Zimbabwe announces US$20 million stimulus package for tourism sector
Zimbabwe president Emerson Mnangagwa has allocated an initial US$20 Million (ZW$ 500 million) stimulus package to for the tourism sector which is one of the hardest hit sectors. The package […]
Aviation consultancy to map out new airline to replace SAA, says DPE
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) said on Saturday it had roped in an international aviation firm to assist with the formation of a new airline to replace the embattled […]
Ghana: Domestic flights resume today
Domestic flight operations have resumed today, with the two main operators—Africa World Airlines (AWA) and PassionAir—announcing once-daily flight operations on the Accra-Kumasi-Accra and Accra-Tamale-Accra routes. Africa World Airlines’ once-daily Accra-Kumasi-Accra […]
Simphiwe Dana releases new album ” Bamako”
South African Xhosa singer and songwriter, Simphiwe Dana, has finally released her long awaited and muchly anticipated fifth studio album called Bamako. The album, co-produced by the legendary Grammy Award […]
Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen dies aged 79
Pioneering Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, a co-founder of the Afrobeat musical genre, died in Paris on Thursday aged 79, his manager says. “We don’t know the exact cause of death,” […]
10 African songs for International Jazz Day
Africa’s interest in and bond with jazz music is significant, and it has resulted in numerous outstanding works through collaborations between jazz and traditional musicians at national, continental and international […]
South Africa: Court throws out suit challenging the disbursements of Tourism Relief fund
Photo: Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has won her battle to allocate her departmental Covid-19 Tourism Relief Fund to qualifying sector business according to the broad-based black […]
Kempinski Hotels announce ‘White Glove Service’ for guests
Kempinski Hotels has launched the “Kempinski White Glove Service” to meet highest level of service and guest comfort during and after current situation. High quality and sophisticated service combined with […]
A decision to shut SAA reached: NTM
SAA is being run by business practitioners. The National Transport Movement (NTM) says a decision to shut down South African Airways (SAA) and form a new airline has been reached. […]