Ethiopia has signed an agreement for the design of a new four-runway airport. It will be the largest in Africa when construction is completed in 2029, the CEO of state-owned Ethiopian Airlines said on Friday (09). Located near the town of Bishoftu, about 45 km from the capital Addis Ababa, the airport will have...
FIKANI 2024: The 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair kicks off today
From today, Thursday (08) until Sunday (11), the city of Maputo will host the 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FIKANI), to be held under the theme "FIKANI - Tourism, a Tool for Economic Development and Social Transformation". According to the organizers, the event will feature more than 220 exhibitors...
FIKANI 2024: Mozambique presents business opportunities in the tourism sector
The city of Maputo will host the 10th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FIKANI) from August 8 to 11, under the theme "FIKANI - Tourism, a Tool for Economic Development and Social Transformation". Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, through the National Tourism Institute, the 10th edition...
Seven airlines resume flights to Mozambique after suspension by Covid-19
Seven airlines have already resumed flights from other destinations to Mozambique, after the interruption during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Mozambique. The institution's Report on the Performance of the Air Transport Market, quoted by Notícias, indicates that, in addition to Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, TAAG Linhas...
Mozambique may extend visa exemption to more countries
The tourism and business visa exemption measure for entry into Mozambican territory could be extended to more countries, and the proposal is already being evaluated by the government. The document was recently submitted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to the Executive, and is being analyzed by a multi-sectoral team that...
More than 56,000 tourists have already benefited from visa-free travel in Mozambique
More than 56,000 people from 29 countries have already benefited from the electronic visa for tourism and business purposes since the implementation of measure 13 of the Economic Acceleration Package (EAP) began in December 2022 until last March. This measure allows visa exemptions for citizens of 29 countries and the granting of...
Restaurant establishments increased in the country by 32% in the first quarter
From January to March this year, Mozambique saw 33 new restaurants and drinks establishments come into operation, compared to 25 in the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 32%. The data is included in the balance of the Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (BdPESOE), for the first quarter of 2024, released by the...
Gaza: Massingir to receive new tourism development project
Karingani Game Reserve recently paid a visit to the Massingir district, in the southern province of Gaza. The purpose of the event was to introduce the new investors in the Karingani Project and the new national management team. The meeting was a step towards fostering closer relations with the government authorities as well as providing...
Maputo National Park received a record number of tourists last year
Maputo National Park recorded a record number of visitors in 2023, receiving more than 20,000 tourists. This increase contributed significantly to the growth and recovery of investments in the area. In a publication on the "Profile" portal, the park's administrator, Miguel Gonçalves, explained that the number of tourists has increased annually by between 10% and 15%,...
Mozambique and Angola sign agreement to liberalize airspace
The airlines of Mozambique and Angola, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) and Linhas Aéreas de Angola (TAAG) respectively, will be able to fly to various destinations in both countries. In fact, a bilateral agreement was signed on Wednesday in Maputo to strengthen the opening up of airspace between the Civil Aviation Institute of Mozambique...