SEAD-SA puts SA on trajectory of evidenced-based economic planning
Government has launched a project that will go a long way in deepening the understanding of the geographic distribution and characteristics of economic activities within the country.
Stonebwoy
Grammy-nominated Ghanaian dancehall and reggae superstar Stonebwoy has just dropped a larger-than-life music video for upcoming single INTO THE FUTURE off his billboard charting album 5th DIMENSION (April 28th). As the fourth single from his latest full-length album, 5TH DIMENSION, the track is breaking new ground in social media spaces, amassing more than 250 000 …
“Whoever you are, forget about what is bringing you down, kiss somebody and move your body to this song!”
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Melikhaya Frans Wins His Fifth Colchester Development 10km Dash
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11th Hour Race Within a Race
The 11th Hour Racing Team has left The Hague, The Netherlands after its shore team worked collectively to repair its raceboat in less than 72 hours following a no-fault collision soon after the start of Leg 7 of The Ocean Race 2022-23. After receiving the all-clear following Non-Destructive Testing by an independent surveyor, the race …
A Race Against Time And The Weather To Get To The Grande Finale
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Daisies in full bloom
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Zimbabwe Live
The International Cricket Council today announced the details of its broadcast licensee arrangements as well as its commentary panel for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier being hosted in Zimbabwe from 18 June – 9 July 2023. Each match will be high stakes, with 10 teams contesting for two places at the ICC Men’s …
Captains on Safari
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 is set to begin in Harare as captains of the 10 teams came together to experience Zimbabwe’s local wildlife ahead of the event that will be played from 18 June – 9 July. Each match will be high stakes, with teams contesting for two places at the …
Kwikspace delivers modular buildings for Formula E event in Cape Town
Africa’s largest supplier of prefabricated buildings delivers custom modular building solutions for Formula E event [Cape Town, South Africa] – Kwikspace, Africa’s largest supplier of prefabricated buildings for rent or sale, was proud to be part of the historic 2023 Cape Town E-Prix, the first Formula-E Event to be hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa. As an …
Introducing TruckHive: Revolutionizing the Trucking Industry with a Modern Innovative Marketplace
Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa, June 18, 2023: Brace yourself, folks! TruckHive, the masters of trucking technology, are about to blow your trucker socks off with their mind-bogglingly innovative marketplace and mobile app. Get ready for an awakening as TruckHive brings you the most outrageously awesome user experience ever, powered by their super-duper easy search technology, a …
Uganda Breaks Frontiers in Wildlife Transportation
Uganda's Bar Aviation (https://www.BarAviationUg.com/) has made a ground breaking achievement in the field of wildlife transportation in coordination with BAR the leading aviation company in Uganda. BAR successfully completed a task to transport a group of eighteen Rhinos on the weekend of 3rd to 4th of June 2023 with its C-130 aircraft from South Africa to Congo. The aviation sector gained a boost of confidence as Uganda's unwavering commitment to conservation was emphasized by this monumental event.
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The extraordinary journey of these majestic creatures marks a significant milestone in wildlife transportation and further establishes Uganda as a key player in global conservation efforts. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society, Uganda has long been recognized as a leader in wildlife conservation, ranking second richest for mammals and 13th in the World. It is also home to diverse ecosystems and a rich array of plant and bird species.
The successful transportation of these rhinos reinforces the cardinal environment and policies created by the Ugandan government that have enabled private organizations to partake in initiatives meant to preserve its heritage and contribute to global conservation efforts. Bar's successful operation underscores the rapid development and competence of Uganda's aviation industry as such ventures are economically demanding operations that require precision execution.
The African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead said “efforts to save the northern white Rhino was a case of ‘too little, too late' and should never be allowed to happen again” and so Bar is ready to embark on this move since Garamba is a safe location and has proper protection.
As BAR's CEO Barak Orland puts it, “This is an incredibly profound moment for us at BAR Aviation. Our team worked tirelessly over many months to make this dream into reality and we are delighted that we could be part of something so meaningful for both our country's image abroad as well as for global conservation efforts”.
This remarkable feat achieved by BAR Aviation highlights their commitment towards pushing boundaries within aviation services while providing safe and reliable solutions that help preserve our planet's precious resources. The successful transport of these Rhinos is testament to Uganda's dedication towards making sure no stone is left unturned when it comes to protecting nature's most valuable assets - its wildlife.
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Bar Aviation is based at Kajjansi Airfield, 20 miles North of Entebbe airport OR you can reach us ON TEL: +256 020 072 2200 OR at Email: nathan@baraviationug.com
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