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Namibia

Tour operators criticise poor national park maintenance as tourism image suffers

Dune 7 Photo: Trip Advisor Swakopmund - Tour operators have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of public facilities at national parks, warning that poor maintenance is damaging the country’s international tourism reputation. Their criticism came during a stakeholder meeting held in Swakopmund, where industry professionals voiced frustration at broken and unhygienic amenities at popular destinations like Etosha National Park and Dune 7. The Namibia Press Agency reports that […]

today8 July, 2025

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Namibia

e-Visa System Launched to Ease Travel

A streamlined e-Visa system has been introduced by the Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Ministry to simplify visa applications. The online service lets travelers apply in advance, reducing congestion at entry points. Delphin Ilunga, who serves on the Tour and Safari Association Board and as vice-chairperson of the Federation of the Tourism Association, praised the move.  

today4 March, 2025

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Africa

Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries

  Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries, following president Nana Akufo-Addo's approval last month. This landmark decision, pledged during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, aims to strengthen continental ties and boost tourism, trade and travel. Previously, Ghana offered visa-free access to 26 African nations and visas on arrival to 25. Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin as the fifth African nation with a continent-wide visa-free […]

today6 January, 2025

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Business / Economics

Airports Company South Africa prepares for record festive travel

Airports Company South Africa says it is ready to welcome record passenger volumes this festive season. Plans are in place to ensure smooth travel at its airports nationwide. During a briefing, ACSA's Group Executive Airport Operations Management Terence Delomoney announced measures such as improved infrastructure, e-Gates, optimised queues, and reliable baggage systems.  

today16 December, 2024

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Namibia

New flights to link Windhoek to Botswana and Durban

Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana will launch new flights connecting Windhoek with Maun, Kasane, and Gaborone, with the Gaborone service extending to Durban. These routes will strengthen business and leisure travel between Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The Namibia Airports Company, facilitating these operations, said the initiative will increase air access to Namibia. NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati.     Starting from 1 November, Air Botswana will introduce two additional […]

today15 August, 2024

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Lifestyle

Survey names Cape Town as Africa’s best airport

Cape Town’s airport has been named the best airport on the continent in a customer survey by the consumer ratings organisation Skytrax. Globally, the city is ranked 54th. According to BBC Africa, two other South African airports, Durban and Johannesburg, came second and third respectively in the continental listing. The airport in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa was ranked seventh in Africa and Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport came 10th.

today18 April, 2024