#EthiopianAirlines Wins Best Overall in #Africa Award at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards

(Posted 01st June 2023) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has announced that it has been crowned as the winner of Best Overall in Africa award at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, at a ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland on 25 May 2023. As ‘Best Overall in Africa’ winner, Ethiopian has […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news

(Posted 01st June 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Nigerian entrepreneur Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola joins Wall Street Journal CEO Council Business Insider Africa In a monumental achievement, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, the CEO of Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has been selected to join the prestigious Wall Street Journal (WSJ) CEO Council. […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 01st June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#RhinoCharge2023 reveals event venue

(Posted 31st May 2023) Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in the Ewaso Nyiro landscape in Samburu County is the venue of the 34th edition of the Rhino Charge’s, Kenya’s unique off-road competition that raises funds for environmental conservation work. Until the highly anticipated announcement last evening in the form of route notes released to […]
#Airlink to launch new #Lilongwe and #Blantyre routes

(Posted 31st May 2023) Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading privately owned airline, will start operating flights between Johannesburg and both Lilongwe and Blantyre, Malawi from 23rd of September 2023. Malawi becomes the 16th country to be included in Airlink’s comprehensive route network. Airlink will fly their comfortable 37-seat Embraer Regional Jets on both new routes, […]
Air Cargo Demand Decline Slows in April

(Posted 31st May 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year’s demand performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 6.6% compared to April 2022 (-7.0% for international operations). This decline was […]
TravelComments.com – Study: The “Most Beautiful Vineyard in the World” is located in #SouthAfrica!

(Posted 31st May 2023) UK-based international specialist tour operator CV Villas recently conducted a study to discover where the world’s best holiday destinations for wine lovers are. The study revealed that the best holiday location for wine lovers is France’s Champagne region and that the most beautiful vineyard in the world is actually located in […]
Fly with #BrusselsAirlines to ‘Musical Brussels’

(Posted 31st May 2023) Musical Brussels Put on your dancing shoes for the already 39th edition of “La Fête de la Musique“. From June 21st to 25th, you will enjoy various concerts and animations in and around Brussels and Wallonia. In Brussels center, the festivities will take place in the Cinquantenaire Park, entrance […]
A sneak peak of what’s happening at #AHIF this June

(Posted 31st May 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, I hope you are having a good week. Our bags are packed, our networking app is live, and we’re ready to bring the most influential hospitality conference back to Kenya. Attendees from across the globe with a vested interest in development of Africa will […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Lion’s Head footpath closes temporarily!

(Posted 31st May 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Lion’s Head footpath in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park will be closed for ladder maintenance from… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 31st May 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AFRAA – Registration opens for the 55th Annual General Assembly in

(Posted 30th May 2023) At a colorful ceremony that was graced by the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uganda – Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala, AFRAA and Uganda Airlines officially launched the 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Summit of the Association. The 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly […]
Digitalise borders to unlock Africa’s full potential

(Posted 30th May 2023) By Jeremy Springall, Senior Vice President, SITA at Borders Africa’s immense potential to become a global powerhouse is undeniable. It has all of the ingredients including a market of 1.2 billion consumers (rising to 1.7bn by 2030) and a combined GDP worth US$2.5 trillion. So what is holding […]
Africa’s ‘Elephant Man’ is in #Kampala to promote his next 16th Elephant Walk

(Posted 30th May 2023) Africa’s ‘Elephant Man‘ Jim Justus Nyamu OGW is in Kampala today to promote he next major East and Central Africa Elephant Awarenes Campaign and Walk. He already met with the Kenya High Commissioner in Kampala, H.E Maj Gen. George A. Owinow, accompanied by Madam Doris Komen, Commercial Attachè where […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 30th May 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 29th May 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Ankole Diocese wins major cultural award

(Posted 28th May 2023) On the 25th May 2023, the Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) hosted the 5th National Heritage Awards ceremony at a colourful event to recognize “Promoters of our National Heritage“. The Ankole Diocese was recognized for establishing the East African Revival Museum at Ruharo Hill, a few metres […]
AHIF2023: Captivating Discussions, Networking Receptions, Sponsor Exhibitions, & Some Exciting New Features

(Posted 27th May 2023) 3 Action-Packed Days at AHIF: Captivating Discussions, Networking Receptions, Sponsor Exhibitions, & Some Exciting New Features The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2023 is just around the corner, and we are excited to see you there. AHIF serves as a catalyst for industry leaders, visionaries, and investors to […]
#BrusselsAirlines returns to prepandemic service levels for business class passengers

(Posted 26th May 2023) Brussels Airlines pampers Business Class travelers with culinary delights made in Belgium Brussels Airlines is shifting up another gear in its catering offering, reemphasizing on its positioning as Belgium’s home carrier. As of the month of June, Business Class passengers on short- and medium-haul flights will be […]
#Airbus delivers first A330Neo to ITA Airways

(Posted 26th May 2023) ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL), during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The A330neo will join the ITA Airways fleet in June to serve its long-haul routes and new intercontinental destinations. The A330neo […]
Simplifying payments and preventing fraud for African airlines

(Posted 26th May 2023) Simplifying payments and preventing fraud for African airlines Connect via LinkedIn Find out more about DPO Pay Listen Now As the Managing Director of DPO Pay, one of Africa’s leading Payment Service Providers (PSP), Judy Waruiru has led the company’s continental expansion and the creation […]
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Joins Forces with European and African Partners

(Posted 26th May 2023) Seven organisations from Africa and Europe have partnered to form a consortium and launched the project, WITH: Boosting Women Entrepreneurship Education in Tourism and Hospitality in Sub-Saharan Africa. Co-funded by the European Union, WITH was officially launched last week in Seville, Spain. The partner organisations are: Africa Women Innovation […]
Tomjachu Bush Retreat’s special Winter Offers

(Posted 26th May 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Friends, With winter well underway, we invite you to enjoy a breakaway to Tomjachu, your home in the Lowveld. We have two accommodation specials running for all June bookings made through our website so you can come warm up on the reserve. Whether you […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking!

(Posted 26th May 2023) The Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, announced in the SANParks – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group that stocktaking needs to be performed at all shops in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The operating hours of the shops at Nossob Rest Camp, Mata-Mata Rest […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 26th May 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Air Corporate of Italy orders 43 Airbus helicopters

(Posted 25th May 2023) Leading Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus on the concluding day of EBACE 2023. The helicopters include 40 single-engine helicopters (H125/H130) plus three ACH160s from Airbus Corporate Helicopters in Line configuration with the Lounge package to add to two […]
Morukuru Family appoint new Sustainability Manager ahead of World Sustainability Day on the 5th June

(P0sted 25th May 2023) The Morukuru Family, who own three exclusive use properties in the Madikwe Game Reserve, have prioritised the long-term protection of this natural wilderness and are committed to furthering their conservation efforts into the future with the appointment of Shane Kloeck as Conservation and Sustainability Manager. Having joined […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates

(Posted 25th May 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS ACDI/VOCA and AV Ventures Announce Membership and Collaboration with the Corporate Council on Africa ACDI/VOCA The ACDI/VOCA Group, including its affiliatesTanager and AV Ventures, is proud to announce its membership with the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA). ACDI/VOCA’s involvement focuses on CCA’s priority areas of […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 25th May 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#RhinoCharge2023 set for 03rd of June

(Posted 24th May 2023) ALL SET FOR THIS YEAR’S RHINO CHARGE NEXT WEEK It’s all systems go as final touches are put to the 34th edition of the Rhino Charge, Kenya’s unique off-road competition, at a pristine location in the untamed wilds of northern Kenya. A total of 52 competitor cars have been […]