Month: August 2023 Page 1 of 2

The Chairperson of TAAZ, Hamida Malik, paid a courtesy visit to KATA offices for a follow up meeting, setting the stage for a new chapter in travel collaboration. Joined by KATA’s Vice-Chairman, Mr. Hamisi Hassan, and the CEO, Agnes Mucuha, this meeting was more than a mere meeting – it was a catalyst for transformation.

Forging a Bridge Beyond Boundaries

The discussions that unfolded encapsulated the essence of unity and shared aspirations. With a shared goal to enhance travel experiences, the collaboration between KATA and TAAZ is poised to traverse beyond geographical borders. The vision is clear: to offer travelers unprecedented access to the hidden gems of Zambia, a land brimming with cultural richness and awe-inspiring landscapes. Read More

Although there is a vast amount of literature on airline business models and their evolution in changing global landscapes, there is a general lack of research into the applicability of those models, traditionally defined in European and North American contexts, to the African scene.

Implicit in this study is the hypothesis that the African environment is unique enough to warrant its own host of strategies, which may be distinctive enough to form part of a new strategic template, or business model. Read More

By the time you read this, Cape Town’s minibus taxi (matatu) strike should be over. Nevertheless, the impact of the strike, which as I write has been ongoing for four-days, will continue to be felt for quite a while.

The people who suffered the most were the general public, most of whom use the taxis to get in and out of Cape Town for work.

On the day the taxi strike began, thousands of commuters were caught off guard and forced to walk home in the cold and dark of a typical winter evening.

The taxis went on strike following clashes in the week after the City Council began enforcing new traffic by-laws. The new rules allow them to impound vehicles in cases where drivers cannot produce a valid operating licence, or are found to be operating contrary to the conditions of their operating licence. Read More

Indian low-cost airline IndiGo will start Nairobi-Mumbai flights on Saturday charging an introductory one-way fare of $186 (Sh26,523) for economy-class travel.

The fares are much cheaper than what rivals such as Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates are charging, indicating that the Indian carrier is keen to attract customers on the new route before re-pricing its tickets.

On the Mumbai-Nairobi route, the airline has set a one-way price of $179 (Sh25,525), also on economy.

Return tickets for flights starting from Nairobi will be charged at $359 (Sh51,193). Read More