THIS pastime found to be popular in the world-famous Bali island of Indonesia is inspiring the growth of quad biking in the Zimbabwean resort town of Kariba. It has come in handy as stakeholders in devising strategies to diversify tourism offering in this northern Zimbabwean town. Kariba Quad Bike Adventures is the brainchild of Jacob Parichi (39), after he realised a gap in the local tourism space. In an interview, he mentioned how the idea drew inspiration from Bali. “I…

Limpopo model Kgaoletso Ntsoane has set her sights on scooping the South African title of Miss Teen World with the hopes of representing the country in South America later this year. Ntsoane, 18, is not just a beauty queen, but a self-motivated hard-worker who believes in using her brain power to inspire the lives of young people in her rural home village of Ga-Mphahlele Maijane outside Polokwane. She is currently preparing to participate in the South African leg of the…

SANDTON City, Africa’s leading retail and lifestyle destination, has been nominated for a prestigiousinternational industry award. The nomination for the MAXI Award adds to the already impressiverepertoire of endorsements and accolades received by the South African city. The International Council of Shopping Centres runs the awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Las Vegas later this month. Toyland Factory, the centre’s festive season 2021 campaign, conceptualised and executed by Excellerate Brand Management (EBM), Sandton City’s strategic property marketing…

THE World Tourism Organisation (WTO) has welcomed the end of the public health emergency phase for COVID-197. WTO believes this recent announcement represents a major milestone in the global effort to combat the virus. “We welcome WHO’s decision to end the emergency status for COVID-19,” said WTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. WHO is an acronym for the World Health Organisation. “This is an important signal and a moment to stand back and reflect on how we can overcome challenges only in…

PLANS to build a convention centre to host international conferences in Siavonga have received a major boost after the local town council secured land for the construction. The facility would enhance the growth of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) which is a lucrative part of tourismacross the globe. “We need to build a big convention centre which can accommodate over 1 000 delegates,” Given Kwapu, the council chairperson, said. “Siavonga district has all it takes to host an…

MORE than US$56 million the Zimbabwean government has invested in the tourism industry in Mashonaland West province, post-pandemic appears to be money down the drain. This is much to the concern of authorities who are dissatisfied with the return of investment. Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality, disclosed the government had invested over US$18,49 million in 2021 and in excess of $37,66 million in 2022 torevive the sector. That was at the height of the…

AN economist has dismissed claims China’s increased maize imports from South Africa are a “political posture” by the Asian powerhouse to replace the United States. Some media have made the claims after China bought 108 104 tonnes of maize from South Africa in the last week of March and the first fewweeks of April 2023. State-owned trader, COFCO, brought the grain. Some Chinese buyers reportedly cancelled 562 800 tonnes of US corn orders in the last week of April. Wandile…

REGISTRATIONS are now open for a unique annual campaign for South Africans to explore their country. Tourism businesses have been urged to register for the initiative, dubbed Sho’t Left Travel week, which has been launched in Durban at Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI). During her opening speech at ATI, the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille has encouraged the businesses to participate. The campaign is an important part of ATI, offering South Africans a seven-day promotion of discounted travel related deals…

AT a time the cost of living is rising, Avon is giving fragrance enthusiasts a boost with the return of Perfumania. During Perfumania, enthusiasts can fully immerse themselves in Avon’s diverse perfume range with special prices, exclusive offers with a plethora of gift sets for upcoming celebrations and special moments. “We’ve been able to provide a luxury fragrance experience to perfume lovers who value the scent of exclusivity and distinctness at an affordable price but with the signature of high…

JUSTINE, the personal care, cosmetics and fragrance brand, is celebrating 50 years in South Africa. It is five decades since the company changed the country’s skincare by creating and introducing the iconic Tissue Oil in 1973. “The Justine story is a remarkable South African story that speaks of resilience, agility and adaptation to evolving marketing conditions as well as constant innovation that continues to be on the leading edge ofbeauty lovers’ needs,” says Mafahle Mareletse, Managing Director of Avon Justine…