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SWACAASWAZILAND CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

THE OFFICIAL SWACAA MAGAZINE VOL: 8 - DECEMBER 2015

EAST3ROUTE 2015 – MAPUTO BECKONS

OUR LEGAL FRAMEWORK UNDER REVIEW

SWAZILAND INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR, HIS MAJESTY TALKS AIRPORT MARKETING

KZN HOSTS WORLD ROUTES

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THE OFFICIAL SWACAA MAGAZINE VOL. 8 - DECEMBER 2015

“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed”

Michael Jordan

ContentsCONTENTSEditor’s Corner……………................................................................................................................ 5

KZN Hosts World Routes .................................................................................................................. 6

East3route 2015 – Maputo beckons ................................................................................................. 8

Swaziland International Trade Fair - His Majesty talks airport marketing ................................ 10

It’s standards and standards: towards ISO Certification ............................................................... 11

Our Legal framework under review ......................................................................................... 12-13

Thumps up to the three sisters from Mjingo High School ....................................................….. 14

People Wellness - A priority at SWACAA .................................................................................... 16

KMIII International Airport – All you need to know………………..................................... 17-18

What are Hazardous Materials? ................................................................................................. 20-21

Uniswa Alumni Dinner: We were there ....................................................................................... 22

International Civil Aviation Day – No Country Left Behind....................................................... 23

Picture Gallery…………............................................................................................................. 24-27

Our people being born ..................................................................................................................... 29

Tips for travellers .............................................................................................................................. 30

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The gateway to the majestic wonders of Swaziland.

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EDITOR’S CORNERhere was a brief debate among a couple of colleagues in the office. There was a crucial ICAO workshop in Cairo and I asked whether sending an employee to Egypt at this point in time was being responsible,

what with the suspected bombing of Flight 7K9268 and the Egyptian airport insider threat that is now a subject of the international civil aviation industry investigation. It was a brief and perhaps uninteresting subject, particularly due to its complexity.

As I was reminiscing over this a while later, a few defining mo-ments in the recent history of terrorism and world conflicts and the civil aviation industry’s reaction to them came to mind. During the Persian Gulf War, as Baghdad was being reduced to rubble by the ever efficient United States artilleries, plane loads of ordinary men and women were landing there. The Al Qaeda terrorists attacks in the US could not stop flying for longer than was necessary to ensure safe skies in the wake of that calamity. At the height of the tensions between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Tony Blair over land claims from white farmers in Zimbabwe, and the civil aviation industry’s reaction to them, British Airways was still landing in Harare and Victoria Falls, carrying ordinary white British passengers. Oh, by the way, there are still landings in Damascus!

The civil aviation industry is resilient, if not stubborn. But again, it provides a service that can never be replaced – the efficient movement of people and cargo across vast distances within amazing time frames. It is to world economy what the arteries are to the human body.

As we brace ourselves for more stringent airport security once investigations of flight 7K9268 have been completed and ICAO has had the opportunity to review its position, we take the op-portunity to remind our readers about what they cannot bring with them anywhere near an airport, the so called hazardous materials. We examine our legal framework and identify areas for improvement in this dynamic industry. SWACAA is getting ISO certification and we are proud of this. High internationally recognised standards are our bread and butter.

We look at collaborations and co-operations – the networks that we have formed, at home and abroad, to market this destination and all that it has to offer to the world. This is our contribution to the realization of the national vision. We celebrate Durban for the successful hosting of the biggest ever World Routes - that au-

gust marketing forum which many sceptics had reckoned would be too big for Africa. We get inspired by the economic growth in Maputo on the wave of the East3Route and from this happy story, we get to understand that anything is possible and nothing can beat hard work and determination.

It has been quite a year this 2015. Enjoy its last few days. Cele-brate the gift of Christmas in the warmth and assurance of your families. Have safe and secure journeys as you travel far and wide. Happy Holidays! ☐

Sabelo Dlamini - Editor

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KZN HOSTS WORLD ROUTES

t was all excitement as organizers and delegates were preparing for the World Routes Marketing and Exhibition Forum held in Durban, hosted by the province of Kwazulu Natal, marking the first time the event

takes place in Africa. The event took place from the 19 – 22 September 2015 at the Durban International Convention Centre. It immediately became clear that the joint hosts – the KZN Tourism organisation together with the Dube Tradeport incorporating King Shaka International Airport had left no room for error.

