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Connecting Africa: Emirates is Pushing for Rapid Expansion, Competing with Its Turkish and Ethiopian Rivals

As it moves forward with plans to add to its 22 African routes, experts wonder if Emirates could be the airline that connects Africa with the world, pushing Turkish Airlines and other major players to the sidelines. Africa is desperately looking for flights today, even though most African countries launched national airlines after independence to […]

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Namibia: Three foreign airlines eying stakes in national carrier

Three foreign airlines, among which German Lufthansa, are interested in acquiring equities in Air Namibia, The Namibian reports. Namibia’s public enterprises minister Leon Jooste is leading negotiations with Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways, the media says. “Three airlines, namely South African Airways, Ethiopian Airways and Lufthansa indicated an interest to pursue further discussions,” […]