Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM SA Tourism’s powerful lockdown video: ‘Don’t travel now, so you can travel later’ IOL South African Tourism has changed the narrative from “Go To South Africa” to “Don’t travel now, so you can travel later”.The latter words are powerful in a world with growing Covid-19 cases that have impacted many renowned tourist destinations to […]
Qatar Airways explains measures taken to continue with evacuation flights
EVACUATION FLIGHTS TO CONTINUE TO AIRPORTS WHICH ARE STILL OPEN OR GRANT SPECIAL PERMITS (Posted 01st April 2020) Qatar Airways continues to take firm steps in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The airline’s robust measures include amending its flight schedule, working with governments to take people home, and introducing new policies to ensure the health and […]
#IATA confirms that air cargo demand in February dropped sharply though Africa makes major gains
Air Cargo Demand Slumps in February as COVID-19 Takes Hold The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs*), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same period in 2019. Adjusting the comparison for the impact of the Lunar New Year, […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 203 countries with 885.530 Cases and 44.215 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 185.221 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Follow live-streamed game drives through the African bush from your living room!
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, travel bans, lockdowns and quarantines, luxury travel company &Beyond and wildlife broadcaster WildEarth have teamed up to broadcast two live-streamed personalised game drives through the African bush per day during the month of April 2020. Each excursion is around three hours and is getting streamed in real-time on […]
#Africa needs 100 billion US Dollars to fight #COVID19 say African Finance Ministers
MASSIVE BILL COMING AFRICA’S WAY AS THE CONTINENT FINALLY BEGINS TO SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE (Posted 01st April 2020) African Ministers of Finance held a second virtual meeting yesterday, Tuesday 31st of March, against the backdrop of rising COVID-19 cases in Africa which could spiral out of control unless measures are put in place now […]
#Safarilink of #Kenya announces suspension of flights
Safarilink Temporary Suspension Of Scheduled Flights Dear Partner , Safarilink Aviation is closely following the developments of the COVID-19 outbreak and continues to comply with local governments, international governments and WHO’s recommendations by taking measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. As per the Kenyan government’s directives and in the spirit of ensuring social distancing […]
TravelComments.com – South African Tourism: “Don’t Travel Now So You Can Travel Later”! (video)
South Africa’s national tourism board, South African Tourism, has unveiled a the new campaign “Don’t Travel Now So You Can Travel Later” to promote social/physical distancing and self-isolation to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. The campaign’s two 90-second videos are both showing beautiful scenes of empty tourist attractions, places and streets in South […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls National Park is temporarily closed!
According to Zimbabwean state-owned daily newspaper The Herald (online edition, 01 April 2020), the gates to the famous Victoria Falls have been closed to the public in line with the 21-day lockdown in Zimbabwe to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Victoria Falls National Park, which includes the Victoria Falls Rainforest and the Victoria […]
#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
#KarongwePortfolio – working from home
HOWEVER LONG THE NIGHT – THE DAWN WILL BREAK
#COVID19 hits Africa’s oil producing countries especially hard
TOURISM GONE – ECONOMY IN SHREDS AND OIL PRICE AT 20 US DOLLARS A BARREL MAKE FOR AN UNMITIGATED DISASTER (Posted 01st April 2020) If at the beginning of the year anyone would have predicted that the crude oil price by 01st of April would be threatening to breach the 20 US Dollar mark downwards, […]
#IATA – Airlines are running out of cash
Airlines Facing Rapid Cash Burn The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while posting a quarterly net loss of $39 billion. This analysis is based on the impact assessment IATA released last week, […]
Susan Akporiaye Emerges President of Nigerian Travel Agency Association
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Susan Akporiaye takes charge as new NANTA President as Bankole bows out The outgoing national president, National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA), Bernard Bankole has stepped down as the association’s national president following the completion of his tenure. This is just the Susan Akporiaye, first Deputy […]
The Downside of ‘Development’ – Tanzania’s (former) Selous Game Reserve
CONSERVATION VERSUS SO CALLED DEVELOPMENT – THE CHALLENGE OF OUR TIMES (BESIDES COVID19) (Posted 31st March 2020) Conservation Vs “Development”? The Political Ecology of the Stiegler’s Gorge Dam and the Selous Game Reserve (Tanzania) Boyce Sarokin, The Elephant March 30, 2020 Wildlife tourism is one of Tanzania’s main foreign exchange earners and an important source […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 201 countries with 809.138 Cases and 39.575 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 172.473 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Mozambique has declared a State of Emergency for 30 days!
