[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially launch South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) next week, marking a major milestone in government’s efforts to modernise the country’s immigration system through digital technology.
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has rejected a recent position by the association’s national leadership on the proposed review of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) sharing formula, warning that any reduction in the regulator’s allocation could undermine aviation safety oversight in Nigeria.
[ANGOP] Luanda — The first phase of the installment payment program for tourism services–involving the integration of sector operators, begins this Thursday (6). The initiative aims to facilitate citizens’ access to domestic tourism products and activities through more flexible payment options.
[This Day] The Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) has honoured the President of the Africa-International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC World), Dine Bouraima, and the organisation’s Vice President for Communications and International Relations, Kazeem Balogun, for their contributions to tourism development and economic growth in Africa.
[Nyasa Times] NICO General and Minet Malawi launch specialised coverage to protect operators against climate and economic shocks while keeping crucial foreign exchange within the country.
[Nile Post] Uganda Airlines will launch daily flights to Kigali from November 18, ending years in which RwandAir has largely enjoyed a monopoly on direct scheduled services between Uganda and Rwanda, as the national carrier accelerates its regional expansion strategy.
[Leadership] The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening investment, trade and tourism relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, declaring that Nigeria is open for business and well-positioned to attract greater foreign investment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
[Daily News] Dodoma — Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Dr Ashatu Kijaji has said the ambitious target of attracting seven million tourist arrivals this year is achievable, citing improved infrastructure in tourism destinations and the prevailing peace in the country.
[Nile Post] Uganda’s domestic aviation industry has received a boost following the launch of Air Serv’s scheduled passenger flights between Entebbe International Airport and Arua, a move expected to strengthen tourism, trade and regional connectivity in the West Nile sub-region.
[Daily Trust] Air Peace has commenced flight operations on the Lagos-Conakry-Bamako route, as part of its regional expansion strategy and strengthening air connectivity across West Africa.