TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique ends mandatory wearing of face masks!
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced in an address to the nation that the wearing of face masks in all covered and closed places in Mozambique is no longer mandatory. However, it is recommended to wear face masks in… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino poaching figures!
Namibia has recorded 48 cases of rhino poaching, of which 32 are black rhinos and 16 are white rhinos, since the beginning of 2022. According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, 20 rhinos were poached in… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Wellington: The brand home and tasting facility of the James Sedgwick Distillery is receiving a complete face-lift!
The only commercial whisky distillery in Africa, the James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington in South Africa’s Western Cape, has announced that its brand home and tasting facility is receiving a complete face-lift and will therefore be closed until… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 01st September 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Honours Women in Tourism
(Posted 31st August 2022) As part of the Africa Women’s Month Celebration, Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) honoured and celebrated women in tourism. The Woman in Tourism Program is an initiative that seeks to drive and support the development, empowerment, and promotion of women in the tourism sector. Speaking at the event, the Minister of […]
Airlink’s new route halves Cape Town-Maputo flight time to boost trade, travel & tourism
(Posted 31st August 2022) Airlink launched the first ever scheduled direct air service between Cape Town and Maputo earlier today. The first flight departed from Cape Town on time at 17.10 and is due to arrive in Maputo, on time, at 19.40. The first return flight is due to depart Maputo at 06.10 tomorrow morning, Thursday, […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 31st August 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSShell, Exxon, Others to End Billion Dollar Nigerian LawsuitsBloombergShell Plc, ExxonMobil Corp., Chevron Corp. and Equinor ASA plan to withdraw multibillion-dollar lawsuits against Nigeria’s state energy company after finalizing new terms for deep-water oil production in Africa’s largest crude producer…. Read more>> Dangote Oil Refinery to help solve fuel […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 31st August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview607.470.151 Cases and 6.492.852 Deaths as of 31st of August 2022 583.515.680 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.06 percent Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair to launch flights between Johannesburg Bloemfontein!
South African low cost airline FlySafair is set to launch a new service to Bloemfontein in the Free State. Effective 16 September 2022, the airline will operate two weekly flights on Fridays and Sundays between… READ MORE
#AFRAA postpones Annual General Assembly 2022 to December
(Posted 31st August 2022) CHANGE OF DATE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 54th AFRAA ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY & SUMMIT Due to unforeseen circumstances, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Air Senegal would like to inform all esteemed members, partners and air transport industry stakeholders that the date of the 54th AFRAA Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Summit has been […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 31st 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
Wildlife Photographers unite to support #AfricanParks
(Posted 31st August 2022) One of 100+ prints for sale during Prints for Wildlife © Matt Todd Dear Friends, With nearly 50% of Africa’s landmass suffering degradation, Africa’s national parks and protected areas continue to be under threat. And those that are not being properly managed and resourced now, will be lost forever. ‘Prints for […]
#BrusselsAirport’s latest news
(Posted 31st August 2022) Directly to South Africa Spectacular views, adventurous safaris, beautiful beaches. Discover it all now. From 14th of September, Air Belgium will be operating direct flights to South Africa. Twice a week to Johannesburg and Cape Town. You fly from € 669 return. Are you ready for a new adventure? Book now Truly relax […]
Rwanda to Host Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition and SMIESA 12th to 13th of September 2022
(Posted 31st August 2022) Organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwandawill host Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition which will be co-located with the first ever SMIESA(Salon Mondial des Infrastructures Equipments et Services Aéroportuaires) Event 2022, bringingtogether Government officials, Aviation Leaders, Regulators, Policy Makers, Manufacturers andExhibitors from all over the world in Kigali.The […]
Marsha Parcou publishes her first book
(Posted 31st August 2022) Marsha Parcou, the Seychelles former tourism representative in South Africa and in the UK for many years, has published her first book that touches on her work and experiences as the island girl who became the face of her island home. It was Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 30th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview606.799.694 Cases and 6.490.612 Deaths as of 30th of August 2022 582.647.307 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.06 percent Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: Temporary road closure in iSimangaliso Wetland Park!
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has announced that the road from the Main Beach (Jabula Beach) to Ingwe Beach in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is temporally closed since 26 August 2022. This is due to floods that happened around April 2022 that resulted to potholes and other road damages. The estimated period for the road […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation New
(Posted 30th 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
#AFRAA Invitation to attend Virtual Industry Affairs Briefing, 31st August 2022 at 13h00 EAT (UTC+3)
(Posted 30th August 2022) Compliments from AFRAA! As part of AFRAA’s commitment to advocate for member airlines’ interests and keep them informed of the developments in the airline industry, the Secretariat hosts an Industry Affairs briefing webinar series every last Wednesday of the month. After each session, AFRAA generates a monthly report on African Airlines Performance […]
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards – a quick guide for readers
(Posted 30th August 2022) Register to Attend! Nominate Today! ATL Awards Quick Guide DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY – Nominations Closing 14th of September 2022 What is the ATL Forum & Awards and How Do You Enter? Register to Attend Now The Africa Leadership Forum is a gathering of industry thought leaders that aims to advance entrepreneurship, women and youth empowerment. ATLFis […]
East African Safari Classic Rally 2023 – the first news updates
(Posted 30th August 2022) Welcome to the first edition of the East African Safari Classic Rally Newsletter 2022! The Mini Classic Rally 2021 was held in the surroundings of the Amboseli area from 4th to 6th November. The organizers put on an excellent event for the competitors and spectators to enjoy rallying in the wild, with the magnificent view of Mt […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 29th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview606.090.788 Cases and 6.488.532 Deaths as of 29th of August 2022 581.591.459 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some African […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 29th 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 26th August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview604.517.131 Cases and 6.483.677 Deaths as of 26th of August 2022 579.371.066 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some African […]
#Elewana’s AfriChic due to close for major refurbishment and upgrades
(Posted 26th August 2022) This is to inform you that AfroChic, Elewana’s boutique beach hotel located on the sandy shores of Diani Beach in Kenya, will be closing for an exciting renovation and refurbishment programme. The extensive project will centre on enhancing the overall property experience through a significant investment in the property’s structural design, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: New name changes for towns in the Eastern Cape & KwaZulu-Natal!
South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has officially announced name changes for two towns and two villages as well as the registration of new names of a village, a road section, two human settlements, a township and two suburbs. The Minister further approved the correction of spelling for a river. The […]
TravelComments.com – This street in Cape Town is one of the 33 coolest streets in the world!
Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out recently published the results of its annual Time Out Index. As part of the global survey, Time Out askeds ome 20,000 city-dwellers which specific streets they think are the coolest in the world. According to the findings of the survey,… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia eases entry requirements for foreign travellers!
The Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has announced that foreign travellers visiting Namibia will no longer be required to produce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result at the ports of entry. According to the Minister, the current epidemiological situation in Namibia… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 26th 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
African Parks takes on management of two key South Sudanese national parks
(Posted 26th August 2022) The cash strapped if not outright broke government of South Sudan has taken a forward looking decision to support wildlife conservation in the country, after news emerged that African Parks – THE premier African privately managed conservation group – has signed an agreement with them in Juba yesterday. Both Boma and […]
