Can Kenya Develop Into a Regional and International Medical Tourism Hub?
A major government announcement on medical tourism In May 2024, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Dr Alfred Mutua, announced that his government has initiated a strategy and campaign to position Kenya as a comprehensive medical tourism hub. The campaign will result in the launch of a specialised portal to facilitate the […]
Zanzibar: The Spice Islands Strive for Greater Economic Autonomy
Historical background Zanzibar is an archipelago lying off the coast of mainland Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. It comprises four major islands and a number of smaller islets. The main island is Unguja, which has a population of nearly one million. It is often referred to as ‘Zanzibar Island’. Pemba is the second-largest island with […]
Vilankulo, Mozambique: A Storm-Battered Seaside Paradise Clings On
Introductory note Vilankulo is a coastal town in south-central Mozambique located in the district of Vilankulos. The town was known as Vilankulos in colonial times, but the name was changed to Vilankulo at the time of independence from Portugal in 1975. A recent news report 15 March 2024 report by Club of Mozambique: “Cyclone Filipo […]
Angola: The Revitalisation and Expansion of Luanda Port
A visit to a struggling port I first visited Luanda port sometime in the early 1990’s. The director-general of the ports authority agreed to show me the port installations provided that we could use my vehicle and driver explaining that the port authority was short of vehicles due to maintenance issues. We were driving between […]
