Inflight fire causes LET410 to burn out at Bukavu / DR Congo
(Posted 15th February 2022) (Picture via Twitter, taken by @KivuNyota) A fire developed shortly after take off from Bukavu’s airport in the aircraft cabin, forcing the crew aboard the LET410 cargo flight to return to Bukavu. Earlier reports had suggested that the fire had broken out while taxiing for take off. The 2 man crew […]
5th & 2022 AFRICA MICE MASTERCLASS TO TAKE PLACE AT MEETINGS AFRICA 2022
(Posted 15th February 2022) Some of the global and renowned Business Events and Tourism experts from Africa, UK Europe and the rest of the world will share their expertise on 28th of February at the 5th and 2022 Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass at this year’s Meetings Africa. Among the 2022 faculty are Désirée […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview413.107.819 Cases and 5.837.742 Deaths as of 14th February 2022 333.851.606 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.41 percent Note: Some African countries […]
The Government of St. Helena and #Airlink confirm date for resumption of flights between Johannesburg and St. Helena
(Posted 14th February 2022) The scheduled Airlink service to the island of St. Helena will recommence on Saturday, 26th of March 2022, with fortnightly flights between Johannesburg and St Helena and the monthly inter-Island service with Ascension Island. Additional inter-Island flights have been included during periods of peak demand. The Airlink flight schedule between March […]
#Radisson enters Madagascar with a big bang as three hotels open at the same time
(Posted 14th February 2022) Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Madagascar with the opening of three hotels Discover the pedestrian Haute-Ville, a quiet hilltop village famous for the architecture of its two-story brick homes, dating back to the 19th century Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) has announced its entry into Madagascar with the opening of three hotels: […]
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COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview411.616.195 Cases and 5.831.549 Deaths as of 13th February 2022 331.815.691 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.41 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#AfricaTravelWeek reveals ‘LIFT’ as preferred airline partner for #WTMAfrica2022
(Posted 13th February 2022) South Africa’s newest airline, LIFT has joined forces with WTM Africa 2022, Africa’s premier business-to-business travel and tourism event, which takes place from 11th to 13th of April in the Host City of Cape Town. LIFT, which prides itself on offering unique levels of flexibility to its customers, will be flyingindustry […]
#AFRAA – Updates on the 2022 Aviation Stakeholders Convention
(Posted 13th February 2022) Dear Aviation Stakeholder, AFRAA and Kenya Airways are pleased to invite you to the 10th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention. The in-person event will be held at the at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi – Kenya from 08 – 10 May 2022 under the theme, “Beyond the Crisis.” AFRAA stages the Aviation Stakeholders Convention every year with the aim […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest #Africa tourism news
(Posted 13th February 2022) Let’s use Meetings Africa to accelerate MICE Recovery – SA Tourism Acting CEO The Acting CEO of South Africa Tourism (SAT) Themba Khumalo has urged the tourism sector to use the upcoming Meetings Africa as an opportune platform to accelerate the recovery of the business events industry. Read more here All […]
Africa Tourism Association – the latest news
(Posted 12th February 2022) FEBRUARY 2 0 2 2 AFRICA TRANSITIONING OUT OF PANDEMIC PHASE OF COVID: WHO Africa is transitioning out of the pandemic phase of the COVID-19 outbreak and moving towards a situation where it will be managing the virus over the long term, the head of the World Health Organization on the […]
#Tanzania’s Regional Air publishes updated Serengeti schedule
(Posted 12th February 2022) Daily Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam – Serengeti Schedule We wish to inform you of the new schedule service from Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam to Serengeti. This is a morning schedule. Below are the flight timings: Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing Resumption of Tarime Route We are pleased to inform you of […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 12th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview410.312.573 Cases and 5.825.859 Deaths as of 12th February 2022 330.463.719 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.41 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination to be required for all arrivals!
Botswana’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Edwin Dikoloti, has announced that the country’s current public health order has been amended. All people aged over 12 years old will be required to provide proof of full vaccination when they arrive in Botswana from… READ MORE
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 11th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview408.453.559 Cases and 5.817.247 Deaths as of 11th February 2022 328.254.927 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.42 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Germany: Eurowings Discover to launch flights between Frankfurt Kruger National Park!
German airline Eurowings Discover will be the first intercontinental airline ever to start scheduled operations to South Africa’s Kruger National Park. In its first season, between 15 November 2022 and 25 March 2023, the airline will fly three times a week from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt, Germany, to… READ MORE
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Alain St.Ange congratulates President Macky Sall of Senegal on taking over as the New Chairperson of the African Union for 2022
(Posted 11th February 2022) Alain St.Ange has congratulated H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, on his election as the new Chairperson of the African Union for the year 2022. This African Union election took place on Saturday 05th of February 2022 during the ongoing Thirty-Fifth (35th) Ordinary Session of the Assembly of […]
#BreakingNews as #AviaDevAfrica2022 changes dates
(Posted 11th February 2022) AviaDev Africa – new date for your diary AviaDev Africa has amended the dates of this year’s event to align with Madagascar’s Independence Day on 26th of June 2022.With traditional celebrations planned for the weekend following the event, we would like to encourage attendees to stay on and enjoy the festivities. […]
#IATA presents new ground operations web portal
(Posted 11th February 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IGOM Portal, a major support tool for the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). IGOM is the established global industry standard for ground handling worldwide. The IGOM Portal is an online platform where, with IGOM as the […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 10th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview404.645.471 Cases and 5.799.129 Deaths as of 10th February 2022 324.597.835 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.43 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Chapman’s Peak Drive: Temporary road closures for alien vegetation clearing in February & March 2022!
Cape Town’s famous Chapman’s Peak Drive is closed to all users, motorised and non- motorised traffic including pedestrians/runners, between 10:00 to 16:00 on Wednesdays during February and March 2022 for alien vegetation clearing… READ MORE
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Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 10th February 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSU.S. Prepared to Impose Additional Costs on Sudan’s Military if Violence ContinuesReutersThe United States has made clear to Sudan’s military leaders that Washington is prepared to impose additional costs if violence against protesters continues and is looking at options to increase pressure, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview402.376.740 Cases and 5.786.290 Deaths as of 09th February 2022 321.968.298 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.43 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Video: Mindblowing FPV drone footage of the mighty Victoria Falls!
Award-winning cinematographer Christoph Benfey shot this mindblowing first-person view (FPV) drone footage on his GoPro Hero as it flew over and through the mighty Victoria Falls. Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Victoria Falls is considered to be one of the World’s largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m. Switch the […]
Hunger hits #HornofAfrica once again
(Posted 09th February 2022) The drought has impacted pastoral and farmer populations across southern and south-eastern Ethiopia, south-eastern and northern Kenya and south-central Somalia The Horn of Africa is experiencing the driest conditions recorded since 1981, with severe drought leaving an estimated 13 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia facing severe hunger in the […]
Gorilla conservation goes ‘high tech’ in #Uganda
(Posted 09th February 2022) An App has been launched in Kampala yesterday, aimed to aid gorilla conservation and allow conservation minded people from around the world to be virtually present in the two gorilla national parks of Uganda, Mgahinga and Bwindi. The app can be accessed by clicking on the link above or by visiting […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Cyclon ‘Batsirai’ now heading to open seas after causing havoc in Madagascar
(Posted 09th February 2022) Category 4 tropical cyclone Batsirai left a trail of destruction on the island of Madagascar, after previously also pummeling Reunion and Mauritius. More than 20 people were reported to have died, flooding displaced tens of thousands of people and critical infrastructure like roads and bridges were seriously affected by flooding. As […]
