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Trade News
Seychelles to Speak at Pacific Islands Conference
Former Seychelles President James Alix Michel has been invited to attend the 1st High-Level Pacific Blue Economy Conference (PBEC) under…
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SA Tourism CEO Joins Speakers for THINC Africa 2017
HVS South Africa, organiser of the 2017 edition of the Tourism, Hotel Investment, and Networking Conference (THINC) Africa has confirmed that…
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Digital Nomads Swap London For Cape Town
Digital marketing guru Simon Lewis, the creator of Travel Concept Solutions (TCS) and Co Working Days, has partnered with Wesgro,…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #9
I begin this report with a well-known quote from the great philosopher, Socrates: “When the debate is lost, slander becomes…
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Travel
100 Best Attractions for a Road Trip Journey in South Africa
Breath-taking sunsets, an incredible amount of beautiful and diverse wildlife, unspoiled and rugged scenery! These are just a few words…
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Trade News
King Price Launches Royal Namibia Deal
When it comes to car insurance, you probably wouldn’t want cover for the rusted vintage relic embedded in the Namibian sand…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Hotels: The Mantis Collection
The Mantis Collection, comprised of hotels, eco-escapes and lifestyle resorts, is deeply rooted in African conservation; with a vision for…
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Sustainable Tourism
EcoPlanet Bamboo: Sustainability for Africa
EcoPlanet Bamboo represents the first successful and the only sustainability certified commercial bamboo farms in Africa and has set the…
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Accolades
2017 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Winners
The World Luxury Spa Awards and World Luxury Restaurant Awards are established global organisations providing luxury spas and restaurants with…
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Business & Finance
Economic Benefits of Hosting Events in Africa
An Independent report has revealed a seven-figure economic boost to destinations that have hosted the Africa Hotel Investment Forum over…
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Business & Finance
Business Tourism in Africa Continues to Expand
Perceptions of Africa as a business destination have changed vastly in recent times. The ICCA 2016 rankings reveal that Africa…
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Destinations
Discover Luxury in Kenya
Kenya is an exceptional African destination for luxury safari and beach holidays with variety to suit different segments; couples, honeymooners…
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THINC Africa Launches Business Meetings
Delegates registered to attend the Tourism, Hotel Investment and Networking Conference (THINC) Africa event this year, can now schedule appointments…
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Events
How to Get More Business Deals at Travel Trade Events
To increase the economic impact of events and create a win-win situation for destinations and business tourists, the Meetings, Incentive,…
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Events
Zimbabwe: Sanganai World Tourism Expo
Organised by Zimbabwe Tourism, the 2017 edition of the annual Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo will showcase the widest variety of…
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Legal
The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman – Part 2
IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: THE CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES OMBUDSMAN (‘CGSO’), TERMS OF REFERENCE, POWERS & FUNCTIONS The primary focus…
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Trade News
1st Annual Dwars River Valley Street Art Festival
The Dwars River Valley lies between the popular Winelands towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. It is home to Pniel, Kylemore,…
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SA Tourism Invites Trade For Nordic Roadshow
South African Tourism is inviting the South African travel trade to apply to join a roadshow through the Nordic region from…
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Glass Slipper Fits LUX Resorts South Africa
Rivonia-based PR agency, Glass Slipper Communications, has been appointed to manage the public relations and publicity requirements of LUX* Resorts…
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New Coworking Space Launched in Johannesburg
The first Perch Co-Working Space in South Africa opened its doors in Rosebank, Johannesburg to a thriving business, freelance, creative…
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Trade News
Alternative Hotels Debate at #THINCAfrica2017
With the rise of the sharing economy and collaborative consumption, concepts such as shared-holiday ownership, aggregators, Airbnb and hybrid hotels…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #8
I start this edition with a quote I really appreciate from Winston Churchill: “You cannot reach your destination if you stop…
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Durban ICC Celebrates Two Decades
The Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) turns 20 on the 8th August, an event that makes winning the…
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Trade News
