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Monthly Archives: November 2017

attack

Nigeria mosque attack: FCO issues travel alert

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel alert for Nigeria after an estimated 50 people died following a suicide bomb attack at a...
visa exemption

SA, Angola concludes visa exemption agreement

The governments of South Africa and Angola have reportedly concluded a visa exemption agreement, in which ordinary passport holders are not required to obtain...
Bath

54 on Bath launches new champagne garden

Tsogo Sun’s luxury Johannesburg hotel, 54 On Bath, has launched its new champagne bar and garden by Maison Perrier-Jouët, where guests are able to...
tourism

#CapeWaterCrises: New initiative introduced to help tourism sector reduce usage

The Western Cape Government and Wesgro in partnership with CapeNature and Airbnb, will distribute 2 300 low-flow shower heads that save both water (by...
Zimbabwe

Mugabe resigns, but what does the future hold for Zimbabwe?

Robert Mugabe has resigned as president of Zimbabwe after 37 years ruling the African nation. His resignation comes shortly after lawmakers began impeachment proceedings...
club med

Club Med to take over Seychelles resort

Club Med has confirmed that it is to take over the management of Seychelles’ Ste Anne Beachcomber Resort in an agreement signed with the...
DANA Air

Striking workers ground Dana Air

Striking workers have reportedly grounded Dana Air operations, as aviation unions are accusing the airline of anti-labour practices. Local media are reporting that the National...
Mugabe

Increasingly tense political situation in Zimbabwe – FCO

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Zimbabwe on 21 November, acknowledging that the “political situation is becoming increasingly tense”. In its...

5 Festive Things to Do in Cape Town This December

Soon, shorts, slops and all things “outdoors” will be the order of the day in Cape Town, as December marks the beginning of the...
France

Air France introduces new Paris to Nairobi service

Effective 25 March 2018, Air France will introduce a new thrice-weekly service between Paris and Nairobi. The airline will deploy a Boeing 787, equipped...