Coronavirus – Tanzania: House Stresses on COVID-19 Crusade

On Monday, the House announced various measures that have been taken by the parliament in fighting the spread of Coronavirus

Speaker of the National Assembly yesterday assured the public that the organ was taking all required precautions against the spread of deadly novel virus. Mr. Job Ndugai told lawmakers that the House will keenly receive as well as advise the government on all possible measures that would help to curb…

Coronavirus - South Africa: As at today, 28 March 2020, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1187

Some of the confirmed COVID-19 cases that involve health workers

Fellow South Africans, as at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1187. We must outrightly state that these numbers do not indicate a reduction in the number of infections. It is merely a reflection of positive results that were received, verified and ready for today’s reporting. The…

Coronavirus – Seychelles: New Case of COVID-19 Detected (28 March 2020)

This evening a person who is presently in quarantine at the Berjaya Hotel quarantine facility, in Beau Vallon, was tested positive for the COVID 19. The person is a Seychellois who arrived from Manchester, UK, on 22nd March by Qatar Airways QR 678 through Doha. He started having fever today…

Hospitality - COVID-19: Digital Conference to Unite Hospitality Sector

The virtual conference will take place on April 7th from 10.00–16.00 BST and registration is free of charge for all participants

Bench Events (https://BenchEvents.com/), the leading organiser of conferences and forums for the hotel, aviation and restaurant sector is organising a complete live conference experience on the internet to bring together industry leaders to discuss the unprecedented economic circumstances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and what the industry can do collectively…

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Escalation of Measures to Combat COVID-19 Epidemic

In South Africa, the number of confirmed cases has increased six-fold in just eight days from 61 cases to 402 cases

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Escalation of Measures to Combat COVID-19 Epidemic: My fellow South Africans, It is a week since we declared the coronavirus pandemic a national disaster and announced a package of extraordinary measures to combat this grave public health emergency. The response of the South African…

Ambassador T. Selby Pillay - Seychelles’ First Envoy Accredited to Nepal

The accreditation is a manifestation of the commitment of both Seychelles and Nepal to reinvigorate their efforts on areas of mutual interest

On Thursday 5th March 2020, Mr. Selby Pillay became the first Seychelles Ambassador to be accredited to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. This follows the presentation of his Letter of Credence to Nepalese President, the Rt. Hon. Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari at the Rastrapati Bhavan, Shital Niwas of Kathmandu,…

Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism Staff receive Specialized Training in Kenya

The training was organized by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to equip the senior management team from the ministry with skills that the country needs

Fourteen directors and senior officials of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia on Saturday, March 14, returned to Mogadishu following a week of intensive strategic communications and public management training in Nairobi, Kenya. The training was organized by the African Union Mission in…

Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain (FIHA) is postponed to July

The meeting will be held on 7-9 July and all current registrations will be automatically transferred

The influential Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain (FIHA) (www.FIHA-Conference.com), which is known for its ability to link up new investors with developers, consultants, contractors, hoteliers and political leaders, has been postponed. It was scheduled to take place in Abidjan later this month, but the outbreak of the Coronavirus has affected…

Marriott International grows footprint In South Africa with the opening of Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch

First Marriott Executive Apartments and first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country will deliver sophisticated extended stay apartments and will inspire brilliance through spaces that seamlessly blend work and play

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) today announced the opening of Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch (http://bit.ly/3anTxaC) and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch (http://bit.ly/2PGJRjw). The opening marks the debut of Marriott Executive Apartments in South Africa and the first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country. Owned and developed by the Amdec Group…

African themeparks and Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) to benefit from ‘DEAL 2020’ in Dubai

Growing infrastructure including malls and themeparks to benefit from the amusement exhibition to be held in March

The region will witness the largest show in the amusement industry – DEAL 2020, to provide an effective platform for the stakeholders within the African entertainment and amusement sector. Over 300 plus exhibitors will be present at the 26th edition of the DEAL 2020 (www.DealMiddleEastShow.com) Show (Dubai Entertainment and Leisure),…