6 Tips for Responsible Travel
While South Africans are by no means in the same league as other international tourists we can all do our…
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Swaziland Launches Accommodation Grading
Swaziland, in its efforts to continue being one of Africa’s leading travel destinations, has officially announced the implementation of accommodation…
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Trade News
Game Lodge Whitepaper to Launch at #THINCAfrica2017
Travel and tourism in Africa are often synonymous with wildlife safaris. As tourism in sub-Saharan Africa grows there is an increasing…
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Trade News
aha Makalali Completes Private Tented Camp
aha Makalali Private Tented Camp, situated within the Makalali Private Game Reserve and just 30 minutes’ drive from the aha…
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Trade News
Poor Viz Delay ORTIA Flights
Kempton Park, 24 July 2017 – Poor visibility due to early morning fog around O. R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) caused 24 flights…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #7
Reactions from my Fifth Tourism Report revealed a marked interest across the board concerning the exorbitant costs of building material…
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Trade News
South African In Top 25 In Global Meetings Industry
Durban businesswoman Nina Freysen-Pretorius has been named as one of the most influential people in the international meetings industry in…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #6: In Memory of Louis D’Offay
Louis D’Offay, the well-known and highly respected hotelier from the Seychelles island of Praslin, died on the 18th July 2017 leaving…
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Trade News
Air Mauritius Wins World Travel Awards
Air Mauritius won two distinctions at the 2017 edition of the World Travel Awards – Indian Ocean. The Amédée Maingard…
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TGCSA Welcomes 64 new Members
More South African establishments are opening their doors to Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) assessors in their commitment…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #5
Among the varied suggestions arising my last Report is the proposal for a Tourism Conference, an idea that I have…
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Trade News
FEDHASA Cape Announces Leadership Bursary Recipient
FEDHASA Cape through their leadership development bursary is developing leaders in the hospitality industry. They recently announced Jamie Pieters as…
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UK Media Headline Rhino Poaching Crisis in SA
The recent killing of nine white rhinos on a private farm in South Africa has hit media headlines in the…
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Help Create South Africa’s Ultimate Journey
MotorHappy, a subsidiary of Imperial, is calling on all South Africans to help map out the country’s most incredible road…
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Sustainable Tourism
Conscious Conferencing Tips
Spier Wine Farm (outside Stellenbosch) has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of their conferencing facilities, from careful…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Guesthouse: Parker Cottage
Parker Cottage in the heart of Cape Town’s City Bowl is more than just another bed-and-breakfast hospitality establishment set in a…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Hotels: Spier
As one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms and a well-known Western Cape landmark, Spier is passionate about the environment…
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Business & Finance
Economic Development in Africa
Following the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held in Geneva, Switzerland in January 2017, an in-depth report…
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Conservation
A Ranger’s View On Rhino Poaching
Xolani Nicholas Funda, Chief Ranger of the Kruger National Park, says that Rangers are fighting an uphill battle against lawless…
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Events
8 Reasons to Attend THINC Africa 2017
If you missed the inaugural Tourism, Hotel Investment, and Networking Conference (THINC) Africa event last year, then you do not…
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Hospitality
Property Review: Town Lodge Midrand
Location and convenience are the prime motivators for city hotel selection in business tourism. This pearl of wisdom occurred to…
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Legal
Consumer Goods & Services Ombudsman – Part 1
IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: Who or what is the Consumer Goods & ServicesOmbudsman (‘CGSO’), what are the implications, and what…
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Trade News
Saint Ange Tourism Report #4
My 3rd Tourism Report prompted much feedback from loyal readers. One key point that was raised by many readers was…
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Cradle of Food & Wine Festival
To celebrate Women’s Month in August, the Cradle Boutique Hotel – in conjunction with leading Johannesburg wine outlet Wine Menu…
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Cape Royale Expands Portfolio
Cape Royale Luxury Hotel, located in Green Point, has expanded their portfolio to offer large corporates the opportunity to host…
