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Nigeria: FG May Review Highway, Ferma Laws
[Daily Trust] Works Minister Mike Onolememen said the Federal Highway Act and the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act might be reviewed, if the road sector reform is to be realised. He stated this when delegates from Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) led by its President, Mustapha Balarabe, visited him yesterday.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 12:14

Nigeria: Nupe Festival Packaged to Attract Tourists - Committee
[Daily Trust] The 2012 edition of the Nupe Festival billed to commence on June 23, has been packaged to showcase the cultural relics of the people in order to attract more tourists, the organising committee has said.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 12:14

Nigeria: FG Revokes Bi-Courtney Concession On Hotels at Airport
[Daily Trust] Lagos - Federal Government yesterday cancelled the concession won by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) for the construction of hotel and conference centre at the local wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos for failing to keep to the terms of the agreement.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 11:54

Nigeria: Hajj - Inaugural Flight Leaves September 18
[Daily Trust] The inaugural flight of pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia will depart Nigeria September 18 while the last flight will leave the country on October 17 as the Jeddah airport would be closed by October 2, Chairman, National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Muhammad Bello, has said.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 11:40

Nigeria: Airports - Achieving Safety, Security Through Facility Upgrade
[This Day] The Federal Government is hoping to use the ongoing restructuring of airport infrastructure to reinforce security at the nation's airports. It is providing modern, technology based security equipment and training of personnel as part of the pre-emptive security measures in view of the security threats in the country.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:40

New Partnership to Boost Cultural Tourism
[New Times] The Institute of National Museums of Rwanda (INMR) has signed a pact with the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) that will see the multiplication and exhibition of a traditional breed of cattle.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:02

High Profile Speakers to Attend SETE Conference
[Biz-Community] The second edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) is to be held at the ICC Durban from 12-14 September 2012, and having secured a number of high profile international and local exhibitors and speakers, the exhibition and conference both look set to build upon the success of the inaugural event held in Cape Town last year.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 18:42

South Africa: Travel Trends That Will Influence 2012 and Beyond
[Biz-Community] IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), reputed to be the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has worked with some of the most influential hospitality experts and travel commentators to identify key global trends that will have potential impact in 2012 and beyond.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 15:05

927,000 Tourists Visit Nation in March
[Egypt Online] The number of foreign tourists visiting Egypt in March this year rose to 927,000 compared to 535,000 the same month last year.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:43

Running Wild for African Marathons

African athletes are legendary in long distance running events. In the recent London marathon, Kenyan athletes Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany won both the men and the women's race. Long distance races at the Olympics are dominated by East and North Africans. But you don't hear enough about marathons being run in Africa.

At the end of June, Kenya will host the 13th Safaricom marathon. The race takes place in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and runners will be up against non-human contestants as well, zebra, impala and maybe even a rhino or two. More than 2000 runners will take on the challenge and the money raised will go toward wildlife conservation and community projects. The mere possibility of spotting a lion while running, would certainly propel me to the finish line.

Other Marathons Taking Place in Africa in 2012/13

Running a marathon is always a great excuse to travel. So why not try one of these marathons and run in the desert, mountains, savannah, or forest. All of these marathons can be combined with safaris, treks and cultural tours.

And for more dates and races check this African marathon calendar

Image © Safaricom Marathon

Running Wild for African Marathons originally appeared on About.com Africa Travel on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 11:25:06.

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about.com | 17-May-2012 13:25

Zimbabwe: African Sun Returns to Profitability
[The Herald] HOTEL group African Sun Limited is back in the black, recording US$743 259 in profits for the six months ended March 31, 2012. The group's first profit since dollarisation is attributed to growth in arrivals and strong performance in resort hotels.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:13

Nigeria: Remodeling the Country's Airports to World Standards
[Daily Trust] Lagos - By the end of this month, works on the eleven airports undergoing remodeling across the country under the phase one airports remodeling efforts would have been completed.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:58

Nigeria: Representives Probe Security at Airports
[Vanguard] Abuja - As part of measures to ensure that security arrangements at the country's airports are functional and capable of detecting threats to the country's aviation sector, the House of Representatives, yesterday, directed its committee on aviation to carry out a full audit of all security facilities at the nation's airport and report to it within four weeks.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:03

Nigeria: Reps to Investigate State of Security Equipments At Airports
[Daily Trust] The House of Representatives is set to commence investigations into the functionality of security equipment installed across the nation's airports.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:49

