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To Meet Aircraft Demand, Boeing Opens Offices In South Africa And Kenya AFK Insider
U.S.-based aerospace and defense company Boeing International plans to open two new offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya, the company said Tuesday in a statement… Read more>>

Rwanda becomes newest addition to VWSA’s Africa expansion Business Live
Barely two months after starting production at a low-volume car assembly plant in Kenya, Volkswagen SA (VWSA) is in discussions… Read more>>

TOURISM

Aviation in Africa: A burgeoning industry Weekend Post
“Travelers are increasingly demanding reliable connectivity that gives them more control over their travel experience and expands their options for on-the-go travel purchases.” This is…Read more>>

Kenya: Diani Beach Ranked Among Top 25 in Africa Daily Nation
Diani beach in Kwale County has been voted the seventh best beach in Africa in 2017 by an American travel website, TripAdvisor. The popular white sand beach in the… Read more>>

Major Competitors Savanna Sunrise and HotelOga Agree to Merge Footprint to Africa
Main rivals Savanna Sunrise and HotelOga have signed an agreement to merge, creating an African giant in Hospitality Marketing Technology, shifting their focus to Global Frontier and Emerging Markets…Read more>>

The sun rises on online travel in Africa Eye for Travel
As prices for minerals rise, Africa’s business travel sector is benefiting and a number of firms are gearing up for a predicted boom in online travel. Sally White reports… Read more>>