St. Ange formally annointed as Presidential Candidate in upcoming elections
‘ONE SEYCHELLES‘ PARTY FORMALLY NOMINATES ST. ANGE AND SINON AS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AND RUNNING MATE (Posted 27th June 2020) One Seychelles has earlier today nominated its two candidates for the upcoming presidential elections. Alain St Ange has been nominated by the party as the presidential candidate with Peter Sinon as the vice-presidential one. Mr St.Ange […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show this week takes you to Sun Africa’s Sovereign Suites in Limuru
ACHOLA ROSARIO EXPLORES THE SOVEREIGN SUITES – A DESTINATION CLOSE TO NAIROBI FOR ALL PURPOSES (Posted 27th June 2020) As far as presidential lodges go, I grew up near one in Makindye in Kampala Uganda. Therefore I was *actually* suitably impressed when I rocked up to Sovereign Suites in Limuru, a stately mansion of 14 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Kagame invites US investors to Africa’s economic recovery process The New Times President Paul Kagame encouraged American investors to participate in economic opportunities as Africa emerges out of the Covid-19 recovery process for mutual benefit. The President made the call while opening the four-day Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Leaders Forum…Read […]
#Seychelles find as many as 59 of 207 new sailors flown in infected with #COVID19
LARGE NUMBER OF INFECTIONS FOUND AMONG SAILORS RAISE DOUBTS ON PRE-TRAVEL HEALTH CHECKS (Posted 26th June 2020) The crew exchange a few days ago for a Spanish tuna seiner fleet fishing in Seychelles waters appears to have gone horribly wrong. The Seychelles Department of Health has earlier today confirmed that as many as 59 of […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.755.664 Cases and 492.693 Deaths as of today, 26th June 2020 5.280.669 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.05 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
#BrusselsAirlines reaches milestone agreement with unions
BRUSSELS AIRLINES REACHES IMPORTANT AGREEMENTS WITH UNIONS AND WORKERS REPRESENTATIVES (Posted 26th June 2020) Agreement reached earlier today to keep airline on solid financial footing Agreement reached today between the management of Brussels Airlines and the Workers Council on structural measures increasing the competitiveness of the airline and herewith offering long-term perspectives to its employees. […]
#Zambia tourism news updates courtesy of #KafuntaSafaris
Like the SUN, HOPE is rising on South Luangwa Welcome to our newsletter! Dear all! It has been some strange months to say the least. We hope that you and your loved ones have remained healthy and that you, wherever you are right now, are slowly coming out of strict lockdowns and confinement and that […]
#EthiopianAirlines revs up return to more destinations
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES BEGINS THE RELAUNCH OF AFRICAN AND INTERCONTINENTAL DESTINATIONS (Posted 26th June 2020) Effective June 2020 has Ethiopian Airlines resumed service to additional cities across their network and added additional frequencies on their existing operational flights. Please Click here to view to view their updated flight schedule. Ethiopian Airlines is committed to passengers’ health […]
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation & Royal Jet (Abu Dhabi) formed an air charter partnership!
The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) and Royal Jet, an international luxury flight services provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, have formed a joint venture to offer a charter flight service from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) in Sikhuphe in eSwatini to desired destinations once international air travel restarts. This collaboration will see a […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is planning to resume passenger train operations “soon”!