The event had been awarded Africa for the first time in its twenty first year old history and there was determination to represent Africa very well at this world stage.

World Routes is the largest global annual event bringing together a record number of airlines, airports and tourism boards under one roof. The largest and most prestigious event in the Routes portfolio, World Routes attracts the most senior representatives from top world airlines, airports and tourism authorities who wish to meet, plan and discuss new and existing global air services. There is also a strategy summit session that takes place alongside one on one meetings and hosted networking stands. Senior leaders from across the route development and aviation industries participate in discussions that

will set the commercial and political agenda for the aviation industry in the near future.

World Routes also presents airlines and airports an opportunity to place their brands in front of key decision makers and top aviation professionals from across the world. SWACAA had a hosted networking stand and our focus was on country destination, mainly focusing on King Mswati III International Airport under the theme “A working Airport”. As has been previously determined in the marketing strategy Swaziland had been represented by the King Mswati III International Airport together with the Swaziland Tourism Authority (STA). The Director General, Mr Solomon Dube was leading the team.

An opportunity to market the destination and airport was seized. Altogether four meetings were held with different airline executives. An initiative that had been taken at Indaba to develop air access between Durban and Swaziland was also sealed with the KZN delegation led by MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environment Affairs Mr Michael Mabuyakhulu. Teams were established at this meeting with timelines within which tangible results must be on the table. With the ease of collaboration between the two nations, fostered by the spirit of the East3route, the sky can only be the limit ☐

IThe Director General and his delegation with Airline Executives at World Routes in Durban.

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EAST3ROUTE 2015 – MAPUTO BECKONS

he journey for the much awaited 5th instalment of the East3Route excursion finally began. The Swaziland delegation, comprising of all travel stakeholder organisations including the media, was led by none

other than the Minister for Tourism and Environmental Affairs Honourable Jabulani Mabuza and the Principal Secretary Mr Emmanuel Dlamini. We met briefly for introduction and a word of prayer at the new wing and the car park of The George Hotel in Manzini and immediately left for Maputo, Mozambique where the 2015 East3Route excursion was to commence the same evening.

The East3Route is the brain child of three heads of state: His Majesty King Mswati III, President Nelson Mandela and President Joachim Chisano who, sitting at a meeting in 1998, envisioned a means of economic co-operation and collaboration between the three neighbouring states in what was to be called The Lubombo Spatial Initiative. This noble cause was taken up in 2011 by the Kwa Zulu Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs Mr Michael Mabuyakhulu, who sold it to the Ministers for Tourism of both Mozambique and Swaziland. The objective was to collaborate in developing a tourism product involving all three countries, stimulate tourism-related trade and investment along the route and market these to major world markets.

The Republic of Seychelles joined the East3Route in 2014 and for the first time the Investment Seminar component was held in Mahe, Seychelles earlier this year. That notwithstanding, the attention was on Maputo during the excursion, which rose to the occasion in its

ability to demonstrate that as a city it has fully turned the corner and has become a choice destination for business and leisure travel. The delegates were taken through the amazing infrastructural developments that have happened in the past three years, positioning the city and indeed Mozambique as a legitimate global economic player. The Southern Sun Hotel by Tsogo Sun has been revamped and expanded into possibly the biggest and one of the trendiest hotels in Mozambique. The world renowned Radisson Blu Hotel, (itself barely three years in Maputo), has added a sophisticated “twin tower” boasting prime hotel facilities and a state of the art International Convention Centre. There is a new five star hotel overlooking the ocean, which delegates were assured has started taking bookings in anticipation of welcoming its first guests some time before the New Year. The Ocean Promenade has been rehabilitated, cleaned up and has become a pleasure to enjoy, either by car or on foot.

The Mozambican leg of the excursion ended on a sombre note at the city of Matola just a few kilometres from Maputo. A museum and towering monument have been built in honour and memory of 16 exiles, including Mozambicans and South Africans, who were slain by the Apartheid regime in ANC safe houses in the dead of the night on 30th January 1981. The delegation’s leaders laid wreaths as a sign of respect for the fallen heroes and the site has become a major tourist attraction on the East3Route.

As the excursion departed for Swaziland all were awed by the rise from the ashes of this great destination and delegates were thrilled to be fortunate enough to witness the miraculous economic turnaround that they have been a part of through the East3Route initiative ☐

BRAND NEW: Golden Peacok Resort Hotel in Maputo.