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Tourists for Africa: Why Switzerland is the Best Market
The Swiss International Holiday Exhibition 2017 will be taking place in Lugano, Switzerland from 27-29 October. Here are 10 reasons why Switzerland…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #3
Welcome to Edition 3 of the Saint Ange Tourism Report from Seychelles. By Alain St.Ange. Many thanks for all the feedback…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Hosts ‘We do Tourism’ Roadshow
South African Tourism will be hosting a ‘We do Tourism’ roadshow aimed at providing a platform for dialogue between South…
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Trade News
Dining for a Cause: The Art Of Conservation
The Art Curator Gallery at Lourensford Wine Estate has joined forces with the Cape Leopard Trust and esteemed South African…
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Club Travel Corporate Launches GetThere
Club Travel Corporate has announced the addition of a new online booking tool ‘GetThere’ to their multiple corporate travel technology…
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Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project Protect Wildcats
Africa has undoubtedly seen the population of different animal species decline. Currently, Africa’s cheetah charts stand at roughly 70 000…
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Fancourt Wins Spa Award
Fancourt has been recognised over the years for luxurious hospitality by some of the most reputable industry groups and respected…
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Cape Comoot Boosts Western Cape Heritage Destinations
For many of the 55 million South Africans, getting to key tourist destinations in the Western Cape is unaffordable. While…
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Guvon Expands Footprint To Pretoria
The Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre has joined the Guvon Signature Collection. It started twenty-five years ago with a…
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Trade News
Entry Opens for Honda Quest True Adventure
The wait is finally over. You can now enter for Honda Quest True Adventure 2017 – the ultimate adventure motorcycle…
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Trade News
Taxi Strike Advisory: Passengers Departing ORTIA Today
Kempton Park, 22 June 2017 – The management of O. R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is advising passengers departing from the Johannesburg airport…
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fastjet Increases SA-Zimbabwe Flights
The low-cost pan-African airline fastjet has increased the number of flights on its route between Johannesburg and Harare, and launched a…
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Trade News
ORTIA Statement on Follow-Home Crime Incidents
Johannesburg, 19 June 2017 – The management of O. R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is well aware of and concerned about incidents…
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Trade News
Learn from Leaders at the Vision Conference 2017
Certified courses, training, and presentation for hospitality directors, managers, owners, and operators at the Vision Conference 2017. Earn while you learn…
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Travel Advice: SA Home Affairs Strike
International tourists departing from South Africa on Monday, 19 June 2017 are advised to consider an earlier than usual airport arrival…
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Trade News
Restaurant Mosaic Scores Award Hat-Trick
Restaurant Mosaic at the Orient has scored a hat-trick of top international awards, reinforcing its position as one of the…
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Editorial Comment
The UNWTO Secretary-General Election Fiasco
When I wrote ’The Race for UNWTO Secretary-General’ on 11 April, I had high hopes on the Seychelles candidate Alain…
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Sustainable Tourism
Thrivability in Green Hotel Development
The lessons learned in sustainable development and marketing of ‘Africa’s Greenest Hotel’ in Cape Town and ‘Zanzibar’s Greenest Resort’ in…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Game Reserve: Shamwari
Shamwari Game Reserve, the pride of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is one of the largest malaria-free Big-5 private game…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Adventures: Marine Dynamics
Taking eco-tourists on captivating trips at sea to cage dive with Great White Sharks and meet the rest of the…
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Sustainable Tourism
Join the Fair Trade Move Toward Sustainability
Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) launched a new membership programme in May aimed at tourism businesses that need support for their…
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Sustainable Tourism
Supporting Sustainable Tourism Projects in Rwanda
Rwanda should be congratulated for increasing the price of its gorilla permits. Considering what the funds are used for, it’s…
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Conservation
Rehabilitating Benin’s Pendjari National Park
The Presidency of the Republic of Benin and the conservation NGO African Parks announce the signing of a 10-year renewable…
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Destinations
Exploring Mauritius Resorts
Mauritius really is an unspoiled Indian Ocean island, highly recommended as a destination for honeymoons, young families or retirement couples.…