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Joel Biggie Matiza, announced in a media briefing in Bulawayo on 25 June 2020 that National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is planning to resume passenger train operations in Zimbabwe soon. The Minister didn’t name a specific date. Both NRZ’s urban and long-distance trains were suspended in March 2020 […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Colobus Conservation – a unique way to raise funds
Help Save A Monkey Hi there, I am writing to you to inform you that we will be holding our Cage a Keeper digital fundraiser on the 27th of June (This Saturday) in which Founder, Board Director and life long conservationist Luciana Parazzi Basile will be in a cage for 12 hours to help raise […]
Uganda Airlines first #Airbus A330-800 enters assembly
UGANDA AIRLINES LONG HAUL PLANS ON COURSE AS FIRST #A338 ENTERS ASSEMBLY (Posted 26th June 2020) (Pictures courtesy of Airbus in Toulouse) Information has been received that the first of two Airbus A330-800 aircraft, ordered by the Ugandan government for national airline Uganda Airlines, has now entered the assembly phase in Toulouse, one of the […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.573.233 Cases and 486.018 Deaths as of today, 25th June 2020 5.210.824 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.07 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
Economic Commission for Africa demands more emphasis on renewable energy sources
USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ONE OF THE KEYS TO AFRICA’S POST COVID19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY (Posted 25th June 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: Renewable energy investments crucial in Africa’s efforts to build back better post COVID-19 Africa, like the rest of the world, has been severely affected by the spread of COVID-19 in the recent months […]
Enjoy Kampala’s best brunch this coming Sunday – only at Le Chateau | Brasserie Belge
Bottomless Brunch Staycation at Kampala’s nicest little Boutique Hotel Shopping at Kampala’s best bakery and deli shop All on #QualityHill / Nsambya along Gaba Road The Perfect Way to end the month Catch up and spend some well deserved quality time with friends and family. Reserve for a weekend stay-cation with us and get a […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Keeping the virus out of the Seychelles poses challenges as tourists might return on August 01st
FISHING CREWS ON SPANISH TRAWLER FLEET FOUND INFECTED (Posted 25th June 2020) The Department of Health is taking no chances following reports of a virus outbreak onboard a fleet of Spanish fishing vessels, following a crew exchange last week. The old crew, having spend more than half a year on board, were returning home by […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9,400.169 Cases and 480.704 Deaths as of today, 24th June 2020 5,083.219 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.11 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
#WTMAfrica2021 – Get the most out of it
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa ATW Connect COVID-19 Articles Contact Us Webinars Get the most out of our social media right now Struggling to come up with content for your social media while the world gets travel ready? In part 3 of our #INTHEKNOW interactive event series, the team from Eco […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has reopened selected nature reserves in Mpumalanga!
In line with South Africa’s alert level three regulations, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA)has with effect from 23 June 2020 opened selected nature reserves in Mpumalanga to the public for self-drives, hiking, fishing and hunting activities. The MTPA introduced strict health protocols to safeguard both our staff and guests and encourages those intending […]
Corporate Council on Africa launches Inaugural Leaders Forum
Corporate Council on Africa Launches Inaugural Leaders Forum – First Day Spotlights the Global Financial Response to COVID-19 in Africa CCA President and CEO, Florizelle Liser, welcomed business and government leaders from across the U.S. and Africa On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) (www.CorporateCouncilonAfrica.com) launched its inaugural Leaders Forum – a […]
#IATA proposes alternatives to prohibitive quarantaines
IATA Proposes Alternatives to Quarantine The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of countries importing COVID-19 via air travel and to mitigate the possibility of transmission in cases where people may travel while unknowingly […]
Economic Commission for Africa urges countries to attend to climate change
TREAT CLIMATE CHANGE THE SAME WAY AS YOU TREAT #COVID19 ECA TELLS AU MEMBER COUNTRIES (Posted 24th June 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: Treat climate crisis with same urgency as COVID-19 pandemic; new Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) paper Paper addresses climate emergency and lessons from COVID-19 A post coronavirus recovery in Africa should address the […]
#IATA publishes passenger insight data
Issue 2: COVID-19 Passenger Insights Survey A new issue of this survey was conducted in June with two previous waves in February and April. For these three waves, IATA has surveyed recent travelers to find out about the impact COVID-19 has on passenger perceptions of the industry and expected traveling behaviours. The main purpose of […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest: From the Edge of Kibale Forest
‘THE CABBAGE PATCH INSPIRATION‘Episode 1 of Volume 1 By Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, posted from Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest (Posted 24th June 2020) In the first of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. “What’s good for the body is good for the soul.” During the first […]
#Africa Tomorrow – Meet the continent’s aviation leaders
21 JULY 2020, 9:00AM – 3:00PM GMT 1-2-1 VIDEO MEETINGS || VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS || LIVE STAGE SESSIONS Africa Tomorrow is less than 4 weeks away and as we continue to deliver on our promise for the African continent, we are sharing the very first glimpse of our aviation panels. Our team is working hard to […]
Radisson cranks up African rollout
NEW APPOINTMENTS TO SPUR GROWTH IN #AFRICA (Posted 23rd June 2020) Radisson Hotel Group announces new appointments to drive the execution of its renewed expansion ambitions for Africa Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramsay Rankoussi as the new head of development for Africa and Daniel Trappler, Senior Director, Development for […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.230.072 Cases and 475.170 Deaths as of today, 23rd June 2020 4.972.023 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.14 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