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TRADE FAIR 2015, HIS MAJESTY TALKS AIRPORT MARKETING

he world is becoming a small community. With the advances in technology, mainly social media, people and places have become closer than ever before. There have been more advances in technology in

the last 20 years than ever before in most of the world. The Swaziland International Trade Fair is one means by which the Kingdom of Swaziland aims and strives to show that this country is also part of the new age technology race.

The theme for this year’s Trade Fair was “Development Unusual: Advancing Business Towards Vision 2022”. In line with this theme, SWACAA was once again one of the exhibitors at the Trade Fair. The Authority had its own theme, which was duly “King Mswati III International Airport - a Working Airport”. As the nation is moving towards His Majesty’s vision, KM III International Airport is seen as the crowning jewel of this great vision.

His Majesty had a special guest in King Osei Tutu II from the Ashanti Kingdom in the Republic of Ghana. His Majesty greatly emphasised in his opening speech the importance of regional and international trade. Forums such as the Trade Fair give an opportunity to exhibitors from all walks of life to display their products and services.

With the theme of showing a working airport, SWACAA was determined to demonstrate to local and international markets that Swaziland is moving in the right direction in terms of trade and investment, the swift movement of people and cargo to areas far and wide. The airport is equipped to not only handle commercial planes but also cargo planes. These are opportunities that the country will exploit in trade.

Our exhibition stand continued to attract diverse visitors from all walks of life. Entry was free for the public and this gave exhibitors an enormous opportunity to deal with large volumes of guests, traders and visitors at the various stands. As always the King Mswati III International Airport exhibiting team was excited and gave their all during the entire event. Our partners the Swaziland Airlink who make the industry a reality and tangible to our local population were showcasing alongside the Airport at the stand.

The icing on the cake for SWACAA was when His Majesty the King and His Majesty King Osei made their final appearance at the stand. Their Majesties spent a lengthy period admiring the stand, the airport itself. In his remarks and questions, His Majesty showed amazing awareness of how airports operate and the need for aggressive marketing to as wide world markets as possible. ☐

THis Majesty King Mswati III with King Osei of the Ashanti in Ghana at the KMIII stand .listening whilst SWACAA Marketing Director explains.

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he Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority (SWACAA) is still moving towards implementing its Integrated Management System (IMS) with the goal of obtaining ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification.

Looking at the milestone dating back from September 2014 to date, much has been achieved in readiness for meeting the minimum requirements of the three standards. It all started when the action plan was reviewed and endorsed by management and later on action was taken throughout the organisation, when there was a series of management meetings, SHEQ related training, safety signage and fire equipment upgrading for buildings, and the introduction of reverse parking to mention a few. This has changed the culture and the face of the organisation from where it was before.

Where we come from:It is true we are not yet at the end but the output has come from different levels of the organisation from senior to middle management and employees, and made possible the following achievements;

Training: Where we are - documentation and implementation

This was another critical element of compiling, labelling, assigning, registering and, where applicable, developing all SWACAA policies, work processes, work instructions, forms, records, checklists, procedures, manuals and legal compliance documents as applicable to the organisation. This process is complete and was ready to be rolled out to all departments for adoption and further implementation in November 2015.

Where we are going:Audit and certification The output from all sectors is driving the organisation towards readiness for the certification process. To prepare for the last lap of this project an internal audit was scheduled for the last week of November 2015 which is designed to evaluate compliance with all the input from the consultancy and departments of the Authority. This was to be followed by a management review meeting during the first week of December to discuss and implement the improvements identified from the findings of the internal audit. Finally a first stage audit by an independent certification body was proposed for December 2015.

The entire project is to be officially launched at the beginning of the year 2016 ☐

TMr. Lindo Dube, Mr. Wandile Hlatshwayo & Mr. Sikhanyiso Sengwayo of SHERQ with SWACAA project champions.

IT’S STANDARDS AND STANDARDS: TOWARDS ISO CERTIFICATION

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OUR LEGAL FRAMEWORK UNDER REVIEW

viation is one of the most regulated industries in the world and its legislation is among most complex branches of law, continually evolving due to technological advances. The law impacts

upon the aviation industry more or less directly, from the international level right down to the domestic level everywhere it operates. The ratification of international air law instruments by countries entrenches the need for some measure of compliance by domestic law to the ratified international aviation law instruments. The Kingdom of Swaziland is not exempt from the expected compliance of domestic law to international aviation law.

