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Kotoka International Airport to handle 5.2 million passengers by 2013

Ghana’s only international airport, the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) will undergo expansion that will increase its capacity to handle 5.2 million passengers by next year 2013, a feasibility report prepared by US-based LPA group for the Ghana Airports Company has projected, (an increase of approximately 400 per cent on 2010 figures) and 49,325 tonnes of freight (up from 46,480 in 2010) during the same…

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Posted by Isaac Twumasi Quantus on March 8, 2012 at 8:19am

Brand Communication: experimenting with non-conventional channels

Brand communication when done right helps customers to understand the brand better and it delights them to become truly committed stakeholders at the long run. This process eventually increases bottomline. For this, brand communicators must constantly seek new creative ways of connecting with its…

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Posted by Isaac Twumasi Quantus on February 20, 2012 at 11:42am

Air transport markets in Africa

A successful development of Air Transport in Africa will enable countries in the sub region to fast track their socio-economic development through international and trade relations.



This will reduce the negative effect of famine, war and epidemics by the rapid conveyance of foodstuffs and medicines for instance.…

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Posted by Isaac Twumasi Quantus on February 20, 2012 at 11:27am

South African Airways Certified as a 4-Star AirlineSouth African Airways Certified as a 4-Star Airline

South African Airways has been awarded the official 4-Star Airline ranking for 2012 by SKYTRAX , the independent, global airline rating organisation.



This 4-Star Airline ranking, according to management, recognises the sustained improvement in South African Airways onboard product and service, together with many changes to airport product and service levels.



Edward Plaisted, Chairman and CEO of SKYTRAX, said, "South African Airways continues to deliver a solid and respected…

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Posted by Isaac Twumasi Quantus on February 20, 2012 at 10:22am

Africa Travel News

Zimbabwe: Nation Capable of Hosting 2013 UNWTO Summit

[The Herald] ZIMBABWE has the capacity to put in place the necessary infrastructure ahead of the 2013 United Nations World Tourism Organisation and work already in progress is testimony to that, Vice President Joice Mujuru said yesterday.

Zimbabwe: President Appointed UN Tourism Ambassador

[The Herald] PRESIDENT Mugabe and his Zambian counterpart Michael Sata have been appointed United Nations international tourism ambassadors in recognition of the promotion and development of tourism. In an interview yesterday on the sidelines of the

Kenya: Foreign Media Soiling Image, Say Tourism Stakeholders in Coast

[The Star] Stakeholders in the hospitality and entertainment industry have raised concern over the negative publicity Kenya and particularly Mombasa has been getting from the international media because of the recent grenade attacks. At least three people have killed and several injured in grenade attacks in Mtwapa, Buxton and Moi Avenue in Mombasa.

Nigeria: Anambra to Feature Over 200 Masquerades for 2012 New Yam Festival

[Vanguard] Abuja - Chief Martin Ezeh, the Idu II of Igboukwu, on Thursday said that the 2012 New Yam Festival in Anambra would feature over 200 different masquerades.

Africa Business News

Infrastructure, trade to drive Africa’s growth

Africa's growth and development trajectory remains positive with sub-Saharan Africa set to grow at more than 5% despite the global economic crisis, an investment expert said. "Africans have not defined their economies and growth prospects to the world but have allowed international bankers, political analysts and credit ratings agencies to…

Rwanda to host international conference on SMEs

The eastern African nation Rwanda is preparing to hold an international conference on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). "Growing SMEs" is a premium conference geared towards SME investment. The conference brings together high growth entrepreneurs and experts in the topics of developing, growing and financing SMEs. Its aim is to facilitate…

Zimbabwe: Stress test deadline looming for banks

Banks in Zimbabwe have until end of April to submit mandatory stress test results, as the regulator comes harder on lenders to avoid a repeat of the2004 financial sector crisis. The 25 lenders were in January ordered by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to surrender their internal test results with effect from this year, and within 30 days after the…

Tanzania secures $100m to improve investment climate

The World Bank Board has today approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of $100m as direct budget support to improve Tanzania's investment climate and promote shared growth through sound public finance management. According to a statement emailed to BusinesslinkTZ.blogspot.com, the Ninth Poverty Reduction Support Credit (PRSC-9)…
 
 
 


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