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Destinations
Quick Guide to Southern Africa Tourism
The Southern Africa Tourism infographic shown below represents the members of the Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA) – a…
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Events
LGBT Pride Month 2017
The month of June is unofficially recognised as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. How does Africa fare…
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Trade News
Knysna Tourism Open Despite Fires
It’s business as usual in Knysna. That’s the message from Elmay Bouwer, chairperson of the Knysna Tourism Board, who confirmed…
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Trade News
GrandWest Bursary Students Graduate
Twenty-nine students who received bursaries from GrandWest’s CSI Bursary Fund to pursue tertiary studies in maths, science, and technology have…
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Trade News
Book Your Seat at The Vision Conference
An impressive lineup of industry speakers will be sharing their wisdom at the Vision Conference, which forms part of The Hotel Show…
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Trade News
ATM Scam Targets Cape Town Tourists
Cape Town, 07 June 2017 – ATM scammers are getting more and more sophisticated in their attempt to con unsuspecting…
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Trade News
Countdown to Winter Fly Fishing Competition
Muldersdrift, Wednesday 07 June 2017 – The 6th Annual Kloofzicht/SFA Winter Fly Fishing Competition and Open Day is to take place on…
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Trade News
ACSA Prepared for Cape Town’s ‘Helluva’ Storm
JOHANNESBURG, 6 June 2017 – “One hell of a storm” is expected to hit Cape Town and the Western Cape…
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Trade News
The Value of Anti-Poaching Security
From poached rhinos to killing for subsistence, and criminal farm attacks, the agricultural, wildlife ranching, and tourism industries face an…
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Trade News
Call to Boycott Gupta-owned Media
The Department of Communication spent close to R1 million on a single Gupta-media breakfast briefing in May last year, a…
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Will Trump’s Climate Accord Exit Impact Africa?
Paris and Washington may seem a long way from Africa, but President Trump’s actions in exiting the USA from the…
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Trade News
London Terror Attack Condemnation
During the evening of Saturday 3rd June 2017, the city of London has once again suffered from cowardly acts of terrorism.…
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Suspect African Union Meeting in Addis Ababa
Following numerous media articles and views on suspicious conduct relating to the recent UNWTO Secretary-General elections, the photograph depicted above…
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Durban Cruise Terminal Preferred Bidder Announced
Durban, South Africa, 30 May 2017 – The plan to position Durban as a world-class cruise capital took a step forward…
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Trade News
New Cape Town Airport Runway Gets Go Ahead
Cape Town, South Africa 30 May 2017 – The Department of Environmental Affairs has notified Cape Town International Airport that it…
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Trade News
Klein Constantia Wins Platinum at Decanter 2017 Awards
Klein Constantia Estate’s Vin de Constance 2013 has won one of only 34 prestigious Platinum Best in Show trophies awarded…
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Trade News
Classic 30s South Africa Farm on Magalies Meander
Located on the tranquil Magalies Meander and positioned under the picturesque Magaliesberg mountain range, Rustig is Gauteng’s best-kept secret. While…
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Trade News
Register to Attend The Hotel Show Africa 2017
With just 23 days to go, time is running out to register for free access to The Hotel Show Africa…
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Trade News
Almost Human Exhibit Opens in Maropeng
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be an “underground astronaut”, unlocking the secrets of the origins of humanity,…
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Trade News
Defend Democracy in Africa: Help #FreeHH
Following our reports; ‘DA Leader Barred From Entering Zambia on Africa Day‘ and ‘Support for Zambian Opposition Leader’s Trial on…
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Trade News
New SATSA WC Chapter Committee Appointed
Following the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) Western Cape Chapter’s annual general meeting held on Tuesday 23 May 2017,…
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Trade News
DA Leader Barred From Entering Zambia on Africa Day
Friday 26 May 2017 – In stark contrast to our Africa Day report; ‘Support for Zambian Opposition Leader’s Trial on…
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Trade News
Support for Zambian Opposition Leader’s Trial on Africa Day
Thursday 25 May 2017 – As we celebrate Africa Day, the leader of the opposition in Zambia faces trumped up…
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Technology to Benefit African Tourism Businesses
With an internet penetration rate of approximately 27% in Africa, there is yet a lot to be achieved; but this…
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