#LaikipiaForum seeks new Executive Director
(Posted 13th July 2022) See below, the link to the posting and the Forum profile your reference Laikipia Forum Profile Executive Director Position Description
#IATA expects more air traffic disruptions if airports return to pre-pandemic slot rules
(Posted 13th July 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. The European Commission has announced it intends to return to the longstanding 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview563.155.098 Cases and 6.377.096 Deaths as of 13th of July 2022 535.638.011 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia and South Africa have re-opened three border posts!
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that South Africa and Namibia have re-opened the following border posts on 10 July 2022: Velloorsdrift/Onseepkans Border Post,… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Five destinations in Southern & East Africa made it to list of the “World’s 100 Greatest Places 2022”!
The Time Magazine, an American weekly news magazine and news website, has released its fourth annual list of the “World’s 100 Greatest Places”. To compile this list, the magazine solicited nominations of places from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences. Five destinations in Southern […]
4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit, Windhoek, Namibia offers marketing opportunities
(Posted 13th July 2022) Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Exhibit at the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit, Windhoek, Namibia. Africa Tourism Partners, Namibia Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, and its Partners are calling upon stakeholders in: Travel and Leisure Tourism and Hospitality. Art and Craft. Training and Learning Institutions. Clothing and Accessories. Manufacturing. Toys […]
#AirKenya gives passengers guidance for flying safely across #Kenya, #Uganda and #Tanzania
(Posted 13th July 2022) Warm greetings from Airkenya. As we see the effects of the pandemic being managed increasingly well, the travel world has opened to pre-pandemics levels, and we expect travel enthusiasm will continue to heighten during this summer. As we prepare to welcome your guests, we would like to bring you up-to-date on […]
#WTMAfrica – the early bird catches not the worm but the discount
(Posted 13th July 2022) WTM Africa 2023: Let’s get planning Isn’t it a relief to finally be able to plan ahead?Without travel restrictions and mandatory masks in South Africa, this ‘next normal’ was a long time coming, but it sure does feel good to finally be here.With the return of our live shows this year […]
#FlySafarilink opens premium lounge at #Nairobi’s Wilson Airport as bush and beach flying gets into top gear again
(Posted 13th July 2022) Looking for a private space to wait for your beach and bush flight in style? Try Safarilink’s exclusive Safari Lounge! The airline announced the opening of a new private “Safari Lounge” at Wilson airport. The lounge is an extension of the main lounge and is located on the first floor. It is designed with […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 13th July 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 12th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview561.978.737 Cases and 6.375.051 Deaths as of 12th of July 2022 534.817.555 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink to launch flights between Johannesburg Victoria Falls!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to introduce a new direct service to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The airline will launch daily direct return flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (May – September 2022)!
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period May 2022 to September 2022. According to the multi-model rainfall forecast, most parts of South Africa except… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 12th July 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 11th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview560.820.231 Cases and 6.373.299 Deaths as of 11th of July 2022 533.854.198 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: African Parks takes over the management of Kafue National Park!
The Government of Zambia and African Parks, a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities, have signed a 20 million dollar agreement for the effective management and protection of Kafue National Park. The agreement follows the successful […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 11th July 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 08th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview558.853.551 Cases and 6.369.510 Deaths as of 08th of July 2022 532.298.444 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Ethiopian Airlines has increased flights to Victoria Falls!
The flag carrier of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, has increased the frequency of flights to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The airline introduced at fith weekly service between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls on 01 July 2022. Flights are now operated on… READ […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 08th July 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#IATA: May cargo results boosted by China relaxing #Covid19 restrictions
(Posted 07th July 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed a performance improvement in May. Note: They returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 07th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview557.814.521 Cases and 6.367.417 Deaths as of 07th of July 2022 531.661.878 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.14 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to increase flights to St Helena!
The St Helena Government (SHG) has announced that Airlink is set to increase flights between South Africa and the island of St Helena. The South African regional carrier will operate weekly flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and St Helena Airport (HLE) on St Helena on Saturdays from… READ MORE
#IATA: May recovery driven by international travel upswing
(Posted 07th July 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season. Note: They have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low […]
#AviaDevAfrica22 – A resounding success
(Posted 07th July 2022) The Aviation Development Summit 2022 in Cape Town has come to an end a week ago and in record time have Jon Howell and Mala Patel put the records of the three days together and produced YouTube episodes of all the sessions which were held. ATCNews, a regular attendant of the […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 07th July 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 07th July 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSU.S. endorses regional action to end conflict in DRCThe East AfricanThe US government has hailed Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta for getting DR Congo and Rwanda to a meeting last week, saying it could ease tensions between the two neighbors…. Read more>> AGRIBUSINESSLean times for Ghana’s yam traders as cost-of-living crisis bitesThe GuardianPeople […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Emergency arrangements for guests due protest action in Mbombela and surrounding areas!
The promise of a National Shutdown in South Africa was realised by protesters in Mbombela (Nelspruit) and surrounding areas in Mpumalanga, after they blockaded the N4 and several other roads this morning (06 July 2022). Some of the entry roads into the southern part of Kruger National Park are affected, so that South African National […]
TravelComments.com – Study: Table Mountain in Cape Town named best viewpoint in Africa!
Remitly, an online remittance service based in the U.S., recently analysed over a million TripAdvisor reviews for landmarks, common tourist spots and viewing points in cities in over 260 countries around the world to find which view point gets the most positive comments from visitors. According to the study, Table Mountain in Cape Town tops […]
#Uganda Airlines – Jenifer Bamuturaki appointed as substantive CEO
(Posted 06th July 2022) It has been confirmed that the Minister for Transport and Communications, the Honourable Edward Katumba-Wamala has appointed the former Acting CEO Mrs. Jenifer Bamaturaki, as the new substantive CEO, effective immediately. Ugandan social and mainstream media had in the recent past made a hullaballoo over the Uganda Airlines leadership and the […]
