ceremony of donated vehicles Wednesday, Namibian […]
Ms Lulu Rasebotsa elected Chair of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa
(Posted 20th October 2024) The incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) were elected at the body’s 54th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months. Ms. Lulu Rasebotsa has been re-elected as AASA’s Chairperson. She is the General Manager of Air Botswana, with Interim […]
GITEX GLOBAL puts 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront
(Posted 19th October 2024) The one-day ‘Intelligent Connectivity’ conference was a key highlight with the future of 5G and autonomous vehicles explored at the at the world’s largest and best-rated tech event 5G emerged as a focal point at GITEX GLOBAL 2024 the world largest tech and startup event, with visitors getting a glimpse […]
Northern Cape: Unleaded fuel still not available in Augrabies National Park!
(Posted 19th October 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Augrabies National Park has confirmed that unleaded fuel (95) is still not available inside the National Park. For the time being, SANParks recommends travellers to refuel their vehicles… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Temporary traffic deviation on road between Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)!
(Posted 19th October 2024) The Namibian Road Authority (RA) has announced that a new temporary traffic deviation on the Windhoek <> Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) road upgrade project is in place since 17 October 2024. The affected area starts about 3 kilometres east of the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: NWR made changes to its shuttle service operations in Sossusvlei!
(Posted 18th October 2024) Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has ceased operations of its shuttle service from the 2×4 area in Sossusvlei on 15 October 2024. The shuttle service is now operating exclusively from the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Garden Route: CemAir suspends flights to Plettenberg Bay until April 2025!
(Posted 18th October 2024) South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir has announced that the suspension of flights to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay has been extended to 10 April 2025 due to the continued downgrade of the airport by the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). The airline hopes that by April 2025 the airport will […]
AFRIEXIM BANK Carnival Calabar to perform at CANEX
(Posted 18th October 2024) The first Carnival Calabar Dry Run 2024 was held on the 13th of October as Gabe Onah announces participation at the Afrexim CANEX in Algeria, scheduled from October 15th to 19th, 2024. The first Carnival Calabar Dry Run was flagged off by the Governor who was represented by […]
Trophy hunting is driving Kenya’s super tusker elephants towards extinction at the Tanzania border
(Posted 18th October 2024) Momentum is growing to actively decampaign Tanzania as a tourist destination if an earlier moratorium to protect cross border super tuskers is not restored and maintained for good Courtesy of African Elephant News and Catherine Soi, Al Jazeera Cra Craig, a super tusker in Kenya’s Amboseli National […]
Survey finds 4% of global travellers are using AI
(Posted 18th October 2024) Courtesy of Mark Whitman Following the bucket list research I shared a while ago, our client has since gathered another 4000 survey respondents and analysed AI adoption rates for travel planning. I thought you’d find the insight newsworthy. Research shows the following insights about the relationship people have […]
5000 Stories of Change, here are 3
(Posted 18th October 2024) At African Parks, our mission goes beyond conservation. With over 5,000 full-time African staff and many more people benefitting from our work, we’re committed to empowering local people. Thanks to your support, thousands of lives across Africa are positively impacted by the work you help us do. Here are […]
United Helps 20,000+ Customers Find Right Aircraft for their Wheelchair with Industry-First Digital Sizing Tool
(Posted 18th October 2024) More than 20,000 customers who travel with wheelchairs have already used United’s industry-first digital sizing tool since it launched in March 2024, with feedback from those customers helping contribute to a nearly four-point improvement in customer satisfaction scores compared to a year earlier. As part of today’s announcement and as another way […]