Arusha City Hosts Veta's Hospitality and Tourism Institute
[Daily News] ARUSHA City, also known as Africa's gateway to the world's famous tourist attractions like the world heritage sites of Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Conservations site and the Serengeti National Park, among others in Tanzania, has added a leaf to its glory in hosting VETA Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (VHTTI), the third East Africa's biggest public institution of hospitality and tourism training.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 06:06

Eritrea: Tourism-Related Businesses in Mendefera Enhance Service Quality
[Shabait] Mendefera - A number of customers explained that tourism-related businesses in Mendefera have enhanced service quality in line with the common goal of fulfilling customer satisfaction.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 05:47

Kenya: Nation to Lose Virgin in September
[Capital FM] Nairobi, Kenya - Virgin Atlantic will halt operations on the Nairobi-London route on September 24 due to increasing costs and a challenging economic environment in both Kenya and Europe over the past five years.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 05:45

New National Airline to Take Off in July
[U.S. Embassy Abidjan] "Air Cote d'Ivoire to take off in late July," says a front-page headline in Fraternite Matin. A report in this paper (p. 14) says that an agreement was signed yesterday between Ivorian authorities and the shareholders.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 20:36

Nigeria: Osun Boosts Transportation With New Buses
[Daily Trust] The Osun government yesterday described transportation as a catalyst in the implementation of government policies and programmes.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 12:08

Gambia: Gampost, DHL Sign MOU
[Daily Observer] The Gambia Postal Services (Gampost) and DHL, Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to link up the two for easy access to mails and delivery system to worldwide network of DHL and the postal service worldwide. The ceremony took place at Gampost head office in Banjul.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:53

South Africa: Buffalo City 360 Tourism Magazine Launches At Tourism Indaba
[Biz-Community] Buffalo City 360, a new glossy Eastern Cape tourism publication, held a party late last week for its debut before launching at the Tourism Indaba 2012, now on in Durban.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:12

Nigeria: Auto Crash Kills Doctor, Daughter in Kebbi
[Daily Trust] Birnin-Kebbi - An auto crash along the Argungu-Sokoto road in Kebbi State on Monday killed a medical doctor, his five year old daughter and a banker. The victims were identified as Dr. Usman Yakubu Noma, a Neurosurgeon at the Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, five year old Fatima and a Malam Abubakar Muhammed, a banker with Access Bank, Birnin-Kebbi. A witness, Mallam Abubakar Mai Masallaci, who spoke to newsmen said, "I was here when the two vehicles collided. Its either the driver of one of the vehicles was c
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:08

South Africa: Indaba 2012 News Wrap
[Biz-Community] Thousands of travel professionals from across the globe gathered in Durban, South Africa, this weekend for Indaba 2012, Africa's largest travel trade show that aims to demonstrate there is more to destination marketing on the continent than luxury safaris and adventure tourism.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 09:51

Lack of Data Dog State's Plans
[Daily News] THE lack of reliable and valid information has been posing threats for the government to draw strategies as well as incentives that will add value to the economic growth.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 06:03

Kenya: Emirates Connects Nation and Vietnam
[Capital FM] Nairobi - Emirates is set to launch it 124th destination in Vietnam next month connecting Kenyans to the South East Asian country's largest city of Ho Chi Minh.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 19:22

'Tourism Indaba a Resounding Success'
[The Herald] Members of the Zimbabwean delegation to the Tourism Indaba here yesterday said the event was the most fruitful in modern times and were happy with the level of business deals they managed to negotiate.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 19:03

Marriott International Hotel Comes to Addis
[Addis Fortune] The hotel franchisor follows only three other international brands
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 18:56

Kenya: Emirates Announces Nairobi - Ho Chi Minh City Direct Flight
[Emirates] Nairobi - Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines in the world, continues its expansion into South East Asia with Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam becoming the airline's 124th destination.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 15:53

Angola: CPLP Trade Ministers for Entrepreneurship Boosting
[ANGOP] Luanda - Boosting education for entrepreneurship, reinforcing training of small and medium companies and encouraging the creation of national tools meet the difficulties of access to capitals are part of decisions in Luanda Declaration signed on Monday by the Trade Ministers of the Portuguese Speaking Country Community (CPLP).
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 15:16

