Milan Bergamo Airport suspended all flight operations for nearly two hours on Tuesday morning after a man was fatally pulled into the engine of a departing aircraft. Milan Bergamo Airport/Bahnfrend/Wikimedia Commons According to Italian news agency ANSA, the man accessed the taxiway and ran toward the aircraft—an Airbus A319 operated by low-cost carrier Volotea—which had…
Despite the growing importance of air travel for trade, tourism, and regional integration, not all African countries operate a functional national airline. While some nations, such as Ethiopia and Rwanda, have flag carriers, others have grounded their fleets due to financial challenges, mismanagement, or political instability. In many cases, these countries now rely on foreign…
There’s nothing like bathing outdoors — steam curling from a wood-fired tub, cool water trickling from a rain shower, or the crisp splash of a rock pool under the sun. For year-end breaks or faraway holidays, these stays bring you closer to nature, one soak at a time. KolKol Mountain Lodge – Overberg, Western Cape…
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has praised Ghanaian makeup artist, Ms Roselyn Akosua Mantey, for setting a new Guinness World Record after applying makeup continuously to over 120 people across five nights. The record-breaking session lasted a total of 103 hours, 25 minutes and 33 seconds demonstrating her mental…
Image: Unsplash The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is reigniting national debate by proposing to change South Africa’s name to the Republic of Azania, a move they say would reclaim cultural identity and sever colonial ties. ALSO READ: Two female tourists killed by elephant during walking safari in Zambia ATM leader Vuyo Zungula announced that his…
The Rehoboth Town Council has donated 11 hectares of land for the construction of a modern sport stadium to benefit the community. It has been donated to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture for these purposes. Councillor Jacky Khariseb announced this during the fifth ordinary council meeting held recently. “The stadium…
Image: Wikimedia Commons / Horia Varlan The Camino de Santiago is the world’s most famous pilgrimage route — and rightly so. But it’s not the only one. Across the world, ancient paths still wind through forests, across mountains, and into sacred cities, walked for centuries by seekers, monks, merchants and travellers. ALSO READ: Hikes to…
Kilosa — MIKUMI National Park is set to inaugurate a new entrance gate in Kilosa District, strategically located to better serve tourists arriving via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). This significant development is expected to dramatically reduce travel time and further invigorate domestic tourism. Park Chief Warden Commissioner Augustine Masesa announced the plan recently, saying…
Thirteen beaches along KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast have officially reopened for swimming, marking a welcome turnaround for the region’s tourism sector. Olivia Pedler/Unsplash The announcement came from the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence after close monitoring of the annual sardine run revealed the main shoals have now moved offshore, significantly reducing the likelihood of…
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