Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2022 seeks nominations

(Posted 17th August 2022) CALL FOR THE 2022 AND 5TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM (ATLF) AWARDS NOMINATIONS Click Here To Register Submit Your Nomination Here Nominations for the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards are now open. These are the only pan-African industry awards that recognize and celebrate change-makers and innovations pioneered by Africans, in Africa, for […]
Kenya’s Colobus Conservation continues to look for your support

(Posted 17th August 2022) Hello, Friends of Colobus and ATCNews Readers! We know it has been a long time coming but here goes the July Newsletter. Some of our highlights include our recent rescues and the loss of Toto. Enjoy the read and we look forward to partnering with you in our future activities. Thank […]
Vipingo Ridge launches new website

(Posted 17th August 2022) Vipingo Ridge earlier today launched their new interactive, state of the art website, details of which can be found by www.ATCNews.org readers below: _________ WE ARE LIVE!Welcome to our new website_________ We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new website and invite you all to step inside our digital […]
Radisson further expands into Africa

(Posted 17th August 2022) The Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotelGroup.com) earlier today announced the opening of its fifth hotel in Morocco, and its second Radisson Blu Resort in Saidia. Radisson Blu Resort, Saidia Garden is located on one of the longest beaches in Morocco that stretches across 14 km. The resort brings together the tranquility of coastal living […]
Africa Hall in Addis Ababa set for major refurbishment and upgrade

(Posted 17th August 2022) Modernization of Africa Hall will highlight its significant role in modern African history and culture The renovation project will also see the creation of a visitors centre and permanent exhibition to make Africa Hall one of the leading destinations in Addis Ababa Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa […]
TravelComments.com – Lesotho: Mohahlaula Airlines to launch a new regional airline within the next year!

Mohahlaula Airlines, one of two Lesotho companies holding an airline operating certificate (AOC), has announced plans to launch a local Lesotho airline within the next year. The new airline will initially operate flights between Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru an… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe ends mandatory wearing of facemasks in public places!

The Zimbabwean Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, announced in a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on 16 August 2022 that those who have recieved… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 17th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 16th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview596.277.582 Cases and 6.457.332 Deaths as of 16th of August 2022 570.387.009 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Namaqua National Park: Rather late than usual flower season 2022!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the flower season in the Namaqua National Park in South Africa’s Northern Cape is about to begin. It is expected that the brightly coloured wildflowers will start to peak from middle… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: The dates of the Reed Dance 2022 have been announced!

eSwatini Tourism has confirmed the dates of the 2022 Umhlanga Reed Dance. The biggest cultural event in eSwatini is set to start on 30 August 2022, with the main day set to take place on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: The Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome is temporarily closed!

Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, the most advanced digital planetarium on the African continent, is currently not functional and will be closed temporarily until further notice. We’ll keep you posted!… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 16th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 15th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview595.436.089 Cases and 6.455.108 Deaths as of 15th of August 2022 568.862.420 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve: Entry gates to the Swadini Resort to temporarily close!

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that the entry gates to the Swadini Resort, which is landlocked by the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve and the Drakensberg Peaks, will be closed for three weekly due to filming that will be taking place. The gates will be closed between… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 15th of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on http://www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 12th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview593.567.280 Cases and 6.449.580 Deaths as of 12th of August 2022 565.610.204 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kruger National Park prepares for the fire season (June – October)!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced its management plans for the current fire season in Kruger National Park which usually takes place between June and October. Proactive use of fire in a fire-driven landscape such as Kruger National Park is important in order to limit the risk of large, unwanted wildfires later in the […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 12th of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on http://www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 11th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview592.647.760 Cases and 6.446.939 Deaths as of 11th of August 2022 564.471.153 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Two new UNESCO biosphere reserves in Zambia and Zimbabwe!

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 9 countries, including the Kafue Flats Biosphere Reserve in central and southern Zambia and the Chimanimani Biosphere Reserve in eastern Zimbabwe. With the new designations,… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 11th of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on http://www.blueswandaily.com
#LaikipiaForum welcomes Dr. Kiome as new Chairperson

(Posted 11th August 2022)
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 10th August 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSBlinken unveils four-pronged US strategy for Africa The Africa ReportSpeaking at the University of Pretoria on Monday 8 August, America’s top diplomat sought to cast the United States as the continent’s partner of choice, especially compared to China and Russia… Read more>> Vital Partners, Shared Priorities: The Biden Administration’s Sub-Saharan Africa StrategyUS […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 10th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview591.575.794 Cases and 6.442.807 Deaths as of 10th of August 2022 563.557.610 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 10th of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on http://www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 09th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview590.484.431 Cases and 6.439.256 Deaths as of 09th of August 2022 562.265.471 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
#?IATA launches AVSEC Insight Platform to help manage Business Security Risks

(Posted 09th August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of AVSEC Insight, an online platform offering users a comprehensive range of timely, open-source, information to aid in identifying potential security risks and threats to their operations and businesses. “Monitoring risks is both difficult and time-consuming, particularly for airlines with international operations. Adding […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 09th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on http://www.blueswandaily.com
#BRUSSELSAIRLINES IMPROVES HALF-YEAR RESULT 2022 BY 38%

(Posted 09th August 2022) In the first half of this year, Brussels Airlines welcomed 2.73 million passengers on board its flights. This figures is three times higher than during the same period last year, when the covid pandemic and subsequent travel bans plummeted air travel demand.??Brussels Airlines increased its revenue by EUR 314 million or 228% year-on-year to EUR […]