Lake boat accident claims at least 26 lives in Congolese waters of Lake Tanganyika
CASUALTY FIGURES RISE SHARPLY AS DOZENS MORE BODIES RETRIEVED (Posted 16th December 2014) Additional information received overnight from a source in Tanzania now speak of at least 129 bodies which were recovered from the waters of Lake Tanganyika, making this one of the worst lake disasters in recent history. Wrote the source when passing the […]
Why does Tanzania’s security apparatus not crack down on possession and use of explosives?
DYNAMITE FISHING IN TANZANIA – A GROWING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE AND A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO NATIONAL SECURITY (Posted 15th December 2014) Possession and use of explosives is not just an ordinary criminal offense in Uganda, Rwanda or Kenya but in this day and age an offense under the respective anti-terrorism legislation, and for good […]
No 293 Wildlife Trade News 13th December 2014
Your daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes in the spotlight today …………………… WWF: Over-hunting slashing wild animal population in Sabah/Malaysia: Sabah is an example, not unlike CITES and its impotent Standing Committee, where the absence of people prepared to enforce the law has enabled and empowered criminals to take what […]
Uganda’s rafting operators feel let down by the World Bank
WORLD BANK GOES DEAF AS ISIMBA CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES (Posted 14th December 2014) Just back from a country where environmental protection ranks as a centerpiece in national politics, Rwanda, has information emerged that in Uganda the same may not hold true, nor does it apparently any longer hold water in the corridors of the Washington based […]
12 remarkable months inspired by a remarkable woman
CARMEN NIBIGIRA – A SWANSONG OF A REMARKABLE YEAR AT BURUNDI TOURISM (Posted 12th December 2014) Carmen Nibigira, immediate former Head of Burundi Tourism, who arrived like a whirlwind early this year and who brought a breath of fresh air in to the corridors of Burundi’s primary marketing agency, has yesterday spoken out about her […]
Exclusive interview with John Mirenge, CEO of RwandAir, who breaks news about Lusaka flights, and more
RWANDAIR’S FUTURE IS BRIGHT SAYS THE AIRLINE’S CEO JOHN MIRENGE (Posted 13th December 2014) When John Mirenge, CEO of RwandAir, a few days ago received the IOSA Certificate from IATA’s Vice President for Africa Raphael Kuuchi, he singled out the support by the government of Rwanda and the hard work and dedication of his staff […]
Blood ivory and China – one does not go without the other
CHINA IN THE CROSS HAIRS AGAIN AS 1.120 ELEPHANT TUSKS ARE SEIZED IN HONG KONG (Posted 13th December 2014) The seizure yesterday by Hong Kong customs officials of 1.120 tusks, weighing nearly 2.3 tons, some 13 rhino horns and several leopard skins once again shows that the hunger and greed for ivory trinkets amongst China’s […]
Rhino rangers don’t stop for Christmas
News from Save the Rhino International Rhino rangers don’t stop for Christmas, please help support our ‘Help a Ranger, Save a Rhino’ appeal Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Rhino rangers don’t stop for Christmas While we enjoy Christmas in the comfort of our own homes, the rhino rangers of […]
No 292 Wildlife Trade News 12th December 2014
Another dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes from Africa and around the world in the spotlight today …………………… Zim elephant tragedy unfolds Australian Hank Jenkin, a former top official from Cites, which regulates the global trade in endangered species, was recruited as a consultant by wealthy businessmen and the Chinese government […]
International Golf returns to Reunion after more than 10 years
REUNION SET TO HOST THE FRENCH GOLF OPEN DOUBLE CHAMPIONSHIP (Posted 12th December 2014) Reunion Island is known for a great many outdoor activities and adventure sports but less so for golfing, even though three major courses are found on the island and offer visitors the opportunity to mingle with local fans of the game. […]
East African travel and tourism – Finally some real action
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH REPORTED FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM (Posted 12th December 2014) At a meeting yesterday in Nairobi, ahead of Kenya’s Independence Day which is celebrated today, 12th of December, did the Heads of State of the so called Coalition of the Willing take two key decisions which will change the face of travel and […]
Ahsante Sana #sfw2014
A big THANK YOU from Mustafa Hassanali of the Swahili Fashion Week & Awards SWAHILI FASHON WEEK & AWARDS 2014 East & Central Africa’s Largest Fashion event has come to an end for the Year 2014. On behalf of the Sponsors, Fashionistas,Fans, Suppliers, Media, 23 designers from Tazania & Beyond, 35+ Models, various volunteers, SDR […]
Closer commercial cooperation but without financial ties – SAA and Etihad
ETIHAD AND SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS RELEASE JOINT STATEMENT ON ‘STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP’ (Posted 11th December 2014) Following comments made earlier in the week by South African Airways’ CEO Niko Bezuidenhoot about the dire situation the airline is in and the subsequent launch of a 90 day emergency programme, have both SAA and Etihad now issued a […]
Reunion, more popular than ever before
REUNION NOW HAS 400.000 FANS – AND ADDING MORE EVERY DAY (Posted 11th December 2014) Is it the location, deep in the Indian Ocean with an ever warm climate, is it the Creole culture, crafts or cuisine or is it France’ giving the island a superb infrastructure, or is it perhaps the mix of it […]
No 290 Wildlife Trade News 10th December 2014
Your daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes and guess which name comes up on top again … in the spotlight today …………………… Elephant slaughter, China ivory sales ‘out of control’http://www.mysinchew.com/node/104041?tid=37 BLAME CITES/UNEP AND ITS BUREACRATS FOR BEING SO SOFT ON CHINESE WILDLIFE CRIME OVER THE PAST DECADE…..and it continues, bigger […]
