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Daily Maverick
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Maverick
Stranded soccer players and coaches on their way home thanks to local support
A radio personality and a church have helped to bring the junior players home after being left stranded in Europe by their academy. The 22 stranded junior South African soccer players in Lisbon, Portugal, along with three coaches, will be transported back to South Africa after fundraising and private sponsorship secured their imminent return. Radio personality Tracey Lange, through her Tracey Lange Cares initiative, raised the money to secure return flights for the 28 South Africans. The players were meant to return to South Africa but their soccer academy that sent them, BT Football Academy, failed to buy return-flight tickets, with CEO and founder Brandon Timmy excusing the price of the return flights at the time of purchase as the reason for the ordeal. BT Football Academy had two squads, an under-14 and under-19 team, taking part in the age-group Donosti Cup tournament in Spain, and flew a squad of 35 players and four coaches to the country. Only 10 players and one coach returned last week – after an additional R15,000 was paid by the parents of the young athletes, above the R50,000 initial payment for the trip, while the other 25 athletes and three coaches trekked to neighbouring Portugal by bus. 'We can confirm that we have managed to raise the funds to pay for all 28 flight tickets and with the assistance of TAAG [Airlines] have managed to secure seats on flights within the next few days,' Lange, who has been using her online platform to raise funds, said. 'Everyone will be home by the end of the week.' Church steps in The Christ Culture Church noted that it had covered nearly all the costs of the 28 stranded South Africans through Tracey Lange Cares. 'As the major sponsor, we covered approximately 95% of the total flight costs,' it said. 'At the time of payment, R54,000 had been received through public financial donations, and many more contributions – financial and in-kind – have continued to come in since. 'This is more than a rescue – it is a testimony of what can happen when a nation chooses unity over division, action over apathy, and love over fear.' According to its statement, TAAG Airlines reduced the cost of the flight, which had been the biggest hindrance in Timmy's failure to buy the return-flights.
Business Insider
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Angola secures $297 million US financing for Boeing 787 planes purchase
Angola's state-owned airline, TAAG, is set to acquire Boeing 787-10 aircraft and spare engines through a $297 million financing package backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM). TAAG Angola has secured $297 million financing from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for purchasing Boeing 787-10 aircraft and spare engines. The deal supports around 1,400 jobs in supply chains across the United States, notably in South Carolina and Ohio. This acquisition aligns with Angola's strategy to boost its aviation industry and economy by establishing a regional hub.
Bloomberg
17-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Angola to Buy Boeing Planes in $297 Million US-Backed Deal
Angola's state-owned carrier TAAG will acquire Boeing 787-10 aircraft and spare engines under a $297 million financing deal approved by the US Export-Import Bank. The transaction will fund the purchase of the wide-body jets and General Electric Aerospace equipment, supporting about 1,400 jobs across US supply chains where Boeing and GE operate, EXIM said in a statement Wednesday.
Travel Daily News
09-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
TAAG Angola Airlines and Turkish Airlines renew spa cooperation
TAAG Angola Airlines and Turkish Airlines renew Interline and SPA agreement, exploring deeper collaboration in codeshare, cargo, and technical support. LUANDA – TAAG Angola Airlines and Turkish Airlines have renewed their Interline and Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi from 01–03 June 2025. The renewal was formally signed by Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines, and Bilal Ekşi, CEO of Turkish Airlines, reaffirming the longstanding cooperation between the two carriers. This agreement will continue to support seamless travel options for passengers connecting across both airlines' networks, enhancing connectivity between Africa, Europe, Asia, and beyond. In addition to the renewal, both parties engaged in strategic discussions exploring further collaboration opportunities. Topics included the potential launch of a codeshare partnership, cargo cooperation, and technical assistance in areas such as maintenance and flight operations. The CEOs agreed to establish regular dialogue between the two airlines with the aim of deepening bilateral cooperation and unlocking new synergies for mutual growth. This renewed partnership marks another step forward in strengthening global connectivity and delivering greater value to customers through enhanced service offerings. TAAG Angola Airlines is the leading airline in the country and is recognized globally for its robust high-yield market. The airline has expanded its network to include 13 domestic and 11 international destinations. In addition to passenger transport, its fleet also provides essential air cargo services, which are crucial for Angola's growth and development. TAAG takes pride in its strong track record of service and performance excellence.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Prince George's County police roll out summer crime initiative
UPPER MARLBORO, Md () – Prince George's County Police Chief Malik Aziz and Acting County Executive Tara Jackson announced a summer crime initiative for the county. The crime initiative will kick off from June 12 to Aug. 30. Prince George's police said crime is down 16%, so far this year. Aziz attributed this change to the department's hard work and the community assisting officers. He said that the summer will be a major time for the department. 'Every single unit that we have in this bureau should be contributing something to the summer crime initiative,' said Aziz. 'Those things are all different during the summer because it's ramped up.' Gun violence prevention expert discusses what can be done amidst violent stretch in DC Tara Jackson also added that these measures are for the betterment of the county. 'We don't just set curfews and put arbitrary rules in place so that our children will be miserable. We do it to keep them safe, and we have found that it works,' she added. Aziz also noted that National Harbor will continue to be essential. The chief said the goal is for the business atmosphere and residential area to not have anything negative at the Harbor. Police said they will use 'TAAG,' a system that divides the entire county into thousands of hexagon areas. The department uses the system to specifically locate crime more efficiently, sending officers to places of great need. The department has identified the top 'hexagons' and work community leaders to drive down crime. DC police chief says youth curfew was a success during Memorial Day weekend County Executive Jackson doubled down, saying that youth is still a priority for the county, and essential in stopping crime. She encourages all parents to make sure their children are safe when they go out. 'But please, do your very best to partner with us to keep them safe by talking to them about risks, asking them where they are going and what they are doing when they get there,' said Jackson. 'Kids want to be out in the streets. Frankly, lots of people want to be out. So we're not just increasing enforcement, but we're increasing engagement with the community as well.' Jackson and Aziz agreed that the community will be essential to keep the county safe this summer. 'Public safety doesn't start with a patrol car, and it doesn't end there either,' emphasized Jackson Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
