February 11

• Economists Dispute 9,4 Percent Growth Rate

  Zimbabwe Independent

  SOME economic commentators have questioned the economic growth rates of the Zimbabwean economy saying that the growth is being overstated. Read more »

• Gifted Country Needs a Publicity Push

  Observer

  It is no surprise that the world's most famous travel bible Lonely Planet has recognised the nature, culture, beauty and hospitality that Uganda has to offer. Read more »

• ADC Becomes ISO Certified

  Nairobi Star

  The Agricultural Development Corporation is now an ISO certified parastatal. ADC was awarded the ISO certification last night by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. Read more »

February 10

• Funding - Call for Applications to the Legal Defence Fund - Feb 2012 [press release]

  IHRDA

  The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), with the financial support of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), is operating a fund for... Read more »

• Dangote to Crash Cement Prices With New N160 Billion Plant

  Daily Trust

  The Chairman of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said yesterday that he intended to crash cement prices in the country with the commissioning of his $1 billion... Read more »

• Country's Seven Wonders - Gains, Challenges

  Leadership

  Nigeria's seven wonderful destinations were yesterday unveiled at the Headquartres of the Nigerian Tourism Development Agency in Abuja. Read more »

• Terrorism - FG Reorganises Security at Airports

  This Day

  The Federal Government has started urgent reorganisation of security at the nation's airports and has procured sophisticated security equipment to be placed at strategic locations... Read more »

• Nnaji Explains Power Outage at Abuja Airport

  This Day

  Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has said that the sudden outage of power supply Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja was not related to alleged failure... Read more »

• The Security Risk Posed by Touts at Airports [analysis]

  This Day

  Over the years touting at Nigeria's busiest airport in Lagos has refused to go away. There are fears that with the security situation in the country, terrorist could use them to... Read more »

• FG May Pay Hydro U.S.$6 Million Debt From BASA Fund

  This Day

  There are indications that the Federal Government may pay Hydro Air Cargo the $6 million (N960 million) awarded to it by the court after its aircraft was damaged when it landed on... Read more »

• NCAA Case Against BA, Virgin Atlantic Dismissed

  This Day

  After sitting for about three weeks the judicial appeal panel set up by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to investigate the N37.6 billion ($235 million) fine slammed on... Read more »

• FG Orders Staff, Financial Audit of Aviation Parastatals

  This Day

  The Federal Government has ordered the comprehensive staff and financial audit of the four aviation agencies, including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the... Read more »

• Major Air Crashes Traced to Runway Operations [analysis]

  This Day

  The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren has said that many air accidents could be attributed to runway operations, either at landing... Read more »

• Minister Blames Abuja Airport Power Outage On Faulty Generator

  Vanguard

  The Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has explained that the power outage experienced in the early hours of Thursday (yesterday) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,... Read more »

• No Ferry Service From Noon to 9.30 Pm 170 Vehicles On the Queue

  Foroyaa

  These two reporters witnessed that 170 vehicles were on the queue at the Barra ferry crossing point from 12 noon to 9:30 pm without any explanation given to the desperate... Read more »

• UNWTO - Let's Shame Our Detractors [column]

  The Herald

  MY experience at the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly in South Korea last year tells me that Zimbabwe is indeed on the right path in terms of the vision... Read more »

• Residents of Lamin and Surrounding Settlements Complain About Transport Difficulties

  Foroyaa

  The residents of Lamin and the surrounding settlements are complaining about the difficulties they always encounter with the commercial vans when they want to return home from... Read more »

• 'Govt Should Relax Conditions On Duty Exemptions' [opinion]

  The Herald

  THE application for duty exemption on equipment meant for the hospitality industry should be more flexible to enable players in the sector to benefit sufficiently, a local... Read more »

• 'Budget Estimates Represent the Interest of Elites'

  Daily Trust

  The 2012 proposed budget estimates do not represent the real needs of the Nigerian population but only the interest of the ruling elites, the Lead Director, Centre for Social... Read more »

• Golf Tourism Set to Expand

  Nairobi Star

  In 2009, Kenya was voted 'Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year' by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. Read more »

February 9

• UNWTO General Assembly - Now Is the Time to Prepare [editorial]

  The Herald

  ON 26 August next year, Zimbabwe puts itself and its northern neighbour, Zambia, under the world spotlight when they co-host the prestigious United Nations World Tourism... Read more »

• Airzim Needs Urgent Attention - Mzembi

  The Herald

  TOURISM and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi says Government should sort out the financial mess in Air Zimbabwe ahead of the United Nations World Organisation General... Read more »

• Roshene Singh Named an Internationalist

  Biz-Community

  South African Tourism's chief marketing officer, Roshene Singh, is now an Internationalist - and has joined very exclusive group that shows outstanding thinking in global brand... Read more »

• Conferences Discuss Social Media & Tourism, Web 3.0

  Biz-Community

  Two conferences coming up will offer new perspectives on digital marketing. The first is the Social Media & Tourism Forum being held 28 February-1 March 2012 at the Crowne... Read more »

• No New Terminal for Lagos Airport Soon - FAAN

  Daily Trust

  Those clamoring for a new terminal building for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, will have to wait a little longer as the Federal Airports Authority of... Read more »