by Ifeanyi Emmanuel The “catastrophic” day when taps in Cape Town are switched off because of a shortage of water has been moved 25 days later, to 11 May. It was previously set at...
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Why a South African game reserve is dehorning its rhinos
The tiny Robinson R22 helicopter hangs low in the sky, seemingly only 20m above ground. Suddenly it tips vertiginously, the tail almost vertical, and hurtles forward. Anton Louw, the ranger in our open safari...
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Eastern Cape: Why Nelson Mandela’s birthplace is South Africa’s most underrated gem
It may not have the polish of Joburg or Cape town, but Qunu offers an unbeatable window into authentic rural living in South Africa, says Claire Webb by Ifeanyi Emmanuel After bumping and juddering down...
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Africa: Kenyan Govt. Seeks PPP For New Nairobi Airport Terminal And Runway To Increase Capacity
by Ifeanyi Emmanuel The Kenyan Government is seeking a Private Public Partnership (PPP), to build both a second runway and a new terminal building aimed at doubling the airport’s passenger handling capacity. According to...
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Africa: Despite Increase in Airlines’ Capacity In Nigeria’s Aviation Sector, Airfares Still High At Low Season
by Ifeanyi Emmanuel Low passenger traffic with accompanying low fares that follow the Christmas season in the previous years has not been witnessed this year, as the cost of tickets are still very high,...
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Africa: To boost the country’s exports, Nigerian govt seeks removal of Nigerian products from Chinese Protocol Lists
by Ifeanyi Emmanuel To help to increase Nigeria’s non-oil exports and boost Nigeria’s trade with China, the Nigerian government has requested the removal of Nigerian agricultural produce from the Chinese Protocol Lists. According to...
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News: Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees as Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition sets new record
by Ifeanyi Emmanuel More than 40,000 people – including 30,000 visitors – attended the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded last week in Dubai, UAE. According to a press release by...
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Water supply cuts on the cards in poorly paying municipalities
Ifeanyi Emmanuel THE government is moving ahead with the implementation of water supply cuts in municipalities that do not pay and owe the country’s water boards billions of rands. The Department of Water and...
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South African Airways supports Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit
by Ifeanyi Emmanuel South African Airways, the flag carrier airline of South Africa has partnered with the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit 2023. The partnership aims to offer discounted airfares to all delegates...
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10 Facts About the Pyramids of Giza and Mysteries of Them
by Ifeanyi Emmanuel The Pyramids of Giza are some of the most recognizable structures in the world. Located in Egypt, they were built more than 4,500 years ago and continue to intrigue people to...
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