Early findings from the largest ever aerial survey of African wildlife – the Great Elephant Census (GEC) – are proving that big data can make a big difference when it comes to saving the world’s largest land mammal. The Africa-wide census, funded by Microsoft billionaire Paul G. Allen, took off in February 2014, with the…
Sun City’s iconic entertainment center closed its doors on Monday for a major refurbishment. According to a press statement, the entertainment center will be re-imagined and rebuilt at a cost of R300m as part of the R800m revitalization of Sun City. “The Entertainment Centre opened its doors in 1980, as Frank Sinatra crooned to roaring…
Lodges within Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, have introduced a voluntary conservation levy, effective from January 2016. Concerned conservationists and stakeholders of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park region have created a collaborative group: The Conservation & Wildlife Fund (CWF). The objective of CWF is to work together with the wildlife authorities in Zimbabwe to raise awareness, resource…
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has elected Ugandan native, Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya, to serve as its new President. Sebunya will focus on advancing a clear policy agenda for wildlife as part of Africa’s future. This is aimed at ensuring that the continent’s blueprint for development and growth provides space and protection for Africa’s natural heritage.…
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that preparations are being finalized to launch service to New York’s JFK airport by the end of June, to provide a vital link between New York and Africa once again with this new service. Flights from Addis Ababa to JFK will depart on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings, and…
Everyone knows about the great national parks of eastern and southern Africa – Masai Mara, Kruger and Serengeti all conjure up images of majestic landscapes, packs of lions lazing in the shade and herds of elephant roaming the savannah. But have you heard of Mole, Pendjari and Waza? These wildlife reserves are among the finest…
Uganda Tourism Board has recruited three Public Relations firms to represent the country in source markets. This is a UTB strategy developed to increase the country’s tourist arrivals. If the plan succeeds, it will generate not only more revenue for the country, but more employment opportunities as well. The firms chosen to represent Uganda are…
All individual members in good standing by January 31st, 2016 will stand a chance of winning one of two trips to South Africa. Two members will each win one ticket to Cape Town or Johannesburg on SAA Airways, and 8 nights’ accommodation generously donated by these valued corporate members; 1 Ticket on SAA from…