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African Development Bank steps up efforts to finance anti #COVID19 measures

27.33 MILLION US DOLLARS WORTH OF GRANTS APPROVED BY AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (Posted 10th September 2020) The approval follows a meeting of the extended Bureau of the Conference of Heads of State and Government with Africa’s private sector on 22 April 2020 The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved $27.33 million […]

#Fastjet Zimbabwe announces their return to the skies

FASTJET (Z) TO RELAUNCH FLIGHTS (Posted 09th September 2020) Fastjet Zimbabwe was straight out of the starting blocks with the announcement to resume flights, following the lifting of the flight ban for scheduled passenger services by the Zimbabwe government. Domestic flights across Zimbabwe will resume on the 10th of September, i.e. tomorrow already while international […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 27.790.893 Cases and 903.020 Deaths as of today, 09th of September 2020 19.882.297 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.25 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]

#Zambia Tourism News Updates – Courtesy of Gill Staden

ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ‘LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ (Posted 09th September 2020) Courtesy of Gill Staden, renowned author of several guidebooks about Zambia and the wider region, are ATCNews readers again able to learn about what is going on in the tourism and conservation scene in Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond. For full access click on […]

#IndiaOutbound’s latest Africa Special Newsletter

Read in Browser About Us India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, has the pleasure to present you a unique section on its flagship website dedicated to Africa travel news and a monthly B2B newsletter focusing on the promotion of travel & tourism development in African countries for the Indian travel trade. This initiative […]

#IATA encourages airlines to plan for #COVID19 vaccine transportation by air now

The Time to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine Transport is Now The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and available for distribution. The association also warned of potentially severe capacity constraints in transporting vaccines by air. Preparedness Air […]

#IATA launches new air cargo platform

IATA Launches Platform to Improve Visibility on Air Cargo Infrastructure and Capabilities The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA ONE Source, an online platform which helps the air cargo industry match shipping needs with the availability of infrastructure capabilities and certifications of service providers across the value chain. This is particularly timely amid […]

The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 11 with Zilwa Publications

WELCOME TO THE 10TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 09th September 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report Political persuasion shall no longer taint governmental appointments. As our Government strives to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Nation, in the midst of […]

TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe sets dates for the reopening of its airspace for domestic and international flights!

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, announced during a post-cabinet briefing on 08 September 2020 that the country has set dates for the reopening of its airspace for domestic and international flights. Domestic flights in Zimbabwe will resume on 10 September 2020, while international flights will be allowed again from 01 […]

Uganda CAA Preliminary Schedule Published

UGANDA CAA ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE FOR RESUMPTION OF PASSENGER FLIGHTS AS OF 01ST OF OCTOBER (Posted 09th September 2020) Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority has published a preliminary schedule, effective 01st of October and running until the end of December this year. Individual airlines have yet to confirm their resumption date of scheduled passenger flights into […]

#Ethiopia – Open for tourist visitors

Discover the land of Origins! Learn more Warm Greetings from Ethiopian Holidays ! Ethiopia is a country with immense history, rich culture, beautiful landscape and loving community. Ethiopia is truly the Land of Origins. Ethiopian Holidays awaits you to discover the land of origins with its attractive and affordable packages. With all the enhanced health […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

CCA IN THE NEWS Join us for a virtual series of country-focused sessions featuring senior U.S. and African government officials and private sector executives as part of our program on the sidelines of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings…Read more>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Google appoints Agnes Gathaiya as […]

Seychelles tourism arrivals exceed 2.000 since the airport opened on 01st August

2.000 TOURISTS BRING 31 MILLION US DOLLARS INTO THE SEYCHELLES’ ECONOMY (Posted 09th September 2020) More than 2.000 tourist visitors have come to the Seychelles since the international airport was reopened on the 01st of August, generating some 31 million US Dollars in revenues for local tourism and hospitality businesses and the economy overall. Seychelles […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 27.556.021 Cases and 897.920 Deaths as of today, 08th of September 2020 19.654.321 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.26 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]

TravelComments.com – Namibia’s International Tourism Revival Initiative: Namibia stops enforcing mandatory quarantine for tourists!

Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has announced ammendments to the country’s International Tourism Revival Initiative (TRI) protocols. Since the TRI protocols got implemented, Namibia’s tourism industry has not seen any bookings. This, as well as the fact that other countries in the region have opened up their borders with fewer restictions, […]

#TripAdvisor’s 10 best beaches in #Africa

EVEN TRIPADVISOR CAN GET IT WRONG AS #KENYA’S #DIANIBEACH BELONGS INTO THE TOP TEN (Posted 08th September 2020) (All pictures by ATCNews) No doubt will the Seychelles be over the moon, given that TripAdvisor in their current top beach destinations names a staggering six of their famous beaches among Africa’s top ten including positions 1 […]

The new Goma Serena Hotel – a week and counting to opening

SERENA HOTELS PREPARE FOR THE OPENING OF THE GOMA SERENA HOTEL (Posted 08th September 2020) The intended opening delayed by the outbreak of the global #COVID19 pandemic – it was initially scheduled for May this year – is the latest addition to the Serena Portfolio now just days away from welcoming its first guests. The […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 27.339.205 Cases and 893.799 Deaths as of today, 07th of September 2020 19.412.342 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.26 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]

#Zambia Tourism News Updates

THE LATEST FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM Zambia Travel Report – South Luangwa National Park Andrew Muswala of Travel and Leisure Zambia shares with us his most recent travel report, covering some of Zambia’s most incredible spots & lodges in South Luangwa National Park Tafika Camp Sunset I have been privileged to begin my nine-day solo safari adventure […]

TravelComments.com – Namibia: Eurowings to return to Namibia!

German budget carrier Eurowings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced the return to Namibia. Effective 19th of September 2020, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. Flights between to Windhoek will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and […]

#BreakingNews #Aviation #PiborAccident #Update

ADDED INFORMATION RECEIVED HELPS CLARIFY SOME OF THE DETAILS OF THIS SAD ACCIDENT (Posted 07th September 2020) ATCNews welcomes feedback from readers, more so when it helps to put facts right and avail additional information about an event covered. The recent accident at Pibor airfield, which cost the live of a young boy, prompted a […]

Seychelles Islands Foundation takes over Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve

FOND FERDINAND COMES UNDER #SIF MANAGEMENT (Posted 07th September 2020) Effective 01st of September has the Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve, located on Praslin Island, come under the management of the Seychelles Islands Foundation. The change was prompted by the retirement of the Chief Executive of Fond Ferdinand, giving SIF the dual task of managing the […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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