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A high-level delegation of Namibian traditional leaders arrived in the northwest province and studied the rural development model pioneered by the Kugoshi Nyalala Pilane of Bakugatra Baba Kugafera. The visit, facilitated by the Namibian national traditional leaders' home, shows the growing interest in the local community in a community-driven approach to socioeconomic progress. After several years, the Bakgatla model focuses on the idea that rural communities should develop themselves by leveraging local resources and opportunities. According to Kgosi Pilane, the initiative aims to serve as a replicable framework for rural development across South Africa, not just Bakugatra, but also across…

The travel agency took him to social media to reveal why he couldn't wait to leave this particular holiday spot that he had otherwise seen the boom Recent sightseeing. Penny, who shares her travel experience on her Instagram account @PennyGoESTRAVELLING, posted a video She shared negative experiences in Egypt, including constant hugging and fraud.Penny, who has visited Egypt multiple times, said that every time she visits, “the experience gets worse.” In the caption, she wrote:”What was done for us by our tour guides and hotel staff was done as part of a general good service, but instead there was a…

South African airline FlySafair has once again been named Africa's best low-cost airline. For many Africans, air travel has long felt out of reach and is considered to be reserved for executives and international travelers, not for everyday people. With high fares, taxes and limited routes, flying within the continent is more luxurious than convenience. However, low-cost airlines offer cheaper flights, making it easier for more people to travel across the border. Some of these budget careers won international recognition at the 2025 World Airline Awards. There, they were honoured for their services, affordability and impact on local ties. Called…

British tourists are concerned that their beloved holiday hotspots are “decaying” after a video surfaced online where abandoned bars at the resort show “silenced.” A post by travelers on social media has led many to comment that their destination has become a “ghost town.”A tourist named Schellen raised the alarm after reporting in a video of Marmaris, Turkey, that “14 bars had been closed so far.” In her obvious footage, she pointed out that “the beach was closed even during the day,” highlighting the unusual tranquility of the typical bustling area.Cherene attributed this intrusion to Türkiye's “new rules” that placed…

The study unveiled major locations for British cuisine enthusiasts. This is because the classic fish and chips are pilots of a particular crowd. It appears to be a game for sampling specific dishes or restaurants, travelling an average of 70 miles within the UK and ready to sample your favorite dishes with over 150 miles of trekking. The attraction of these destinations is to taste local cuisine, dine at certain restaurants, and source local ingredients.The survey shows that a fifth of the holidays finds that the enjoyment of the break is heavily influenced by what they eat, and that many…

work June 24th, 2025, 9:29am Updated: June 24th, 2025, 12:45pm Please read for 2 minutes Both companies will explore opportunities to drive financial management across markets where yellow cards are regulated and adoption of stubcoin in cross-border payments. Image credit: Yellow card. Global payment and card infrastructure company Visa has announced that it will partner with Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange and payment platform Yellow Card to expand its Stubcoin settlement solution to Africa. The partnership aims to test opportunities for integration between the exchange's Stubcoinbase cross-border infrastructure and Visa Direct, a visa payment product. Stay up to date with Africa's latest…

Nigerian airline Air Peace is preparing to open London's Heathrow Service to complement its Gatwick business. According to Nigerian Airlines Minister Festuski Amo, it secures “coveted” slots in major UK hubs. This follows “months of diplomatic interactions and shuttles” under the country's bilateral aviation services agreement, where Nigerians “assert our mutual rights.” Data from the UK slot coordination agency ACL for the 2025-26 season confirms Air Peace, which was confirmed as a newcomer on six weekly services. The winter schedule will begin on October 26th. The ACL shows that Air Peace originally requested 308 slots. Air Peace's booking engine does…

Amid the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, people fear that Britain will not be dragged into war. And if the conflict was Sipral, some wonder if they would be drafted into the army.Following these concerns, employment professionals share a list of groups of occupations and people who are likely to be exempt from military obligations.Steph Churro, who specializes in business startups, took him to Tiktok to calm the fears of those who believe the Israeli-Iran conflict would be wider. She believes that these people's cateogears don't need to worry…1. medical careThe most “obvious” group in Steph's eyes are…

New humanitarian partnerships are on the fly in some parts of Africa where access to healthcare is often hindered by poor infrastructure and vast distances. This joint initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize humanitarian logistics to provide medical supplies wherever necessary. The project combines Frontières' operational expertise in humanitarian aviation with Windracers' heavy-duty aircraft technology, an integrated, proprietary autopilot system and mission control software. At the heart of this stage is the Windracers Ultra Mk2. This is a long distance self-flight cargo aircraft with a weight that can transport useful loads of up to 150 kg over…

Sykes Holiday Cottages offers lucky winners the opportunity to enjoy a UK stay worth £1,000.The giveaway is because new research reveals that food is now an important driver for Britons to choose to go on vacation. According to the latest StayCation Index report from Holiday Home Agency, more than a third of British people select their UK holiday destinations based on food.In a poll of 2,000 UK adults commissioned for the report, one in five said that eating on the holiday would have a major impact on how much they enjoy the entire trip. The survey revealed that the top…