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All across Africa, travelers face inconsistent visa rules and slower manual approval documents. These bureaucratic hurdles are more than inconvenient. They are taxes on mobility, innovation and economic growth. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) consistently highlights the challenges to the potential of aviation in Africa caused by an outdated border system. Nick Careen, senior vice president of operations, safety and security at IATA, aptly states, “Digital identity and seamless facilitation are no longer an option. They are essential.” IATA's recently published report highlights the need for African countries to urgently modernize border controls with technologies such as electronic travel…

Adewale Dosunmu stands as a pioneer in the field of global mobility and investment advisory, with a career spanning over 15 years of experience dedicated to referring clients to clients and guiding the complexity of citizenship programs through national investment and investment. As a managing partner of Global Citizen Consultants (GCC), a government-approved company and a member of the Geneva Council on Investment and Migration, Adewale is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry that combines unparalleled global mobility with financial growth. Adeware's vision, which began her professional journey ten years ago, was clear from the start. Curating global…

Johannesburg – A crash crash of a light aircraft near Lanseria International Airport (FALA) claimed the lifespan of the pilot and seriously injured the only passenger. The fatal accident included Cessna 210, run by an unidentified private party. The aircraft departed from Lanseria and crashed shortly after takeoff, prompting an investigation by the Accident and Incident Investigation Department (AIID) of the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa (SACAA). Representative photos: Joao Carlos Medau, Campinas, Brazil – Cessna 152 Pr-Eji, CC by 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=318713777 A plane crash killed the pilot According to AIID, the Cessna 210 aircraft crashed around 10am local…

house » Airline News » Southwest Airlines is facing a $20,000 lawsuit as passengers alleging life-changing neck and back injuries, seeking substantial medical costs compensation. Friday, June 6th, 2025Southwest Airlines is sued for $200,000 after a passenger slipped on an ice cube while flying and suffered neck and back injuries. The lawsuit filed in Missouri District Court led to the accident by claiming that the airline was neglecting to maintain a safe environment and pointing out that the crew failed to clean the leaked ice cubes. This case highlights the safety of passengers and the legal obligations that airlines need…

Some quilts are quick to get familiar with and easy to access. For many of us, quilts are part of the home landscape. That's also why they are powerful as objects of art – they are quickly utilitarian, expressive, fantastical and intimate. These dual features come together in the latest exhibition of Bumpfa routed 20th century African American quilts in the west of California. Featuring work by more than 80 black artists, West Chronicle recorded West how quilting played a role in the second largest migration as millions of black Americans fled the South's oppressive racial landscape from 1940 to…

A new draft proposal by the Ministry of Transport (DOT) could limit foreign airlines to operate suspended flights between domestic points, which could affect tourism and raise airfares, experts say. In a comprehensive draft of civil aviation policy released on May 23, DOT said: “The right to suspend can have a negative impact on the South African domestic market where passengers that South African airlines can carry between domestic points are lost to foreign airlines through the exercise of these rights.” A step back However, aviation economist and certified public accountant Joachim Vermoten said the department's assumptions are flawed and…

Delhi – Kenya Airways COO George Kamal outlined the airline's fleet strategy as airlines operate through supply chain issues and engine shortages.Nairobi-based SkyTeam members had to coordinate their long-range networks as three of the nine Boeing 787s were not operational.”At present, two 787s are waiting for the engine, one has undergone C-check,” Kamal said on the sidelines at the International Air Transport Association's annual general meeting in Delhi.”We want to get more engines (for the 787) before the high season,” he said. Two additional engines should allow the carrier to enter one aircraft into the air. “These engines come from…

A new draft proposal by the Ministry of Transport (DOT) could limit foreign airlines to operate suspended flights between domestic points, which could affect tourism and raise airfares, experts say.In a comprehensive draft of civil aviation policy released on May 23, DOT said: “The right to suspend can have a negative impact on the South African domestic market where passengers that South African airlines can carry between domestic points are lost to foreign airlines through the exercise of these rights.” A step backHowever, aviation economist and certified public accountant Joachim Vermoten said the department's assumptions are flawed and warned that…

JOHANNESBURG – Dozens of people line up in line most mornings waiting for reservations outside the US consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa. On a cold winter morning in South Africa, CBS News discovered that they were worried about going to the arrival gates at US airports or worrying about what will happen during their visit. president Trump's announcement on Wednesday, a looming travel ban For all citizens from 12 countries in Africa and the Middle East, despite tense relations between the American leader and the country, even South Africa was not included. But the anxiety caused by the return of…

The Tourism Minister points out in a recent update by the US State Department to South Africa's Travel Advisory. We respect the sovereignty of all countries that provide guidance to citizens traveling abroad. He also acknowledged the recent meetings between President Ramaphosa and President Trump and subsequent media reports. However, it is important to provide a broader context and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all visitors to our country. South Africa is one of the most popular and rewarding destinations in the world, known for its natural beauty, cultural diversity and the warm…