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Fastjet and WorldTicket by GO7 forge strategic partnership to expand global distribution across Southern Africa

Fastjet, the Zimbabwean multi-award-winning regional airline, and WorldTicket by GO7, a leading global airline distribution solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance ticketing, connectivity, and international visibility across Southern Africa. Through this collaboration, fastjet’s flights are now available for booking via WorldTicket’s W2-365 p...

fastjet raises £15mn through share placement

fastjet says it has been able to raise GBP15 million (USD19.7 million) in fresh capital through the issuance of 30 million new ordinary shares priced at GBP0.50 (USD0.66 per share). Among the investors was the LCC's own executive chairman, Colin Child, who agreed to subscribe for 140,000 new ordinary shares or 0.13% of the enlarged issued share capital. The funds will provide sufficient...

Zimbabwe releases US-registered plane carrying unidentified body

Officials say suspected stowaway died from lack of oxygen as plane leaves for South Africa after officials found ‘nothing suspicious’ in cargo. Zimbabwe on Saturday released a US-registered cargo plane and the unidentified body of a suspected stowaway that was found onboard last Sunday, saying the cause of death was lack of oxygen. National police spokeswoman Charity Charamba tol...

Body found on cash cargo plane refuelling in Zimbabwe

Crew of Florida-owned cargo plane arrested and millions of rand destined for South Africa’s Reserve Bank impounded after Harare airport staff follow blood trails and find a body. A cargo plane carrying millions of South African rand has been grounded atZimbabwe’s international airport after ground staff spotted blood dripping from it and discovered a man’s body. The plane,...

Air Zimbabwe Cabin Flooded by "Raw Effluent" As Liquid Leaked from Bathroom into Aisle

Passengers on board a recent Air Zimbabwe flight were left disgusted after a liquid seeped into the cabin from a lavatory. The airline has denied claims that human waste flowed down an aisle after a passenger's photos of the mess surfaced on social media. The person who snapped the images, which show a long streak of liquid and a flight attendant trying to sop it up with towels, tol...

Air Zimbabwe protected from creditors until 2018

Air Zimbabwe has been protected from creditors for the next three years by the Zimbabwean parliament. The heavily indebted carrier has had its assets protected by the Air Zimbabwe Corporation (Repeal) Act, which has been amended to include provisions State Liabilities Act. The carrier has been given until July 3 2018 to settle its debts with creditors. Its sole share...

fastjet Zimbabwe takes to the skies

fastjet Zimbabwe’s first flight between Harare and Victoria Falls took off today, marking the launch of a new low-cost Zimbabwean airline. fastjet Zimbabwe’s first flight departed Harare International Airport at 14h00 with dignitaries, government officials, media and local passengers on board. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport at 15h00, the flight was welcomed by...

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