The compliance of domestic aviation legal framework with international aviation law is achieved by activities more than by country initiated statutory review, and also by some extrinsic

AAviation Law Expert, Mr Mike Butler.

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...prevents unlawful interference, and facilitates border-crossing protocols for international civil

aviation. The Kingdom of Swaziland is a member of ICAO...

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events which are aimed at achieving an acceptable level of compliance by the domestic aviation legal framework with international aviation law. The most important role of the domestic legal framework and international aviation law is to provide a framework that keeps the aviation industry safe, fair, and efficient.

The International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) mediates international air navigation, flight inspections, develops air transport standards, prevents unlawful interference, and facilitates border-crossing protocols for international civil aviation. The Kingdom of Swaziland is a member of ICAO. Through ICAO there is conducted what is known as the ICAO Validation Missions (ICVMs) or safety oversight audits of the civil aviation systems in countries which are Contracting States - more simply those that have ratified the Chicago Convention. Prior to the conducting of the ICVMs the contracting states sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAO which gives ICAO the mandate to conduct the missions in the contracting states.

An MoU was signed between the Kingdom and ICAO, which then conducted a safety oversight audit in the country between 8 and 14 April 2015. Furthermore the 2015 safety oversight audit on Swaziland’s civil aviation system was a follow-up to the corrective action plan (CAP) submitted to correct the findings emanating from a safety oversight audit conducted from 18 to 24 July 2007.

Therefore the safety oversight audits are one of the many ways in which a Contracting State can gauge the level of compliance of its own domestic aviation law with international aviation law. Furthermore, through the completion of a compliance checklist a Contracting State is able to measure its level of compliance. The compliance checklist is a comparative analysis of the domestic aviation law against the standards and recommended practices (SARPs) as established by ICAO. If there is a gap the Contracting State files a difference and/or an alternative way in which it will comply with that international aviation law requirement as set in the standard, with which compliance is mandatory.

The completion of the compliance checklist assists a Contracting State to amend and/or bring its domestic international aviation law into compliance with its international obligations. In addition to this there may be the influence of some international bodies whose actions may compel a Contracting State to bring its domestic aviation law into compliance with international aviation law. One of the influential international bodies is the European Union (EU), which in some instances has taken a bold step to

blacklist states which are perceived as not adequately meeting their safety oversight obligations. Such an action should be perceived as protecting aviation and ensuring “safe skies.”

The Kingdom of Swaziland’s domestic aviation law has been impacted upon by the above mentioned actions and events. The stand taken by the EU after the 2007 safety oversight audit was as a direct consequence of the findings. The EU, through the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), carried out a technical assistance mission between the 10 and 14 March 2014. While not an audit, this mission identified a significant number of important improvements. After satisfying itself that Swaziland had improved its level of compliance, which directly influenced its safety oversight, EASA reversed the stand it took after the 2007 safety oversight audit.

Swaziland has taken bold steps to amend its domestic aviation law to comply with international aviation law. In addition, whilst underscoring the concept of ensuring “safe skies” and/or the improvement of the Kingdom’s safety oversight EASA, through Support for the Improvement of Aviation Safety in Africa (SIASA), has made possible the availability of a legal expert whose terms of reference include the review of the kingdom’s Primary Aviation Law and the Operating Regulations. This project will serve to ensure compliance of domestic aviation law with international aviation law and also to positively influence the kingdom’s safety oversight system to acceptable levels of implementation.

Whatever improvement the Kingdom of Swaziland will make to its domestic aviation law it would also be relative to the size and activity of the aviation industry. Other international aviation law requirements, where necessary, can be met through cooperation with other Contracting States through agreements facilitating the exchange and enhancement of the skills of aviation technical personnel ☐

...Through ICAO there is conducted what is known as the

ICAO Validation Missions (ICVMs) or safety oversight audits of the

civil aviation systems in countries which are Contracting States...

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ob shadowing is a program offered by Junior Achievement in which high school students spend about five days visiting companies to get a feel for the workplace. SWACAA was one of the companies

that participated by hosting three students: Dlamini Valencia, Msibi Thubelihle and Dlamini Temalangeni from Mjingo High School between the 1st and 4th of September 2015.

The program’s objectives are to provide students with the opportunity to assess their interest in a particular career, assist them to develop conducive attitudes to effective interpersonal relationships, help to understand informal organisational inter-relationships and motivate The students were given the opportunity of partaking in some duties with officers to get the them to continue their education and pursue their careers.