Nigeria: FAAN MD Evades EFCC Arrest
[Daily Trust] The Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr George Uriesi, today, escape arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos, Daily Trust learnt.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 14:59

Nigeria: Airport, Kubwa Roads Near Completion - Minister
[Leadership] Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed has disclosed that the on-going road rehabilitation and expansion of the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (Airport) and Murtala Muhammed (Kubwa) Expressways, are at 75 percent and 80 percent completion respectively.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:25

Nigeria: '131 Killed in Auto Crashes in Kogi'
[Daily Trust] Lokoja - One hundred and thirty one people were killed in auto crashes that occurred in Kogi State in the past four months, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC) Michael Olapade has said.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:22

Nigeria: Six Travel Agencies Bid for Christian Pilgrimage
[Daily Trust] Six travel agencies have indicated interest in bidding for the airlift of Christian pilgrims to Israel in October.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:21

Nigeria: Two Die, 44 Injured in Auto Crash in Katsina
[Daily Trust] Katsina - TWO persons were on Sunday killed while 44 others, including a bride sustained injuries in an auto crash at Yartafki village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:21

Nigeria: Protest Claims One in Benin City
[This Day] Benin City - Crisis erupted yesterday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, among supporters of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) who are equally members of Edo State Drivers' Welfare Scheme which resulted in the death of one of the supporters allegedly beaten to death with several others injured.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:20

U.S.$15,000 Movable Traffic Lights for KMA
[Ghanaian Chronicle] The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has taken delivery of three pieces of modern movable traffic lights, and two sets of brand new computers donated to it by the Great West Africa Mines, a Chinese mining company, to help ensure the maintenance of traffic and improve vehicular movement in the city.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 12:01

A Happy Ending for Tourists
[New Era] Oshakati - French tourists who were passing through Namibia to Djibouti were happy when Oshana Police recovered their camera that was stolen during a stopover at Oshakati.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 12:00

Ethiopia: Govt Secures WB Loan for Kenya Link Substations
[Addis Fortune] A high-level delegation from the Ethiopian government has secured a loan for the construction of substations for the Ethiopia to Kenya power interconnection project from the World Bank (WB) last week, Fortune has learnt.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 11:46

Nigeria: Between the Federal Govt and Airline Operators
[Vanguard] I HAVE taken pains and indeed strong courage to call the attention of government to the misguidance of the NCAA Director General on the ethics of practice in the travel and tourism industry, especially NCAA's repeated misguidance of government as to the truth and facts of existing factors surrounding the legitimacy of their claims over international airlines.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 09:03

Kenya: Country Lacks Enough Hotel Beds - Report
[The Star] THE country has run out of bed space and would face a serious accommodation crisis were it to host a major international conference.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 05:45

Uganda: USAID Donates Sh50 Million to Boost Tourism
[New Vision] The United States Agency for International development (USAID) has earmarked $20m (about sh50m) to improve tourism in Uganda.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 05:40

East Africa: Aviation Officials Meet Over Standards
[EA Business] Kigali - Civil Aviation experts from the East African Region last week convened in Kigali, Rwanda to discuss standards in facilitating travelers and Airports in line with efforts to achieve the proposed regional Single Sky Concept.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 15:48

Tanzania Women in Tourism Form Body
[EA Business] Dar es Salaam - As one of the ways of empowering more women economically, women in the tourism sector have formed their own group -Association Of Women in Tourism in Tanzania (AWOTTA).
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 15:48

New Peninsula Hotel - Only Tourist Hotel Operated By Tour Company in Mara
[Daily News] Peninsula is the first and most famous tourist hotel that was set up close to Lake Victoria in Musoma Municipality, Mara Region some years ago. But in 2009 the hotel changed its name to New Peninsula Hotel after becoming under the new management of Massy Tour and Hotels Ltd, a local investor owned by Mr Mahuza Nyakirang'ani.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 15:18

Namibia: Country Maintains Its Tourism Brand
[New Era] Durban - The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) continues to explore avenues for marketing Namibia and creating platforms for the tourism trade to network and exchange business with tourism markets abroad.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 14:52

Nigeria: Road Accident Claims Three, Injures Four
[This Day] Maiduguri - Three persons were yesterday feared dead when the vehicle they were travelling with had a headlong collision with another vehicle along the Maiduguri- Damaturu highway at the weekend.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 14:44

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