Travelport, a global travel technology company, and Africa World Airlines (AWA), West Africa’s leading domestic and regional carrier, have launched a ground-breaking collaboration aimed at reinventing the travel experience for customers across the African continent and beyond.

Sunny Prakash Gupta, the Regional Manager of Gtech Distribution Pvt Ltd – Travelport Official partner in Central and West Africa, expressed delight with the collaboration and confirmed Travelport’s commitment to offer continuous access to a wide selection of goods from Africa World Airlines. 

“Today, Travelport officially announces that it has signed an agreement with Africa World Airline (AWA) – the leading domestic and regional carrier in West Africa. This multi-year deal confirms that Travelport’s agencies will have continued access to wide range of products from AWA through the Travelport+ platform,” he announced.

Mr. Gupta noted that Travelport agents will have seamless access to AWA’s products via the Travelport+ platform. He stated that this will make it easier for travel dealers to search, shop, and compare Africa World Airlines’ latest offerings.

In a speech, Africa World Airlines’ Head of Commercial, Jonathan Appiah, emphasized the airline’s commitment to providing exceptional service and seamless connectivity to its passengers, emphasizing the value of its collaboration with Travelport.

“At Africa World Airlines, we have always been committed to providing exceptional service and seamless connectivity to our passengers. By partnering with Travelport, we gain access to cutting-edge technology, a vast network of travel agents, and a wealth of expertise that will enable us to enhance our offerings and deliver unparalleled convenience,” he stated.

He also stated that their collaboration with Travelport will boost their distribution channels and raise their awareness in worldwide markets. He stated that this will not only benefit their airline, but will also help to strengthen the aviation business in Ghana and the subregion.

“This is very huge. The more your customers see your products out there, the more they’re able to also book, so definitely this impact on our passenger numbers which also helps in revenue and revenue generation make a company a growing concern so it’s a very strategic alliance that is going to help us to achieve what we want to achieve in the long term,” he asserted.

Mr. Appiah went ahead to express his excitement about the partnership, stating, “As we embark on this exciting journey together, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire Africa World Airlines team for their dedication and hard work in making this partnership a reality. I also extend my appreciation to our partners at Travelport for their unwavering support and shared vision.”

“Together, we are confident that we can revolutionize the travel experience in Africa and make a positive impact on the lives of our customers,” he reaffirmed.

Both Travelport and Africa World Airlines realize the changing nature of the travel industry and are committed to staying on the cutting edge of innovation. They hope to use this collaboration to utilize cutting-edge technologies and best practices in order to make popular choices for African and international passengers.

The alliance between Travelport and Africa World Airlines represents a turning point in the aviation sector, offering improved connectivity, convenience, and service quality for passengers. It also combines AWA’s dedication to providing great service with Travelport’s cutting-edge technology and extensive network of travel agencies. This collaboration strives to improve offerings and provide exceptional convenience to passengers.

About Travelport

Travelport is a leading global travel technology company, providing distribution, technology, payment, and other solutions for the travel and tourism industry worldwide. They are on a mission to simplify the complex industry they have known and loved for decades. Where others add features, they invent new solutions. They work with partners that share their passion for delivering exceptional experiences for travelers.

About Africa World Airlines

Africa World Airlines, founded by Togbe Afede XIV, is a privately owned airline. Its inception took place on November 15, 2010, with its inaugural revenue flight commencing on September 21, 2012.

The airline operates routes to various key destinations in West Africa, including Kumasi, Tamale, and Takoradi in Ghana, as well as Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria. As part of their continuous expansion efforts, they have forged strategic partnerships with several prominent international carriers, including South African Airways, Emirates, Brussels Airlines, ASKY Airlines, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. 

These collaborations are instrumental in fulfilling their corporate mission of providing seamless and cost-effective air travel options for both leisure and business travelers along our network. Africa World Airlines aspires to set the standard for quality air travel services in West Africa and beyond. Their commitment is to offer a welcoming, dependable, and affordable travel experience to all their valued passengers.