The students began their program by spending time at the Head Office for the first two days. They had the opportunity to meet the Director General Solomon Dube, who welcomed them and gave them an overview of the Authority. They were later on handed over to Head of Departments’ officials who had a one hour session forum. Department divisions included Human Capital, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Legal, Air Transport, Inspectorate, Airport Development Planning, IT

and Finance. Each Head of Department discussed their department’s overview, functions and responsibilities of officers.

For the next two days, they were oriented in the operations section of the Authority. Their orientation was held at the King Mswati III International Airport where they learnt about the different departments. The Air Traffic Control, Aeronautical Information Management, Air Traffic Engineering, Air Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, Aviation Security and Electrical departments. Students took part in the annual Swaziland Trade Fair under the SWACAA exhibition stand in order to get exposure to how the organisation markets its brand and interacts with different clients.

Commenting about the program and the students, Mr Sabelo Dlamini who had personally supervised the group over the Marketing Department activities said that he was awed by Valencia’s apparent exposure to real corporate life concepts and her general awareness of the world. He said that Thubelihle was a good attentive listener with amazing analytical skills when giving feedback whilst Temalangeni came across as a person with a sharp intellect and talent to quickly identify problems from situations and formulate the necessary response. “I am amazed”, he said, “these children demonstrate early maturity and they coped very well with the day to day corporate activities. They have a bright future.” ☐

JSWACAA Human Capital Director John Nsibande with Pearl Simelane, Mrs Magagula (from JA) & the students.

THUMPS UP TO THE THREE SISTERS FROM MJINGO HIGH SCHOOL

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� SWACAA Head Office: Matsapha International Airport, Swaziland P.O. Box D361, The Gables, H126

Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority (SWACAA)

An airport shuttle service is available to passengers wishing to use it to connect flights at King Mswati III International Airport. It will leave Mbabane at the Galp Filling Station Bus Stop from Monday to Sunday. It will pass through the following bus stops; Ezulwini CornerPlaza (Thandabantu Handicraft), The Gables Shopping Complex (next to KFC), Eteteni Engen Filling Station, Matsapha, The George Hotel in Manzini and then proceed to King Mswati III International Airport. The shuttle is visibly branded.

The daily schedule is as follows;

NB: Please note that there is a shuttle for every connecting flight to and from the KMIII International Airport.

NB: SHADED BOXES REPRESENT THE FLIGHTS THAT ARE OPERATING ON THAT PARTICULAR DAY

SHUTTLE FARES

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE: MONDAY TO SUNDAY

From Mbabane to KMIIIDAY OF THE WEEK MONDAY TO THURSDAY FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

BUS INTERVALS BUS - A BUS - B BUS -C BUS - D BUS - E BUS - F BUS - G

MBABANE – GALP FILLING STATION BUS STOP 0500hrs 1100hrs 1400hrs 0500hrs 0800hrs 1400hrs 1100hrs

CORNERPLAZA- EZULWINI 0515hrs 1115hrs 1415hrs 0515hrs 0815hrs 1415hrs 1115hrs

THE GABLES SHOPPING CENTRE 0530hrs 1130hrs 1430hrs 0530hrs 0830hrs 1430hrs 1130hrs

ETETENI FILLING STATION – MATSAPHA 0545hrs 1145hrs 1445hrs 0545hrs 0845hrs 1445hrs 1145hrs

THE GEAORGE HOTEL - MANZIN 0600hrs 1200hrs 1500hrs 0600hrs 0900hrs 1500hrs 1200hrs

KMIII AIRPORT 0700hrs 1300hrs 1600hrs 0700hrs 1000hrs 1600hrs 1300hrs

Airlink Flight Schedule: Monday to SundayDeparture Arrival Departure Arrival Days of @ OR Tambo @ KMIII @ KMIII @ OR Tambo operation 0650hrs 0740hrs 0810hrs 0915hrs Mon – Sat1005hrs 1055hrs 1350hrs 1455hrs Daily 1605hrs 1655hrs 1725hrs 1820hrs Daily excluding Saturday 0650hrs 0740hrs 0810hrs 0915hrs Saturday1005hrs 1055hrs 1350hrs 1455hrs 1605hrs 1655hrs 0810hrs 0915hrs Sunday 1005hrs 1055hrs 1350hrs 1455hrs 1605hrs 1655hrs 1725hrs 1820hrs

