insert_link World Maldives to woo Indian tourists back amid ongoing diplomatic spat A key tourism body in Maldives says it plans to hold road shows in India, as part of a pan to woo Indian tourists back to the island nation.At the start of the year, a diplomatic spat between the two countries escalated after a few Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments online about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of Indians responded with a #BoycottMaldives campaign on social media. today12 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Tunisia’s El Kef city is rich in heritage: centuries of cultural mixing give it a distinct identity By Majdi Faleh, Nottingham Trent University; Asma Gharbi, Université de Carthage, and Nourchen Ben Fatma, Université de Carthage El Kef is a city built into the southern face of Jebel Dyr mountain, which is linked to the High Atlas mountains in the north-western region of Tunisia that borders on Algeria. The breeze that sweeps off the mountain and through the city’s streets offers relief from the hot […] today9 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Twin rate cuts set Mozambique apart as African currency rally By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Mozambique’s central bank has decisively cut its benchmark lending rate to 15.75% from 16.5%, setting a precedent as the first African country to slash rates twice in 2024. The move highlights Maputo’s aggressive push for economic growth amid a wider trend of cooling inflation and currency stability against the US dollar across Africa. Rate cuts in the southeastern African nation, prompted […] today8 April, 2024
insert_link Local O&L leisure commences upgrades and renovations at Midgard Namibia is experiencing a transformative shift towards becoming a premier destination, and O&L Leisure is at the forefront of this evolution. With a steadfast commitment to authenticity, care, and passion, O&L Leisure proudly announces the commencement of upgrades and renovations to 25 rooms at Midgard, a cherished retreat nestled in the heart of Namibia's captivating landscapes. As Namibia transitions into a premium destination, O&L Leisure is aligning its […] today27 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Governor says Zambezi Region could feed Namibia Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, has called on investors to take advantage of the fertile land available in the region and invest in agriculture and other potential tourism activities. Pointing to an abundance of water, wildlife, fish and other natural resources including rivers such as Zambezi, Kwandu, Linyanti and Chobe, Sampofu insisted that the region has the potential to provide employment opportunities and food security for Namibia. today22 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Focus – 19 March 2024 Hospitality Association of Namibia CEO, Gitta Paetzold, updates us on Namibia's participation at the recently held ITB trade show in Berlin. https://iono.fm/e/1417574 today20 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Colonial statues in Africa have been removed, returned and torn down again – why it’s such a complex history By Sophia Labadi, University of Kent In 2020, the murder of George Floyd in the US served as a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. It sparked widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism. It also ignited debates about historical symbols of oppression, such as statues of figures associated with racial injustices. These debates presented colonial statues in Africa as having been contested and […] today13 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Happy smiling African children: why school tourism in Zimbabwe shouldn’t be encouraged Children will often sing and dance for visiting tourists. Pascal Deloche/GODONG Kathleen Smithers, Charles Sturt University A large, air-conditioned bus draws up outside a school. Tourists, most from Europe and the US, disembark, cameras at the ready. Some have brought gifts: packages of pens and pencils. They distribute these to the children, who spontaneously begin singing and dancing. This scene and others like it play out in schools around the […] today11 March, 2024
insert_link Africa After Ivory Coast’s thrilling AFCON 2023 can Ghana’s Africa Games 2023 shape up? By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency After the eventful, action-filled AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast that concluded last month, West Africa is now hosting another sporting extravaganza, as Ghana hosts the 13th edition of the Africa Games. This promises a month packed with athleticism, passion, and continental unity, with surge in the number of participating countries. The pan-African multi-sport event, organized under the African Union's Sports […] today8 March, 2024