From left to right – Enoch Kumah, Network, Planning and Revenue Manager at AWA; Jonathan Appiah, Head of Commercial at AWA; Sunny Prakash, Regional Manager, Travelport; and James Parmar, Customer Success Manager at Travelport

The executives of Travelport and AWA cutting the cake to solidify the partnership

Rabbit meat has earned its place as one of the best white meats available, boasting a higher-than-average percentage of easily digestible protein. 

Beyond its delectable taste, rabbit meat has a lot of health benefits that make it superior for health-conscious consumers. 

Easily digestible 

One of the key reasons why rabbit meat is hailed as a nutritional powerhouse is its high percentage of easily digestible protein. With a protein content higher than many other meats, rabbit meat is a great source of essential amino acids which is necessary for muscle growth, repair, and overall bodily function. 

Rabbit meat, packed with vital minerals and vitamins such as calcium, iron, selenium, and vitamin B12, play crucial roles in maintaining bone and teeth health, supporting the central nervous system, aiding digestion, promoting cellular repair, reducing pain, enhancing brain and muscle function, and boosting metabolism. There are more.

Excellent choice for weight management

For health-conscious individuals watching their calorie and fat intake, rabbit meat offers a lean and nutritious alternative. Compared to other meats such as chicken, turkey, and beef, rabbit meat boasts significantly fewer calories and lower fat content. Rabbit meat stands out as a remarkably lean option, making it an excellent choice for weight management and overall health. 

A meat for a healthy living

Rabbit meat contains a favorable ratio of unsaturated fatty acids, making it heart-healthy and cholesterol-friendly. A single serving of cooked rabbit meat is rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These fatty acids help reduce the risk of heart disease and drive one’s well-being positively.

Promoting good nutrition

Tibbar, a local rabbit business, has been promoting the health benefits and culinary excellence of rabbit meat. The startup business has shown a great commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical farming practices ensuring that every bite of its rabbit meat is not only delicious but also nutritionally superior. 

Written By: Samuel Greyham

The writer the CEO of Tibbar, a rabbit meat business in Accra 

The first contest of the Round of 16, Senior Sharks 7, was a scintillating showpiece between two schools with cabinets-full of academic laurels.

The Presbyterian Boy’s Secondary School (Presec), Legon, took on Prempeh College, Sofoline, Kumasi,- two schools who need no introduction in quiz-a-thons.

Each school was aiming to cement their supremacy in this elephantine clash of the Round of 16.

Prempeh College, while making their debut appearance in Senior Sharks 7, have been nothing short of fantastic.

They put up top notch performances to short- circuit both Hope College and Sonrise Christian SHS in the First and Second Rounds respectively.

Naturally, Prempeh, a.k.a ‘Amanfour’ had full confidence coursing through their veins when they came face-to-face with their intercity rivals.

In the ‘blue corner’, defending champions, Presec, were also competing in their first Senior Sharks 7 contest.

As a behemoth of the Senior Sharks quiz, the Presecans made Prempeh’s sterling performances so far look ordinary.

Presec, whose other moniker is ‘Odadede3’,  went completely gung-ho on Prempeh from Round 1 to Round 4.

They held Prempeh College hostage and had them mesmerised in quod erat demonstrandum by the Third Round of this contest.

Even before the Final Round of this contest could be called, Presec had Prempeh sent to the gallows, and their soul disgorged from their body.

Right Corner Round

Social Literacy, in the history of the quiz, has been one of the areas Presec excels in.

In this contest, they managed a respectable forty (40) points while Prempeh earned twenty (20) points to round off the Right Corner Round.

R Cubed

One incorrect answer in the Reading and Writing segment, and another incorrect call in the Arithmetic segment were the only things to sully Presec’s hundred percent record.

Prempeh meanwhile didn’t give much hope to their fans as they missed glorious opportunities to score more points.

