South Africa: Draft Work Visa Regulations a Boon for Attracting Skills

[ad_1] South Africa's new draft work visa regulations are a milestone for the country's efforts to attract investment and promote job creation. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who addressed the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday. Last week, the Department of Home Affairs released the draft second amendment of the Immigration Regulations for public comment. The draft regulations deal with remote work and critical skills visas. "The publication of the new draft regulations are part of our […]

February 13, 2024

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Nigeria: Drama At Lagos Airport As Passengers Disrupts Airline’s Operations

[ad_1] "The computers were disconnected and vandalised, while some of the attendants we.re severely beaten by the passengers," an attendant at the airport told PREMIUM TIMES Frustrated passengers of Dana Airline, on Monday, vandalised the check-in counter facility belonging to the airline over repeated flight delays and cancellation. The passengers disrupted the airline's operations after long hours of waiting at the Murtala Muhammed Airport wing 2 ( MMA2) in Lagos. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred at about 6 […]

February 13, 2024

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Kenyan, African Airlines Expected to Carry 98 Million Passengers in 2024

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan airlines and other African carriers are expected to carry nearly 100 million passengers this year as demand is projected to rise. The latest data from the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) shows that airlines on the continent will ferry 98 million passengers in 2024. Since November 2023, traffic carried by African airlines has exceeded the 2019 level. Regarding cargo, 149.6 million kilograms were moved to and from Africa in November 2023, among which African airlines represented 30.8 […]

February 13, 2024

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Nigeria: Ongoing Reforms in Edo’ll Save Nigeria $40bn Spent On Medical Tourism, Education – Obaseki

[ad_1] Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said his administration is changing the narrative in the state's education and health sectors, noting that the holistic reforms in the sectors will help Nigeria save the $40 billion spent to access healthcare and education. Obaseki stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital after an inspection tour of the state-owned Stella Obasanjo Hospital and Edo State School of Health Technology, which are currently being upgraded […]

February 13, 2024

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Africa: Nigerian Woman Solo-Driving From London to Lagos Arrives Africa

[ad_1] On 29 January, she embarked on her journey to replicate the achievement of professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju nearly two years prior. Two days ago, after witnessing a breathtaking sunset in Tarifa, Spain, Pelumi Nubi, a UK-based Nigerian who embarked on a solo drive from London to Lagos, arrived on the African continent. On 29 January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Nubi, a travel content creator, embarked on her journey to replicate the achievement of professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju nearly […]

February 12, 2024

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Gambia Announces Visa-Free Entry for Saudi Citizens

[ad_1] The Government of the Gambia has announced on Wednesday, 7 February, 2024 that there will be a visa-free entry for the citizens of Saudi Arabia into the country. "A decision has been taken to ease entry procedures for all Saudi Citizens travelling to The Gambia," the Foreign Ministry said. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad, this is to encourage and facilitate the travel of Saudi Nationals to The Gambia for investment, trade and tourism. 'The […]

February 11, 2024

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Malawi: Chakwera Lifts Entry Visa Fees for Travellers From 79 Countries to Boost Tourism

[ad_1] President Lazarus Chakwera has taken a strong drive to boost tourism in the country by lifting entry visa fees for travellers from over 79 countries across the world. Some of the countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United States of America. This comes as the Malawi government has amended the Immigration Act on visa requirements for entry into Malawi for nationals of various countries. The Malawi […]

February 8, 2024

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Kenya: Mutua Says Probe Launched On Surge in Hyena Attacks

[ad_1] Kilifi — The government has launched a probe into the rise in hyena attacks amid indications of population growth. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Wednesday said preliminary investigations had revealed a notable increase in the hyena population within Nairobi's Juja area and the Nairobi National Park. Mutua, who spoke while on a public engagement in Kilifi, attributed the projected population growth to the dry spell witnessed in the country before the onset of El Nino rains in […]

February 7, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows

[ad_1] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song 'Milkshake,' is currently exploring 'the scenic beauty of Rwanda.' Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her experiences--interacting with Inyambo cows, hiking hills, engaging with locals, and visiting mountain gorillas. The artiste has been in Rwanda since Wednesday, January 31. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelis (@kelis) Expressing her awe after visiting mountain gorillas, Kelis said: "What […]

February 3, 2024

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