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Uganda – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you when travelling to Uganda Population The Ugandan Population currently stands at 48.5 million (2023). Capital and Largest City The capital city of Uganda is Kampala, with a population of 3.8 million (2023). Official Language(s) The most spoken languages in Uganda is Luganda, English, and Swahili. Currency…
Zimbabwe – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you while travelling to Zimbabwe Zimbabwean population The Zimbabwean population currently stands at 15,8 million (2022). Capital and Largest City Harare is Zimbabwe’s largest and Capital city. Official Language(s) Zimbabwe has several official languages, including Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Shangani ,Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda,…
Nigeria – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you when travelling to Nigeria Population The current population of Nigeria stands at 218.5 million (2022). Capital and Largest City Nigeria’s capital city is Lagos, with nearly 16 million citizens. Official Language(s) There are over 525 native languages in Nigeria, but the most commonly spoken language is English. Other…
Mauritius Has Been Voted the Happiest Country in Africa
The pursuit of happiness and well-being is a universal goal that transcends borders and cultures. The World Happiness Report Each year, the World Happiness Report sheds light on the state of global happiness, providing valuable insights into the factors that contribute to people’s well-being. In the recently released World Happiness Report 2023…
Benefits of Serviced Apartments for Long-Term Stay Business Travellers 
  Business travel can be demanding and exhausting, especially when it involves an extended stay away from home. In such situations, serviced apartments have emerged as a popular accommodation choice for those long-term stay business travellers.   These fully furnished apartments offer a range of advantages that cater specifically to the needs of professionals on…
Serviced Apartments Frequently Asked QuestionsÂ
How do I amend my reservation? If you need to amend your reservation, please contact our guest liaison team – guestliaison@myresidence.africa. All extensions are generally subject to availability. If you wish to shorten your stay, you may be subject to cancellation charges if you don’t provide sufficient notice. Details of the cancellation policy for your…
Serviced Apartments on the Rise in South Africa
According to the latest research by South African property management groups, there has been an outpouring in the popularity of serviced apartments across the African continent. The data revealed that serviced apartments are outperforming the long-term rental rate on a net basis of over 50%. Before we get into the detail, let’s have a…
TREND: Business Travellers want to be Digital Nomads
Remote work and digital nomads have been identified as one of the top business travel trends for 2022. Digital nomads are people who earn their living by working from locations of their choosing, relying on technology to do so. BCD Travel Research & Innovation did a survey of 876 business travellers worldwide. Research showed…
MyResidence: Talking Tips and Tricks
MyResidence Tips and Tricks: Travel and accommodation agents can make a trip to a foreign country much easier, and reduce the administrative work you do not want to deal with by a mile. From the process of booking through to your arrival and even your stay, there are ways that YOU can make your agent’s…
MyResidence: Addressing Travel Anxiety
Addressing Travel Anxiety Travel anxiety is something often spoken about, especially when travelling to Africa. Furthermore, the COVID-19 panic has heightened travel anxiety. Simply put, travel anxiety is the fear of travelling to an unfamiliar place. This causes an individual to feel stressed or depressed when travelling to a new place. These symptoms manifest into…