Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has moved to clarify a misunderstanding on the gazetted regulations recommendations on the Critical Skills and General Work Visas. This comes after some media reports had stated that the department had done away with the Critical Skills Visa in favour of a point-based system. Briefing the media on the […]
Kenya Airways (KQ) has commenced training sessions for its cabin crew, aiming to replace the current staff provided under the Airbus wet lease agreement. With a target of training 60 cabin crew members, KQ has already commenced training for 30 personnel, with specialised trainers deployed for the task. To facilitate this transition, KQ intends to […]
Nairobi is vibrant city that offers a myriad of opportunities for memorable experiences. There’s always something to do, something to see and something to explore. In this feature, we set out on a journey to unveil some of the city’s most exciting and budget-friendly gems, transforming Nairobi into a playground for the thrifty adventurer. Photo […]
Kenya’s tourism revenue rose by 31 percent to Ksh352.5 billion last year, buoyed by a surge in African visitors, according to the latest data from the government. Statistics reveal that among the top ten countries in each region, Africa took the lead with 679,012 visitors, followed by Europe with 477,526, the Americas (319,220), Asia (182,027), […]
Namibia has taken a significant step to boost its tourism industry by announcing the implementation of visas on arrival at five key border posts across the country. The immigration ministry revealed this groundbreaking decision at their headquarters in Windhoek last week. Minister Albert Kawana emphasised the initiative’s potential to streamline travel procedures and facilitate hassle-free […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security on Monday officially launched visas on arrival at the Oshikango, Mohembo, Oranjemund, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts. The launch was officiated by minister of home affairs Albert Kawana in Windhoek. He said this was triggered by a boom in tourism. The number of tourists visiting Namibia […]
Kenya Airways, showcased a robust performance last year, witnessing a remarkable jump in operating profit to Ksh10.5 billion during the review period, buoyed by a substantial surge in revenue. The carrier experienced a substantial uptick in revenue, which soared 53 percent to Ksh178.5 billion, marking the first substantial growth in operating profit since 2017. This […]
Zanzibar, Tanzania — The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Tanzania’s Zanzibar has been declared one of the best airports in Africa, an official said on Thursday. Seif Abdalla Juma, director general of the Zanzibar Airports Authority, said the annual Airport Service Quality awards declared by Airports Council International, an organization of airport authorities that […]
Mr Wike added that the government had sent out a clarion call to private investors to look in the direction of tourism The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is ready to provide incentives to investors interested in developing the territory’s tourism sector. Mr Wike stated this at […]
The establishment of a Pan-African Airline, scheduled to take shape this year, has been delayed as the two carriers intended to form the alliance are seeking to recapitalise. Kenya Airways and South African Airways announced the establishment of the highly anticipated Pan-African Airline Group this year, following the initial proposal of the plan three years […]
The Federal Government has said the United Arab Emirates, UAE, is yet to lift the visa ban imposed on Nigeria. It said this after reports emerged that the Emirati authorities after a successful outcome of discussions between President Bola Tinubu and President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, lifted the visa restriction […]
The pilot and his student died in a mid-air collision with a Diani-bound passenger aircraft on take-off from Wilson Airport; 44 passengers unhurt. More details later …
Seychelles’ tourism authorities are looking into the possibility of lifting the existing moratorium on building new tourism establishments on La Digue Island, the third most populated of the island nation, said a top tourism official. Following a recent meeting with the island’s inhabitants, the principal secretary for tourism, Sherin Francis, said that the authorities were […]
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Airlines on Friday evening denied media reports claiming that it would reroute flights to avoid Somali airspace, which had previously been utilized for flights en route to Asia. On Friday afternoon, BBC Amharic reported that the airline has suspended flights to Somalia, choosing instead to fly towards Djibouti before proceeding over […]
Mauritius has been selected as a shortlisted nominee in the 31st annual World Travel Awards: Indian Ocean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2024: Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination 2024: Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2024: Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2024: Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination 2024: Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination […]
Nairobi — Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Inclusivity, Public Participation, and Customer Service Anastacia Nyalita says the County is set to benefit immensely in terms of tourism and economic upsurge ahead of the WRC Safari Rally which will be flagged off in the capital. The Rally will be flagged off at the Kenyatta International […]
The advent of financial technology and global adoption has been the answer to the long-waited solution to connecting world commerce with cross-border transactions, cutting off the barriers of trade and currency conversion. The innovation has helped businesses and even countries participate in global trade in real-time and repatriate remittances that took months just a few […]
“The computers were disconnected and vandalised, while some of the attendants we.re severely beaten by the passengers,” an attendant at the airport told PREMIUM TIMES Frustrated passengers of Dana Airline, on Monday, vandalised the check-in counter facility belonging to the airline over repeated flight delays and cancellation. The passengers disrupted the airline’s operations after long […]