China’s Illegal Ivory Trade Escalating Out Of Control
China, China and more China … China’s Illegal Ivory Trade Escalating Out Of Control Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. China’s Illegal Ivory Trade Escalating Out Of Control Save The Elephants | 09 December, 2014 | Iain Douglas-Hamilton | The illegal ivory trade is exploding in China, overwhelming efforts to […]
RwandAir joins the aviation elite after passing IOSA audit
RWANDAIR RECEIVES IOSA CERTIFICATE FROM IATA (Posted 11th December 2014) Yesterday afternoon saw the successful conclusion of a two year process of preparing for and then undergoing IATA’s Operational Safety Audit, when Mr. Raphael Kuuchi, IATA’s Vice President for Africa formally handed over the certificate to RwandAir’s CEO Mr. John Mirenge. The Bourbon Coffee Shop […]
Press Release A World First to Save the World’s Last
Stark news about the future of the Northern White Rhinoson the Ol Pejeta Conservancy but then there is a ray of hope … [PRESS RELEASE] A World First to Save the World’s Last Artificial techniques of reproduction may be the answer to saving the northern white rhino Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 For Immediate Release Ol […]
Hargeisa to get connected to Dubai come March 2015
FLYDUBAI ANNOUNCES HARGEISA ROUTE IN CONTINUED ROLLOUT ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 11th December 2014) Only two months after the launch of six additional destinations across Eastern Africa, Entebbe, Bujumbura, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar has flydubai announced yet another African destination to come on line in quarter one of 2015. Hargeisa in Somaliland, a […]
South African Airways – seeking a knight in shining armour (or rather a suitor with deep pockets)
INTRIGUING AVIATION NEWS FROM SOUTH AFRICA GIVE SAA HEADLINES NO ONE WANTED (Posted 10th December 2014) It was a shared tweet yesterday which rang the alarm bells, when it was suggested that South African Airways current CEO Nico Bezuidenhout, one of several the airline went through over the past few years, had raised the prospect […]
Ol Pejeta December 2014 – Your Wildlife and Community News
The latest information and news updates from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Kenya’s most complete wilderness experience in one single place view online | send to a friend | visit Ol Pejeta December 2014 Dear Friend of Ol Pejeta: Refreshed Rangers To keep our rangers up to date with the latest cutting edge techniques in […]
Stress free travel? Lilian Gaitho thinks it has much to do with financial discipline
This is the latest in a series of articles contributed by Lilian Gaitho, PR Manager of Jovago.com who shares her insights of how best to reduce stress when travelling over the holiday season. Five Guidelines to Avoid Over-Spending this Christmas The Holiday is getting closer and closer, while all of us are trying to surprise […]
Multi million US Dollar investment set to keep Dar es Salaam Serena on top
MAJOR UPGRADE IN THE PIPELINE FOR DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL (Posted 10th December 2014) Christmas every year is a time of corporate giving, for social causes but also in terms of superb offers for their clients and it is no different at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel, though with a bit of a […]
No 289 Wildlife Trade News 9th December 2014
A very special daily dose of bad news … as Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, minces no words about whom he holds responsible and liable for the elephant and rhino slaughter in Africa … CHINA … in the spotlight today …………………… William attacks China over ivory trade: Prince risks diplomatic row on US trip […]
Safaris – powered by hot air …
BALLOON SAFARIS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK (Posted 09th December 2014) weya Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park has announced that they partnered with Balloon Tours (U) to offer early morning balloon safaris over sections of the park. The lodge said on their Facebook page yesterday: ‘Mweya Safari Lodge has teamed […]
Precision Air in the news as tickets can and must be won
FLY – WIN – FLY SOME MORE (Posted 09th December 2014) Precision Air has yesterday launched a campaign which gives their passengers the opportunity to use their ticket numbers to become part of a raffle under which 10 free tickets a week can be won. Running until February will the weekly draws give the lucky […]
Fastjet sells two ‘surplus’ ATR 72’s belonging to their dormant West African operations
GOING – GOING – GONE AS FASTJET SELLS TWO FORMER FLY540 ATR’S (Posted 09th December 2014) After halting operations of Fly 540 Angola and Fly 540 Ghana, two companies which Fastjet acquired while still pursuing a partnership with Fly 540 in Kenya, something which ultimately proved elusive, were two ATR 72-500 aircraft of these West […]
New post What do elephants going to China have to do with great ape trafficking?
More bad news … and to put one thing right, reacting to several mails received … I am NOT anti China as it has been suggested by some readers (guess where they are from of course) BUT openly admite I am vehemently against the s*** they do when it comes to ivory, rhino horn and […]
Fastjet offers Zanzibar flights to travelers from South Africa through partnership with local airline
FASTJET STRIKES DEAL TO OFFER ZANZIBAR CONNECTIVITY (Posted 09th December 2014) While not operating flights to and from Zanzibar directly has Fastjet recognized that demand for vacations on the ‘Spice Island’, in particular from South Africa, exists and is apparently growing as the festive season approaches. Subsequently has the airline now struck a deal with […]
Staying connected – made easier in Dar es Salaam
STAYING CONNECTED WHILE ENROUTE TO OR FROM THE HOTEL – FAB CARS DOES IT (Posted 09th December 2014) Travelling often exposes the soft underbelly of the concept of staying connected 24/7, as frequent travelers well know. After leaving either the office or the home, where connectivity is of course guaranteed, and enroute to the airport, […]
