Transport, Travel & Tourism

Global ticket taxes hit USD 60.4bn as governments tighten grip on air travel revenues

December 9

Global passengers paid a staggering USD 60.4 billion in ticket taxes and charges in 2024, according […]

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Business, Travel & Tourism

‘Better Borders’ could unlock USD401bn and 14 million jobs by 2035 WTTC and SITA say in new report

December 8

A new WTTC–SITA report argues that modernising borders through digital visas, biometrics and smart pre-clearance systems […]

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Transport, Travel & Tourism

African aviation enters new era as Free Route Airspace takes flight in West and Central Africa

December 8

Aviation in Africa has reached a turning point as the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) rolls out […]

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Companies, Transport, Travel & Tourism

IATA’s 2026 events to confront aviation’s structural challenges as industry enters a defining decade

December 8

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2026 global events calendar, signalling a year […]

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Business, Foreign News, Travel & Tourism

Italy faces nationwide shutdown next week as Trade Unions call 12 December general strike

December 6

Italy’s largest trade union, the CGIL, is set to lead a nationwide strike on 12 December, […]

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Financial Services, Technology & Telecoms

Festive season fuels mobile money fraud across Africa

December 5

Africa’s mobile money ecosystem processed an estimated $81-billion transactions last year. 2025 is set to match […]

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Uganda to host first Africa Dragon Boat Cup in 2026

December 4

Uganda will host the inaugural Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1–4 October 2026, marking a significant […]

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Companies, Transport, Travel & Tourism

Africa’s airlines extend growth momentum as October passenger demand rises 7.3p

December 3

African airlines recorded solid traffic growth in October, with passenger demand rising 7.3pc year-on-year, outperforming capacity […]

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Business, Energy, Finance, Hydrocarbons, Investment

UK torpedoes Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado gas project as it pulls back from USD 1.15 billion commitment

December 3

The UK’s surprise withdrawal of USD 1.15 billion in support for the Mozambique LNG project has […]

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Travel & Tourism

Uganda High Commission flags off Southern Africa tourism roadshow in Johannesburg

December 3

Uganda has launched a six-city Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow aimed at deepening regional cooperation, strengthening market […]

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