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Ghana's business tycoon Daniel Macquarie (McDan), warns young graduates to pursue self-employedness to survive, innovation and job creation in Africa. He emphasized that Africa's stagnant markets and outdated systems can be improved and developed with ample local talent to pursue problem-solving innovation. With the homecoming of alumni of Kwame Nkrumah University School of Science and Technology (Knust) Business School 20th Anniversary, McDann encouraged investment in capital, education and vision, ensuring a revived environment for entrepreneurs. On the return of graduates as part of the 20th anniversary of the business school, a gathering of senior students, university leadership and current students…

North Atlantic Airways is pleased to announce an expansion in flight frequencies from London Gatwick to the Cape Town route. As demand rises, Scandinavia is responding to more services to accommodate leisure and business travelers alike. Both Nordic have extended the season to eight months, adding the first flight of the new season departing from London Gatwick on October 2, 2025, and the last flight back from Cape Town on May 31, 2026. “Following the success of our inauguration season, we are seeing great opportunities in the South African market,” said Bird Nordhagen, Chief Commercial Officer of Nords Atlantic Airways.…

US President Donald Trump's new travel restrictions on 12 citizens invited citizens of 12 African and the Middle East on Monday to intensify the administration's crackdown on immigration. The order, according to the White House, blocks most new visa applications and refuses to have a secure security review or repatriation of citizens. The ban covers citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Additional restrictions also apply to citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela, and do not have a valid visa outside the…

While on the plane, if you're ready for takeoff, already feeling a little uneasy, and hear the infamous plane ringing just before you leave the ground, it may make you even more unsettling.However, one pilot reassured the nervous flyer that these noises were no need to worry, part of the plane's procedure and parcel, indicating that in fact everything was about to plan.Captain Steve joked that they weren't “random dents,” and said there was a “purpose” behind them.He said: “I intentionally ring the flight attendants three separate times. For the first time, when we're taxiing, we can hear “The flight…

Newmark Hotels & Reserves has announced the addition of two new Safari properties, the growing African River Lodge in South Africa, and the Thitaka Lodge in Namibia, which are scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026. Include curated game drives, bushwalks and powerful conservation focus. Namibia's Titaka Lodge, a new development located in Buwabuwata National Park along the Kwand River, is making its Newmark debut in the country. Designed as a luxurious tent camp, the lodge offers 15 units including family and private pool villas located near the Key Elephant Corridor in the Zambezi region. The lodge offers…

Passengers flying between the UK and mainland Europe often have to pay extra to bring their carry-on baggage to the aircraft. Additionally, some airlines now charge for each item they want to board, and different airlines have different rules, resulting in a confused and frustrating process.However, this is due to the European Union planning to change the rules surrounding carry-on bags for flights. This applies to flights between the UK and countries including Spain, Portugal, Greece, France and Italy. Changing the luggage rules is set up to streamline the process, and sets up bags of a specific size that can…

Zimbabwe's Airport Company (ACZ) has announced plans to upgrade security infrastructure at three major international airports. The move is part of an effort to guide aviation safety standards in line with international regulations and position Zimbabwe as a hub for air travel in more competitive regions. This upgrade follows a preliminary survey approved by the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency, followed by a full feasibility assessment once funding is secured. The initiative comes amid an increase in global aviation threats, including cybercrime and insider risk. With passenger volumes increasing and interest from international airlines, it is expected to boost traveller…

The move comes after leaders of the Central African Countries Economic Communities (ECCAS) on Saturday expanded another annual Equatorial Guinea presidency, bypassing Rwanda, which was in the next line to spin the Lawdunda.The M23 rebels, who say UN and US experts are supporting Rwanda, have seized the scope of major towns and territory in the eastern DRC in a battle that has killed thousands since January.The ECCAS commissioner spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, saying that he was “strung between Rwanda and the DRC ministers,” adding that he warned that if Kigali took over as president he would not…

Deutsche Aircraft is revolutionizing local aviation with D328ECO, the latest turboprop designed for efficiency, sustainability and performance in challenging environments. With its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, fuel-efficient engines, and compatibility with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the D328ECO is poised to translate connectivity, especially in unserved regions, in Africa. Airspace Africa sat down with Reinhard Schwaiger, sales director at Deutsche Aircraft to discuss how D328ECO addresses Africa's unique aviation challenges, supports economic growth, and aligns with global sustainability goals. Airspace Africa: D328ECO is positioned as an ideal aircraft for regional connectivity in Africa due to its short-space capabilities and…

From May 29th to 31st, Grand Hotel Djibloho held a corporate retreat for the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). The assembly effectively combines institutional work, cultural integration, recreational activities and exploration within the country. The OAPI is an intergovernmental organization made up of several African countries dedicated to protecting and promoting intellectual property rights within the region, thereby promoting economic development through innovation and creativity. DJIBLOHO's retreats are part of the organization's ongoing efforts to strengthen internal processes and strengthen management teams. Participants were warmly welcomed on May 29 by the OAPI representatives of Equatorial Guinea, who promoted various program…