News updates from #AfricanParks
New Agreement Signed with the Government of CAR for Chinko Chinko is a stronghold for Eastern chimpanzees in CAR. © Brent Stirton Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to be able to share with you that,after 18 months of discussions, African Parks signed a new 25-year public-private partnership agreement with the Government of the […]
The Dik-Diks of Silole
THE SILOLE SANCTUARY – SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF WILL KNOCKER (Posted 30th May 2020) (All pictures courtesy of Will Knocker) Dikdiks are fairly uncommon antelopes in NNP, but can be found in the Athi Basin towards the old Cheetah Gate, in their favoured habitat of dry scrub, where they can find concealment & low-lying […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 29th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.945.250 Cases and 362.929 Deaths as of today. 2.608.439 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.10 percent. Note: Some African […]
#AirKenya Newsflash
#KENYA #AVIATION #WILSONAIRPORT #BEACHANDBUSH 29th May 2020 Dear Valued Customer, The Airkenya Team appreciates your patience and trust in us during these unprecedented times. Since March 2020, Airkenya has been monitoring the historic impact on the travel industry caused by COVID-19. We’ve endeavoured to keep you posted on matters affecting our flight operations. Due the […]
#QualityHillMall’s latest news
TREASURE HUNT CLUES: I am not a bag. I live in the sea but also live on land. I need to be prepared or cooked. Unlock me! I’mprotected! Open Say! Say! Me! My password is what the health workers and governments from all over the world have been asking you to do for the past […]
#BrusselsAirlines news updates for #Uganda
BRUSSELS AIRLINES | (Posted 29th May 2020) Back to the world: Brussels Airlines resumes its operations! Can you feel it too? The more restricted we are, the greater the longing for the outside world. And even though we are still far from normal, the world is carefully opening up again. For all those who now […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Air Namibia temporarily suspends flights to Walvis Bay!
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia, just announced the temporarily suspension of flights between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. The suspension will be effective from today, 29 May 2020, until 08 June 2020. This is in compliance with the regulations enforced by the Government of Namibia. Walvis […]
Rainforest Lodge Mabira set to reopen on Monday
UGANDA’S ‘JEWEL IN THE FOREST‘ SET FOR REOPENING NEXT WEEK (Posted 29th May 2020) (All pictures courtesy of Geolodges Africa and Peter Hogel) The Rainforest Lodge in Mabira Forest will open its doors again next Monday and the new lodge operators will relaunch – following an extended lockdown over #COVID19 directives by the Ugandan government […]
#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
#Seychelles’ former Tourism Minister shares his insights of kickstarting tourism
ALAIN ST. ANGE ANSWERS QUESTIONS FROM THE SEYCHELLES NEWS AGENCYInterview Credit SNA’s Sharon Ernesta (Posted 29th May 2020) SNA: What do you think of the current situation in Seychelles? ASA: Our islands are facing an unprecedented situation where a global pandemic has turned our economy upside down and got every Seychellois to appreciate the importance […]
#ILO says one out of six young people out of work due to #COVID19
#COVID19 INFLICTS PAIN ON THE LABOUR MARKET (Posted 28th May 2020) International Labour Organization (ILO): More than one in six youth out of work due to COVID-19 The ILO’s latest analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 exposes the devastating and disproportionate effect on young workers, and analyses measures being taken to create a […]
#FairmontHotels pull the plug on Nairobi’s oldest hotel
FOREIGN OWNERS EARN THE WRATH OF KENYANS AS THEY CLOSE DOWN THE HISTORIC NORFOLK HOTEL (Posted 28th May 2020) French hospitality giant Accor, which bought out Fairmont Hotels in 2016 for some 2.7 billion US Dollars, has reportedly pulled the plug on at least two of their properties in Kenya, the Norfolk Hotel and the […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe confirms repatriation charters between Harare and Johannesburg
FASTJET SWINGS BACK INTO OPERATIONS WITH SPECIAL REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO AND FROM JOHANNESBURG (Posted 28th May 2020) Fastjet Zimbabwe this afternoon announced the airline’s intent to operate a mission specific charter flight in support of the repatriation for both Zimbabwean and South African Nationals, for travel between Harare & Johannesburg and vice versa, was granted […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 28th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.825.335 Cases and 358.234 Deaths as of today. 2.523.210 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.15 percent. Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia moves to stage three of its four-stage strategy to exit the lockdown!
Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob today (28 May 2020) announced that all 14 regions of the country, with the exception of the town of Walvis Bay, will transit from stage two to stage three of its four-stage strategy to exit the coronavirus lockdown at midnight on 01 June 2020. Stage three will last from […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: South Africa remains closed for international tourism until 2021!
According to a press release, issued by the chairpersons of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism; and the Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, domestic tourism in South Africa will re-open in December 2020, while international tourism will only commence in February 2021. Certain areas of business […]
#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
Tourism News from #Zambia, #Zimbabwe and beyond
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY’S LATEST EDITION, AS ALWAYS COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 28th May 2020) Gill Staden, author of a number of books dedicated to Zambia’s tourism attractions including ‘Beyond the Victoria Falls‘ has just released the latest edition of her bi-Weekly news letter, once more featuring a wide range of news and information about Zambia, […]
#AviaDevAfrica2020 becomes #AviaDevAfrica2021
ANOTHER MAJOR AFRICAN AVIATION CONFERENCE RESET FOR NEXT YEAR (Posted 28th May 2020) The international outbreak of Coronavirus has led to unprecedented disruption on a global level. AviaDev Africa, the leading air service development conference in Africa was originally due to take place in May 2020. Given the scale of the pandemic, the decision has […]
#Seychelles outlines procedures for a restart of tourism
PRIVATE JETS TO BE ALLOWED IN FIRST WHILE RESORTS HAVE TO UNDERGO CERTIFICATION (Posted 28th May 2020) Tourists able to afford travel by private jet will be the first to be allowed back into the Seychelles, after the international airport reopens next week. A key requirement is that visitors must produce a negative #COVID19 certification […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
HEALTH Africa ‘least affected’ by COVID-19; hydroxycholoroquine trial suspended – WHO briefing World Economic Forum On 22 May, The Lancet published an observational study on the controversial drugs hydroxycholoroquine and chloraquine, namely on their effects on hospital patients suffering from the novel coronavirus …Read more>> Mckinsey & Company: Reopening and reimagining Africa Mckinsey & Company […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.719.560 Cases and 353.079 Deaths as of today. 2.456.574 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.17 percent. Note: Some African […]
Lufthansa Group postpones changes to Miles&More by a year
Changes to the frequent flyer programme are to be postponed The spread of coronavirus has posed new challenges for us all. As a member of our frequent flyer programme, you are one of our loyal passengers, which is why we aim to continue offering you an attractive and transparent programme. Due to the effects of […]
IATA, AASA and BARSA call on South Africa’s government to grant relief to airlines
IATA, AASA and BARSA Call on South Africa’s Government for Direct Financial Relief to Aviation as an Economic Safeguard The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) and the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA) are calling on the South African government to provide specific financial relief to […]
#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 – Botswana: Air Botswana resumes domestic operations!
Botswana’s flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to resume domestic flights in Botswana. Effective 12 June 2020, the airline will mainly operate flights from Gaborone to Francistown, Maun and Kasane. International flights will remain suspended as borders are still closed for passenger movement. Air Botswana will adhere to all COVID-19 protocols as set by the […]
The cost of #COVID19 – close up and personal
GLOBAL PANDEMIC WRECKS FAMILY SAFARI (Posted 27th May 2020) 2020 was to be a special year. My sister and I had for the past nearly 2 years planned a safari across Kenya and Uganda, which was to cover all the highlights the two countries have to offer. Myself turning 70, my sister turning 60 and […]
Another Kenyan aircraft shot at in Somalia
DANGEROUS SKIES OVER SOMALIA MAKE AIR OPERATORS NERVOUS (Posted 27th May 2020) Just three weeks after an Ethiopian military unit shot down a civilian aircraft on final approach into the Berdale airstrip, which was bringing urgent medical supplies into the area, was another similar incident reported. The African Express Embraer 120 turboprop aircraft subsequently crashed, […]
Kenya government denies appeal for more Kenya Airways funding
NATIONALISATION FRAMEWORK TO GO BEFORE PARLIAMENT IN NAIROBI (Posted 27th May 2020) The Kenyan government has reportedly denied Kenya Airways a further cash boost of 7 billion Kenya Shillings after the airline has used up a 5 billion Kenya Shillings loan given to them in February this year. The Treasury reportedly refused a further cash […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.624.054 Cases and 348.769 Deaths as of today. 2.394.060 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.20 percent. Note: Some African […]
