Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 15th August 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Absa’s Webber to Highlight Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Investment Trends in African Critical Minerals at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Africa.com Mining company African Rainbow Minerals reached an agreement last September with financial services company Absa – along with finance institutions Standard Bank, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is experiencing delays!
(Posted 15th August 2024) The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is currently experiencing rotational delays. This is affecting operations for both international and domestic departures. Passengers are therefor urged to contact their respective airlines or agents for updated flight times. According to Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), the […]
Botswana: Sharp Spike in Elephant Poaching – ‘Someone is Dropping the Ball Here’
(Posted 15th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Adam Cruise, AllAfrica There has been a dramatic increase in elephant poaching in northern Botswana, with little official concern about reports of the poaching. An aerial survey in July revealed 19 poached carcasses, bringing the total to 105 since […]
Will you join the AFRICA TRAVEL CONTENT CREATORS CONFERENCE
(Posted 14th August 2024) This important conference for travel writers and story tellers from across Africa will this year run under the theme: **The responsibility of Africa storytellers** and take place from the 04th to 07th of September 2024 in South Africa at the Marriott Crystal Towers in Cape Town. Register for […]
Ritz-Carlton Brand set for entry in Tanzania
(Posted 14th August 2024) Following a market presence of Marriott’s Ritz Carlton brand in Africa in Egypt and Morocco will the global luxury brand now reportedly come to sub-Saharan Africa with an expected market entry into Tanzania. It was learned that the hotel group intends to manage a lodge in the Serengeti National […]
Join #ATLF2024 in celebrating Women Leaders in African Tourism
(Posted 14th August 2024) The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is proud to host a remarkable lineup of female speakers who are at the forefront of the industry. Venue: Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, Gaborone, Botswana Date: 3rd September – 6th September 2024 Registration is FREE Celebrating Women Leadership in Africa […]
oneworld named ‘Favourite Airline Alliance’ as it soars with double award win
(Posted 14th February 2024) Third consecutive year oneworld has taken home The Trazee award Alliance also recognised in Global Traveler’s ‘Wines on the Wing’ awards oneworld® has once again been named as the ‘Favourite Airline Alliance’ in The Trazees, marking the third consecutive year, and seventh in total, that the global airline […]
Qatar Airways Introduces Caviar to Business Class, Further Elevating its Award-Winning Onboard Experience
(Posted 14th February 2024) As the only airline in the world to have won the Skytrax World’s Best Business class 11 times, Qatar Airways announces further enhancement to its business class service with the introduction of caviar service on its menu offering. Starting with 13 routes from 15 August, caviar lovers […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA for July 2024
(Posted 13th August 2024) Africa’s aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency. Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. Regarding seat availability in Global Africa, there was a notable 7% increase from 16 million seats in July […]
AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM 2024: PAVING THE WAY FOR AFRICAN TOURISM, CREATIVES, AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
(Posted 13th August 2024) The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place from September 3 to 6, 2024, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and strategize on accelerating the growth and development of the African tourism, creatives, and cultural industries. The event will be hosted at the […]
airBaltic places order for 10 additional A220 aircraft bringing airline’s total order to 90
(Posted 13th August 2024) airBaltic has confirmed an incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s. This new and fourth re-order will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Already operating a strong fleet of close to 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the […]
Conservationists demand end to Elephant trophy hunting in #Tanzania
(Posted 13th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Sherlyne Kioko, Citizen Digital Researchers and environmentalists presented the Tanzanian government with a global petition that has garnered over 500,000 signatures since March 2024 on Monday, urging the cessation of elephant trophy hunting in the Tanzanian portion of the […]
#Nigeria loses 73% of elephants in 30 years
(Posted 13th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Oladehinde Oladipo, Business Day A new report by the Wild Africa Fund revealed a catastrophic decline in Nigeria’s elephant population. Over the past three decades, the country has lost 73 per cent of its elephants, leaving a mere 300 […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana: Air Botswana expands its regional route network in Southern Africa!
(Posted 13th August 2024) Botswana’s state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to introduce six new routes in Southern Africa. The airline will also reinstate three routes to South Africa and increase frequencies on three existing routes in Southern Africa. Effective 01 October 2024, Air Botswana will… READ MORE
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 32, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 12th August 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction The US law firm Ribbeck Law Chartered is now pursuing up to $58 billion in compensation for the families of victims from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash—more than double the original $24.8 billion […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Matyholweni Rest Camp is experiecing water supply issues!