The President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, has declared the State of Emergency for 30 days from 01 April 2020 on midnight due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. During the period, the movement of individuals in Mozambiquewill be limited and all kinds of public and private meetings, such as sports, cultural activities and religious ceremonies, will […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Botswana has declared a State of Emergency for 28 days!
The President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has declared a State of Emergency for 28 days starting from the 02 April 2020 at midnight due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemt. During this period, all individuals in Botswanawill be expected to adhere to a more severe form of social distancing*. Movement out of the home is only […]
#KaribuKiliFair2020 – Take Note Of The New Dates
DIRECTORS STATEMENT! Dear valued Tourism Stakeholders, The worldwide COVID-19 (Corona) pandemic certainly is a human tragedy which affects millions of people around the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are currently suffering from the virus in hospitals as well as families who have already lost their beloved ones. The global impact can […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: National Parks are open to visitors!
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MET) has confirmed that the country’s National Parks are open for business for people who still want to visit despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the presidential directive to all government workers and the private sector to temporarily operate from home. According to MET spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, employees […]
#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
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!
According to Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, the country has lost nine rhinos and one elephant to poaching since the beginning of 2020. The poaching took place inside private owned farms and in Namibia’s National Parks. A total of 45 rhinos and 12 elephants got illegally killed by poachers in Namibia in 2019, […]
Safarilink adjusts domestic flight schedules to fit curfew hours in Kenya
CURFEW ANNOUNCEMENT IMPACTS ON KENYA’S DOMESTIC AIRLINES (Posted 31st of March 2020) Safarilink, operating out of Wilson Airport, as well as other airlines offering domestic flight services, have been forced to adjust their flight schedules to ensure passengers can still reach home after landing without violating curfew orders. Safarilink’s flights to Kisumu and other destinations […]
#Uganda #Covid19 #PresidentialDirectives
SUMMARY, UNCENSORED, OF THE JUST ENDED PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS BY YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI TO THE NATION Presidential Directive delivered on national television this evening: 1. Measure number one is to prohibit all people to people movement by everybody including those using their private vehicles, bodabodas, tuk-tuks, etc. 2. The second category of concentrations are the shopping […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to resume operations to key destinations from 20 April 2020!
South African regional carrier Airlink has announced that it is planning to provide a reduced flight schedule commencing on 20 April 2020 to key local (business) destinations in South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Zimbabwe, St Helena Island, Zambia and Botswana. Whilst the current restrictions are intended to last for 21 days, the airline will take its […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 199 countries with 741.932 Cases and 35.337 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 156.602 cases have […]
Quo Vadis China – no lessons learned
LEAVE THE WORLD WILDLIFE ALONE CHINA! (Posted 30th March 2020) South Africa wants to promote wildlife consumption 25th March 2020 | ACF | Elisabetta Corrà | South Africa is turning towards the implementation of new laws that fully allows the economic exploitation of wildlife. The intention is to market the use of all kinds of wild species, including giraffes, zebras, […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Zimbabwe begins country-wide lockdown!
The Government of Zimbabwe has imposed a country-wide lockdown for 21 days from today (30 March 2020) to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. All non-essential services have to completely cease operations during the lockdown, while shops and food open markets operate under the supervision of health officials. In addition to food markets, industries […]
#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
#Kampala’s top Belgian restaurant intensifies delivery services
LE CHATEAU | BRASSERIE BELGE AND LA PATISSERIE JOIN LE GOURMET TO DELIVER THEIR CREATIONS (Posted 30th March 2020) TripAdvisor earlier today called on their subscriber community to support their local restaurants: Support local restaurants: Order takeout or delivery Many amazing restaurants are struggling to keep their doors open right now. Looking for a great […]
