New Twist in South Africa's Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal Opens Can of Worms
allAfrica
Lindiwe Sisulu, the Minister of Tourism, distanced herself from the reported R1 billion deal to sponsor Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
South African Tourism Wants to Sponsor Football Club Tottenham Hotspur - Is It a Good Idea? [opinion]
The Conversation Africa
South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is reported to be planning to spend US$52 million (about R900 million) to sponsor UK football team Tottenham Hotspur over three years. The… Read more »
U.S. Embassy Sends Security Alert on Roberts International Airport
New Republic
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia says it is aware of several recent audits of the Roberts International Airport (RIA), all of which have revealed significant shortcomings in airport… Read more »
Day, Week Group Trips - Boon for Domestic Tourism
The Herald
Leave nothing, but footprints, take nothing but photos, kill nothing, but time - this sounds familiar for those that enjoy exploring. Read more »
Ibom Air to Begin Commercial Flight to Seven African Countries
Premium Times
Ibom Air, which launched its maiden flight in June 2019, is rated as one of the most successful airlines in Nigeria. Read more »
SA Tourism Interim Chief Financial Officer Has Ties to Agency Which Could Cash in On Spurs Deal [analysis]
Daily Maverick
SA Tourism's interim Chief Financial Officer, Johan van der Walt, has admitted to having ties to an agency named in original documents relating to the controversial Tottenham… Read more »
Tourism Ministry Denies Reports of Proposed Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal
Scrolla
South Africa's tourism ministry has denied reports suggesting it planned to sponsor Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Read more »
What Manner of Man Was Richelieu Archie Williams? [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has lost an iconic aviator! Richelieu Archibald Williams was such a passionate man. He wanted safe and secure skies for his homeland. Not many, particularly quack elements… Read more »
Covid-19 - Nigeria Makes U-Turn, Mandates Vaccination for Travellers
Premium Times
The Nigerian government had in December 2022 ordered the relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisory. Read more »
Taag Cancels Windhoek-Luanda Return Flight On Safety Grounds
ANGOP
TAAG flight DT574 on Windhoek-Luanda route Tuesday (31) was canceled for security reasons and correct application of legislation in the civil aviation sector. Read more »
Somalia Suspends Flights for Crucial Anti-Al-Shabab Forum
Shabelle
Somalia has suspended all flights both local and international to and from Mogadishu on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia, Botswana One-Stop Border Post Coming Soon
New Era
President Hage Geingob and his counterpart from Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi on Sunday held a closed-door meeting at State House that focused on assessing the implementation… Read more »
Sheraton Abuja Hotel Changes Name
Premium Times
The disclosure marks the first corporate action by Capital Hotels since it was acquired by 22 Hospitality Limited in late September. Read more »
Travelling While Black - 7 South African Travelogues You Should Read [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Travel writing in Africa is often associated with colonial ventures of the past or white adventure pursuits of today. But Africans themselves have long produced captivating travel… Read more »
Cape Town's Beaches Are Dirtier Than They Seem
GroundUp
Several beaches were closed over the holidays, but test results show that water quality at some other beaches is even worse Read more »