(Posted 12th August 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Colchester area, including the Matyholweni Rest Camp, in Addo Elephant National Park is experiencing water supply issues. Water will be… READ MORE
Don’t Miss Out! Join the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum #ATLF2024
(Posted 12th August 2024) Join the ATLF Revolution Time is running out to be part of the most influential tourism event in Africa. Connect with industry leaders, discover groundbreaking innovations, and expand your network at this unmissable event. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers. 7TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP […]
Dr. Jim Justus Nyamu says elephants face three threats
(Posted 12th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Steve Gatheru, Kenya News Agency Elephant conservation activist Dr Jim Justus Nyamu has called for concerted efforts to ensure sustained conservation of elephants in the face of changes in the environment. Dr Nyamu said climate change, poaching and killings by […]
Africa’s largest airport to be build in Ethiopia
(Posted 11th August 2024) A Dubai-based engineering and consulting company by the name of Sidara will design the new international airport, it was confirmed in Addis Ababa after an agreement was signed with the company by Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, who rose to the helm of the […]
Lucky escape for 38 on board in yet another #SouthSudan air accident
(Posted 09th August 2024) (Images taken from social media / Voice of Juba) A Kenyan registered DHC Dash 8-300 had to carry out a belly landing in Malakal / South Sudan, after ‘losing’ both main gears on take off at Maban airstrip from where the flight originated. (Image taken from social media […]
FlyDubai – opening new travel options to and from East Africa
(Posted 09th August 2024) Flights from Dubai to Switzerland’s Basel-Mulhouse open wide parts of Europe for cost effective travel to (and from) East Africa evading often crippling ticket prices on other carriers Uganda is now within a 1 stop reach from large parts of Southern Germany, Eastern France and Switzerland News have […]
Enhance Your Brand’s Presence: Sponsorship Options for ATF25 Egypt!
(Posted 09th August 2024) Enhance Your Brand’s Presence: Sponsorship Options for ATF25 Egypt! On May 19-20, 2025, the Africa Tourism Fair (ATF25Egypt) will open its doors at the prestigious Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. This landmark event is set to become the premier tourism meeting in Africa, uniting over 60 countries’ top […]
Serena Beach Resort & Spa – Notice of On-going Works
(Posted 09th August 2024) The Serena Beach Resort & Spa is undertaking property maintenance in some public areas and guest rooms, in their pursuit to enhance the product to meet their guests’ needs. These works are being carried out with the intention to avoid guest discomfort. However, there may be some levels of […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways increases flights to Mauritius!
(Posted 09th August 2024) South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will increase its number of flights to Mauritius. The airline will introduce a second daily morning flight to meet the growing demand from travellers between South Africa and the tropical island destination. Effective… READ MORE
Prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award given to Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 09th August 2024) Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa and a rapidly expanding global airline brand, has been distinguished with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade recognizes the airline’s outstanding contributions and dedicated service to communities in the United States. The award, signed by the US President […]
Another crash worsens South Sudan’s aviation safety record
(Posted 08th August 2024) Images taken from social media / Facebook courtesy of Angelo Khor Biel Rom A 45 year old DHC-5A Buffalo, on landing in Pieri Payam reportedly veered off the runway and then hit some buildings near the runway, subsequently bursting into flames. The aircraft, which was […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 08th August 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave Expands Digital Payment Services in Ghana with New License Tech In Africa Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has received an Enhanced Category Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: NamibRand Nature Reserve named Africa’s first “Wilderness Quiet Park”!
(Posted 07th August 2024) The NamibRand Nature Reserve in southern Namibia has been named Africa’s first Wilderness Quiet Park by Quiet Parks International (QPI). Quiet Parks International is a non-profit that recognizes the immediate need for identifying and protecting endangered locations because quiet places are quickly becoming extinct. The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve established to… READ MORE
Cathay Group orders 30 A330neo
(Posted 07th August 2024) Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft. The order follows a thorough evaluation by the airline under its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme. The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to modernise its earlier generation A330-300 fleet and expand its […]
SkyConnect: COMESA takes the stage on regional integration, connectivity, costs and affordability of travel across Africa
(Posted 07th August 2024) Amb. Dr. Mohamed Kadah, Assistant Secretary General (Programmes) COMESA takes centre stage at the August edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for Wednesday, 07 August at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue session with Amb. Dr. Kadah as he shares his views and […]