SWAZILAND AIRLINK DECEMBER SCHEDULE 2015 to 2016

Shuttle contact +268 76335934Airlink Contact: +268 2518 6192/

23335312

Fares to the airport are as follows:Mbabane - KMIII E 40.00Ezulwini - KMIII E 35.00Matsapha - KMIII E 25.00Manzini - KMIII E 20.00

BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE SCHEDULE FROM MBABANE TO KMIII INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

FLIGHT NO8080 8081 8082 8085 8086 8087

JNBSHO SHOJNB JNBSHO SHOJNB JNBSHO SHOJNBDAY DATE 06:50 08:10 10:05 14:10 16:05 17:25WED 23-Dec-15THUR 24-Dec-15FRI 25-Dec-15SAT 26-Dec-15SUN 27-Dec-15MON 28-Dec-15TUE 29-Dec-15WED 30-Dec-15THUR 31-Dec-15FRI 01-Jan-15SAT 02-Jan-15SUN 03-Jan-15MON 04-Jan-15TUE 05-Jan-15WED 06-Jan-15THUR 07-Jan-15FRI 08-Jan-15SAT 09-Jan-15SUN 10-Jan-15

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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mployee wellness programs are considered an investment in an organisation’s most important asset - its employees, who are most likely to come to work and be motivated and productive when they are in

optimum physical, psychological and social health.

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the second biggest cause of mortality in Swaziland (28%), with trends revealing that blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index are all steadily rising in Swaziland (Global Status report on non-communicable diseases, 2010). According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2014, in Swaziland, the probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 years from the four main NDCs (dancers, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and chronic respiratory diseases) is 21% and cardiovascular diseases death rates are the highest, especially among females. The noted major adult risk factors include raised blood pressure, obesity, tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption. Through our Wellness Office, the Authority is able to work hand in hand with Intelchoice Wellness, providers of

Workplace Wellness Services, in conducting health screening tests for the staff. These include screening for risks associated with heart disease with the aim of preventing complications such as stroke, heart failure and kidney failure through early detection. Heart/cardiovascular diseases begin with damage to the body from the lifestyle factors of smoking, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet. These will progress to the development of high-risk diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.The screenings were a huge success as they were also endorsed by senior management. The Director General Mr. Solomon Dube led from the front, demonstrating the importance of health screenings. He commended the work of the Wellness Officers in ensuring that the Authority workforce was given such opportunities in being able to have regular health update services brought closer to work. He also emphasised the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle which has big benefits for general wellness and a healthy human capital for the organization, leading to improved productivity ☐

PEOPLE WELLNESS A PRIORITY AT SWACAA

EDirector General Mr Dube attended to by Nelly Ngwenya.

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KING MSWATI III INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

ing Mswati III International Airport opened on 7th March 2014 and the first commercial flight took place on 30th September that year. The airport has the capacity to accommodate large aircraft and long-

haul flight operations that connect Swaziland directly with the world. The airport is located on flat terrain with good visibility and is a strategic gateway to Swaziland and the surrounding region for tourism and trade, passengers and cargo.

Driving to King Mswati III International Airport Location: The airport is situated in Sikhuphe ENE of Manzini, with a distance of 50 KMs from Manzini and 83KMs from Mbabane. Road Works: The first phase of the road from Sikhuphe to Mbhadlana, constructed by the Roads Department in the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, is now complete. This is a dual carriageway which enables the free flow of traffic to the airport. The second phase of the road construction will commence soon.

AIRPORT GUIDE The airport complex includes the Terminal and Cargo Buildings and various support buildings and public parking areas. The 14,000 m2 terminal building is designed to process about 300 passengers at a time. The airport operates between 6 am and 6 pm daily, including public holidays. Swaziland Airlink is currently the only service airline. Please refer to www.flyswaziland.com for detailed flight schedules.

Parking: Parking at the airport is currently free for short and long stays. The 24-hour surveillance parking area caters for 200 vehicles and is in close proximity to the terminal building. Disabled parking facilities are also available. There is no need to pre-book your parking - first come, first served.

Swaziland Customs: VAT of 14% is levied on most goods and

...At KM III passengers must present themselves for

check-in two hours before the scheduled departure

time of the flight. For travel convenience, passengers

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Embarking on a long journey, happy passengers passing through KMIII.