At the end of the round, Prempeh lost massively as they had just twenty (20) points while Presec gained astronomically by having (80) points.

STEM Round

With their pride at stake, Prempeh immediately buzzed on the first riddle as they hoped to snap at the heels of the Presecans.

Even though Prempeh could decipher two questions correctly, they also could not decode the other two they buzzed for.

As such, they ended the round with ten (10) points while Presec came in strongly in the second half of the round to return with forty-five (45) points.

One-on-one Round

Eugene and Alex for Presec and Prempeh respectively showed up as English experts when the round had been rendered only an academic exercise.

Eugene sent the already fulfilled Presecans agog by hitting the first question correctly, while both failed on the second question.

Jeffrey and Excell came as Math specialists for Prempeh and Presec respectively. Both specialists were off-the-mark on their two attempts.

Obrempong met Isaac in a replay of their earlier face-off in the STEM Round.

But this time it was to be Isaac’s day, hitting two questions correctly with ease for Prempeh.

Then David and Frederick as General Knowledge experts for Presec and Prempeh respectively came up.

After the first question went unanswered, David picked the image shown correctly.

At the end of the round, Presec had twenty (20) points and Prempeh also had twenty (20) points.

The scores for this one-sided contest to decide once-and-for-all who the ‘masters’ in quizzes is recorded seventy (70) points for Prempeh.

Presec, the primus of Senior Sharks had one hundred and eighty-five (185) points.

At this rate, it is safe to say Presec will be a mouthful for their next opponents…Talk about la tres? Who knows?

The Sharks Quiz is developed by the Academic Talent Development Program and produced by the Adesa Production Limited (APL).

Official media partner is TV3.

Sponsors: MTN, G-Money, Fidelity Bank, Academic City University College, Family Health Medical School, Ashesi University, and University of the Free State.

On May 13, 2024, Kasoa and its surrounding areas experienced severe traffic congestion and flooding due to heavy rainfall.

Vehicles and other road users are at a standstill at Kasoa Old Barrier after the road was flooded due to hours of heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/sBFMtHnTDP

— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) May 13, 2024

The Old Barrier to Kasoa stretch was particularly affected, with vehicles and road users at a standstill.

Severe vehicular congestion reported on the Old Barrier to Kasoa stretch following rainfall.

📸: @photocalebb pic.twitter.com/ZzZsxIWs48

— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) May 13, 2024

The flooding impacted roads, residential areas, businesses, and homes, with reports of submerged cars and flooded houses.

All those staying on the Kasoa stretch, please don’t bother coming home. There is some crazy flood from the barrier place. No cars are going in or coming out.

— Esi Cato (@peggsssss) May 13, 2024

Residents and commuters reported significant delays and advised against travel to the area, suggesting finding alternative accommodations for the night due to the standstill traffic.

ADU development has to be properly organized and financed. This encompasses the complicated facets of ADU costs for homeowners who aspire to enlarge their living space or improve their rental properties. Let us examine the different aspects that invariably feed into ADU development pricing. We will focus on the important points that allow you to use your space effectively.

Understanding ADU Development Cost

City Fees: The first step in ADU cost and construction involves paying the city fees, including plan checks, permits, and other regulations. These fees differ depending on the location and project characteristics; the previously mentioned figures of $3,000-$11,000 vary greatly. Engaging Levi Construction’s skills in this field allows you to overcome legal obstacles and customize the fee structure to your ADU project.

Construction Labor and Materials: What is the fundamental of ADU cost and development? It is unionized labor and materials in the construction sector. Unlike major construction, garage conversion comes with a budget of $175 to $225 per square foot with the existing structures having lower costs reducing overall costs. Therefore, through garage conversion, you will have the ability to decrease ADU Costs considerably. On the other hand, the projected ADU cost will be between $250 and $350 per square foot. Materials selection and construction processes complement each other to make quality and affordability simultaneously.

