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The South African
11-06-2025
- General
- The South African
70 South African white rhinos relocated to Rwanda
Rwanda confirmed that 70 white rhinos had been successfully relocated to the Great Lakes nation after a two-day journey of some 3 000km from South Africa. It was the largest ever relocation of rhinos, which can weigh up to two tonnes, Rwandan officials said. Once abundant across sub-Saharan Africa, rhino numbers have dramatically fallen due to hunting by European colonisers and large-scale poaching. The animals were transported in two loads of 35 – first aboard a Boeing 747, then by road – from South Africa's Munywana Conservancy to Akagera National Park in Rwanda, or about 3 000km as the crow flies, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). A 'dedicated veterinary team will closely monitor their health and behaviour for several weeks to ensure proper adaptation to their new environment and management of any stress associated with the move', it said in a statement. The move was part of African Parks' Rhino Rewild Initiative, supported by The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and aims to support population growth and secure a new breeding stronghold in Rwanda. According to the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), rhino poaching in Africa rose by four percent from 2022 to 2023, with at least 586 rhinos poached in 2023. The southern white rhino, one of two subspecies, is now listed as 'near threatened', with roughly 17 000 individuals remaining, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The northern white rhino has all but vanished, with only two females left alive. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
Express Tribune
11-06-2025
- Express Tribune
70 S African white rhinos relocated to Rwanda
Rwanda said on Tuesday that 70 white rhinos had been successfully relocated to the Great Lakes nation after a two-day journey of some 3,000 kilometres (over 1,800 miles) from South Africa. It was the largest ever relocation of rhinos, which can weigh up to two tonnes, Rwandan officials said. The animals were transported in two loads of 35 — first aboard a Boeing 747, then by road — from South Africa's Munywana Conservancy to Akagera National Park in Rwanda, or about 3,000 kilometers as the crow flies, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). A "dedicated veterinary team will closely monitor their health and behaviour for several weeks to ensure proper adaptation to their new environment and management of any stress associated with the move", it said.
Eyewitness News
10-06-2025
- General
- Eyewitness News
70 South African white rhinos relocated to Rwanda
KIGALI - Rwanda said on Tuesday that 70 white rhinos had been successfully relocated to the Great Lakes nation after a two-day journey of some 3,000 kilometres (over 1,800 miles) from South Africa. It was the largest ever relocation of rhinos, which can weigh up to two tonnes, Rwandan officials said. Once abundant across sub-Saharan Africa, rhino numbers have dramatically fallen due to hunting by European colonisers and large-scale poaching. The animals were transported in two loads of 35 -- first aboard a Boeing 747, then by road -- from South Africa's Munywana Conservancy to Akagera National Park in Rwanda, or about 3,000 kilometers as the crow flies, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). A "dedicated veterinary team will closely monitor their health and behaviour for several weeks to ensure proper adaptation to their new environment and management of any stress associated with the move", it said in a statement. The move was part of African Parks' Rhino Rewild Initiative, supported by The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and aims to support population growth and secure a new breeding stronghold in Rwanda. According to the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), rhino poaching in Africa rose by four percent from 2022 to 2023, with at least 586 rhinos poached in 2023. The southern white rhino, one of two subspecies, is now listed as "near threatened", with roughly 17,000 individuals remaining, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The northern white rhino has all but vanished, with only two females left alive.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Luxury Travel Advisor to Celebrities Talks Trends and Top Tips
Rob DelliBovi doesn't just know how the A-list travels. He's the one orchestrating the started as a head of sales and marketing at hotels in New York City and noticed a recurring issue:High-profile guests — celebrities, athletes, politicians — would arrive unannounced, and unprepared hotels would scramble to meet their needs. So DelliBovi took matters into his own hands and started a travel Hospitality has been booking itineraries for celebs since 2009. It doesn't just cater to high-end clientele; it also helps hotels, restaurants and airlines figure out how to serve them better.'I'm not aware of any company other than ours that is on both sides of the business,' says DelliBovi, who's now based in Miami and serves famous jet-setters worldwide. RDB's focus is on making the travel experience seamless. When a client's plane lands, a car is already waiting to whisk them to a private hotel entrance and directly to their room. The company even handles special dietary requests, like peanut butter with no latest offering, the Hotel Greeter Program, is modeled after the VIP airport experience. Guests skip check-in entirely. Rooms are prepared in advance, preferences are already noted and a personal greeter hands over the keys curbside. 'People pay for convenience,' DelliBovi explains. For those who aren't looking to travel on an A-list budget, DelliBovi stresses that the personalization celebrities opt for is available for average travelers.'Even three- or four-star hotels will do their best to customize a room,' he into summer travel season, DelliBovi thinks 2025 will be record-setting, concerning both volume and price. 'Hotels that used to be $999 a night are now $2,500 a night. Hotels that were $150 are now $300,' he best advice? Don't go to Rome.'Sure, you'll have good food. But it's going to take you forever to get restaurant reservations,' he recommends travelers with other options avoid big cities and opt for smaller, less-expensive markets. Think Nashville over Miami, Paros over DelliBovi: 'There are a lot of amazing things in places that you might not think you'd want to go.'
United News of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Atletico de Madrid becomes partner in Rwanda's global tourism push
Kigali, May 1 (UNI) Rwanda and Atletico de Madrid, a Spain-based football club, have entered into a partnership to promote the Visit Rwanda tourism brand, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) said. The deal marks Atletico Madrid's first-ever commercial collaboration with an African brand, according to the RDB statement issued Wednesday. The multi-year partnership, running until June 30, 2028, "reflects Rwanda's strategic ambition to position itself as a premier global hub for investment, tourism, and sports development," Jean-Guy Afrika, chief executive officer of the RDB, was quoted as saying. As a premium partner, Visit Rwanda will feature prominently on the front of Atletico de Madrid's men's first team training and warm-up kits for the remainder of the current La Liga season, including the Club World Cup. From next season, the branding will also appear on the women's first team training kits and on the back of official match jerseys for both teams, the statement added. According to the RDB, the agreement includes significant visibility across Atletico de Madrid's home stadium Riyadh Air Metropolitano, digital platforms and global fan engagement campaigns. Rwanda has also been designated as the club's official training partner, official tourism destination partner, and official coffee supplier, offering a global stage to promote Rwanda's renowned coffee and hospitality. Beyond branding and tourism promotion, the collaboration is expected to support the technical development of football in Rwanda by granting young players and coaches access to Atletico de Madrid's world-class expertise and training programs. Visit Rwanda is the tourism arm of the RDB, which spearheads Rwanda's economic transformation by enabling private sector-led growth. UNI XINHUA GNK
