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Visitors (c) will learn about grain sorters at the 4th China Africa Economic and Trade Expo held at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Changsha, Hunan Province, central China on June 14, 2025.In many fields, China's technological advances, particularly in biotechnology, digital communications and artificial intelligence, have made a major contribution to Africa's development and modernization.By Xinhua Writers Zhou Haojin, Liang Ziqi and Zhang YujieChina, Changsha, June 17 (Xinhua) – A small booth featuring perennial rice technology developed by a Chinese company attracted a large crowd.The above scene at the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) recently…

As the costs of a living crisis continue to bite, finding affordable vacations may seem like a near-impossible job. City breaks are popular, but these are very expensive, especially if you're heading for tourists like Barcelona or Rome.However, there are lesser known cities, which could be much cheaper. And direct flights from London take anywhere from £17 to less than 2 hours.When Poland has a conversation, the usual suspects of Krakow and Gdansk capture the imagination of most people. However, fewer visited cities of Shikachin await discovery.Known for its lush environment as “Green City” and home to just 400,000 people,…

One of the most outspoken and positive discussions in Aviadev Africa 2025 took place during the growth of high-level panel flight paths addressing the continent's most pressing aviation issues, including ownership models and capital mobilization from access to markets, Visa policies and the future of regional connectivity. The session, hosted by respected aviation journalist Hillka Burns, summarised the industry's key voices: Helen Bloom (Afflexibank), Munauer Dilani (Flightlink), Julian Edmunds (Fastjet), Mesphine Teiswa (Ethiopian Airlines), and Peter Uranga (Air Tanzania). At the heart of the discussion was a critical message. Ownership is not equivalent to success. “It's not whether the airline…

With major business events such as Africa Tech Week in June and the upcoming G20 Summit in November, South Africa will welcome the surge in corporate travel. But with a budget where airfares are under pressure, many companies are asking how they can send out their teams without burning cash. The good news is that smart travel planning means you can avoid compromising comfort, safety and professionalism. Here are ways your business can travel better and be smarter: Think beyond big namesBoutique hotels and independent airlines are often overlooked, but they can offer superior value, more flexibility and a personal…

Located in Alicante along Spain's sunny Mediterranean coast, Benidorm is a huge hit with British cravings for the rays of the sun.A YouGov survey found Spain is the top holiday destination for overseas UK travelers, and TripAdvisor awarded the title of Spain's number one holiday town for the British in Benidorm in 2023.However, if Benidorm beckons on upcoming holidays, you will need to hear “serious warnings” from the British expatriates calling beachside Haven home. Don't forget to pack one important item.Harry Tockey sent an important message to those traveling to Spanish resorts. In his video alert, he highlighted the need…

FlyToptim is an intuitive AI-powered solution that allows pilots to use real-time weather and aircraft data to optimize vertical flight trajectories, thus reducing fuel consumption by 2%. Use AI to reduce emissions and advance sustainable aviationThis innovation uses PureFlyt's advanced prediction algorithms from Thales' trustworthy AI and Flight Management System (FMS) to identify the optimal vertical flight path based on real-time weather and aircraft data (such as mass and location). If optimization is possible, alternative vertical flight paths are sent directly to the cockpit pilot using existing communication channels. Once approved by Air Traffic Control (ATC), pilots can update their…

While ordering drinks to kickstart your holiday mood seems ideal, one flight attendant revealed that there are certain drinks that are wise to avoid on a plane. Sue Fogwell, a veteran flight attendant with 22 years of experience, warns that passengers should choose Bloody Mary while they are flying. Made from spices such as vodka, tomato juice, and Worcestershire or spicy sauce, classic cocktails are often a go-to for fryers due to their specific beliefs about enhancing their flavors during flights.Flying is often chosen by plane passengers as it is said to enhance the flavor of tomato juice. This is…

The award event is hosted by SkyTrax, an international air transport rating organization. The award shows a continuing increase in passenger recognition in Rwandare, and research feedback focuses on the airline's attention to service details across all elements of the travel experience. Rwandair has become a well-known figure for its awards in recent years, and continues to gain visibility among local travelers. e”We're looking forward to seeing you in the future,” said Dward Plaisted, CEO of SkyTrax. “Rwandair continues to clearly focus and distinguish the attention of its services and congratulates it on winning this award at the 2025 World…

The Accra-ouagadougou route is part of the AWA's broader strategy between West Africa's major capitals Africa World Airlines (AWA) has announced a new launch date for the highly anticipated Accra-Ouagadougou route, which will begin operations on July 1, 2025.According to a report by Myjoyonline.com dated June 16, 2025, it was postponed due to “factors beyond our control,” which is scheduled to begin on June 3rd.The Accra-ouagadougou route is part of AWA's broader strategy to strengthen regional integration and improve accessibility between major West African capitals.The announcement reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe and reliable air travel throughout the region.This route…

Airasia is “still under discussion” over potential orders for smaller aircraft in reports that the airline group will announce an order at the Paris Air Show (the first since the pandemic). Capital A Chief Tony Fernandez has confirmed that the airline group is in the market for more aircraft for the future growth of its fleet. Airasia is owned by Capital A, but is in the process of being sold to sister unit Airasia X. “We're back at a very tough time (during the pandemic) and we definitely need more planes. We're in discussion,” says Fernandez, who spoke with Flight…