Finish Materials: Raising the ADU aesthetics and functionality would have premium finish materials that would satisfy the investment project. The standard floor, cabinetry, and fixtures are usually priced at $50-$100 per sq. ft., which creates a situation involving ambiance and a view of the future value of the space. The union of design and price is a theme conception, so the outcome is harmony and a five-star feeling.

Comparative Cost Dynamics: The pricing strategies that the company will apply will be different regarding the option choices of the existing ADU conversion and new construction projects. Garage Conversion offers fiscal advantages because its price is 50-60% lower than newly built apartments. However, the fact that the ADU owners will have the chance to customize practically endlessly and appreciate the potential of future growth should also be accounted for. As the budgeting element should be considered, the present goals should match the future ones.

Evolution of Costs: Over time, mortgage loan and building material prices have necessarily risen by half the amount of ADU, and more so, they are up by 20%. The project’s risk mitigation strategy is completely supported by financial strategy, expense efficiency, and creating a risk contingency, and this is the project’s backbone. These will be the pillars on which the project will be built and successful.

The Best ADU Cost & Development with Levi Construction

Working with Levi Construction encourages you to take on an exercise of your life; you will be satisfied due to all the technological assistance you will receive during the whole building of your ADU. The engineering team concentrated on decreasing the cost of the estimate to the project; they are fabricated to the diplomatic programs which cater to the best outcome, this will instill a sense of confidence and safety in home buyers. Establishing the cost of ADU for the year 2024, a key criterion that prompts us to decide on our priorities and expenditures is crucial. To ensure that your custom ADU meets the utility, aesthetic, and affordability standards, it is worth opting for Levi Construction, thus making everything available and affordable.

Conclusion

During The ADU construction cost, careful thinking and a reasonable budgeting approach are necessary. This would include a budget to cover city outlays, payrolls for workers, and expenditure on materials essential for the smooth running of this endeavor. Partnering with Levi Construction Permits one to have professional skills and record excellent outcomes through top-notch customer satisfaction. This fully makes homeowners understand the pricing dynamics of the ADU, and hence, they can be off the shelf buying a financially viable home, functionally well put and visually appealing.

The ABOFREM AREA Foundation is proud to announce the ‘AMBUSA EXPERIENCE 2024’, featuring a star-studded lineup of entertainers and artistes headlined by Musicians Sarkodie, Samini, and Efya.

The event, set to take place on August 3, 2024, at the Ritz Theatre in New Jersey, promises to be a celebration of the rich African culture, arts, and music.

The ‘AMBUSA EXPERIENCE 2024’ is an initiative of the ABOFREM AREA Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving African heritage and cultural diversity. 

The event will showcase the exceptional talents led by three of Ghana’s most renowned artists, who will captivate the audience with their unique blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, and soulful melodies.

Sarkodie, the multiple award-winning rapper, will take the stage with his signature style, blending hip-hop and Afrobeats to create an electrifying performance. 

Samini, the legendary Ghanaian dancehall and Afrobeats artist, will bring his infectious rhythms and high-energy stage presence, while Efya, the soulful songstress, will enchant the audience with her powerful vocals and emotive performances.

“We are thrilled to present the ‘AMBUSA EXPERIENCE 2024’ and to have Sarkodie, Samini, and Efya as our headliners,” said the ABOFREM AREA Foundation.

“These artists are not only incredibly talented, but they also embody the essence of African culture and artistry. We are confident that their performances will create an unforgettable experience for our attendees and help us celebrate the rich diversity of African heritage.”

The ‘AMBUSA EXPERIENCE 2024’ promises to be a night of pure entertainment, showcasing the best of African culture, arts, and music. Attendees can expect a captivating blend of music, dance, and visual arts, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Ritz Theatre.

Tickets for the ‘AMBUSA EXPERIENCE 2024’ are now available for purchase, and fans are encouraged to secure their spots early to avoid disappointment. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the event’s official website at www.ambusa.org