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services in Swaziland and on imported goods and services. Any person who brings taxable goods or services into the Kingdom or receives supplies of taxable goods or services is liable to taxation. www.sra.org.sz

Checking In: Deadlines vary between airports. At KM III passengers must present themselves for check-in two hours before the scheduled departure time of the flight. For travel convenience, passengers should always be informed about check-in deadlines and honour them accordingly.

Baggage Allowance: Passengers may carry some baggage free of extra charge as shown on the ticket receipt/itinerary. For further information on Swaziland Airlink Baggage Policy refer to www.flyswaziland.com

Airport Security: It is the passenger’s responsibility to check the security requirements applicable to flight and departure at the airport prior to travel. The passenger must not include any items in the unchecked or checked baggage that are likely to endanger the aircraft or persons and property on board. Such items are specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Passengers not familiar with these rules and regulations, applicable laws, orders, and government policy of any state to be flown to or from should consult with their airline.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Information and Help in the Terminal: The staff are there to assist you. Feel free to contact our information desk, situated at the entrance of the terminal building public concourse for assistance when you arrive.

WI-FI Facilities: Limited free WI-FI is available in the terminal building. If you need additional time, a pay as you go option is available.

Medical Assistance: There is a free medical unit/clinic situated at the terminal building public concourse for all passengers at the airport Cash Machine: A cash machine is available in the public concourse courtesy of Nedbank.

Shuttle Services: There is a shuttle service between King Mswati III International Airport and the main destinations of Manzini, Matsapha, Ezulwini and Mbabane. Shuttle departures and arrivals are perfectly synchronised with flight schedules to ensure a seamless transition from one mode of transport to the other. Please

refer to www.swacaa.co.sz for the shuttle schedule.

Destination Manzini Matsapha Ezulwini Mbabane

Fare E20 E25 E35 E40

Car Rentals: Europcarand Avis are the two car rental services operating at the airport.

Eat, Shop and Relax: A coffee shop is available at the public concourse of the terminal building. Duty free shopping is available at the departure lounge, which is located in a large spatial area that supports two embarkation gates. From this lounge the waiting passenger has a view of the runway and aircraft movements. More shops are coming soon.

Airport Visitors: Individuals and groups who wish to familiarise themselves with the airport should make application for their visit to: The Director General, for the Marketing Director’s attention, P.O. Box D361, The Gables H126 or via email: [email protected] or hand delivered to SWACAA Head Office, Matsapha Airport Road.

The Authority will allocate an alternative date of visit if your proposed date is not appropriate. Since the airport is operational, it may not be possible to accommodate all applications due to airport congestion or other unforeseen circumstances. Groups and individuals should ensure that they have followed the above guidelines and have with them written permits prior to undertaking a trip to the airport. No permit will be issued on arrival ☐

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n the civil aviation context hazardous materials also referred to as dangerous goods, are items that can pose a significant risk to health, safety, or property when transported by air. Such items may include

commonly used household products such as lithium batteries (not permitted in checked baggage). Classes of Dangerous Goods are:.

• Class 1- Explosives• Class 2 – Gasses• Class 3 – Flammable Liquids• Class 4 – Flammable Solids• Class 5- Oxidising Substances and Organic Peroxides• Class 6 – Toxic and Infectious Substances• Class 7 – Radioactive Material• Class 8- Corrosives• Class 9- Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods.Many of the materials when packaged correctly and when rules are properly followed may be allowed in a passenger’s luggage. In principle, dangerous goods become dangerous the

moment that they are spilled or come into contact with other substances and start reacting. During flights, a wide variety of temperature and pressure changes may cause a can or bottle to leak, ignite or release toxic fumes. Some example of dangerous chemicals that cause chemical reactions are acids, such as electrolyte and basics such as caustic soda, which affect light metals from which aircraft are made. Oxygen also reacts with grease, causing spontaneous combustion.The Hazardous Materials Rules were drafted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in consultation with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). IATA works closely with local governments and ICAO in the development of regulations. In this way, rules and guidelines on dangerous goods transported are effective and efficient. Aviation states’ officials are responsible for the implementation of these standards. Most hazardous materials are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage. However personal items such as toiletries, medicinal liquids, battery powered electronics and assistive devices are permitted provided they are in the right quantities usually below 100ml ☐

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Hazardous Material Checked Bag Carry OnAdhesives, flammable e.g. Rubber cement, pipe cement, some super glues and other flammable adhesives

× ×Adhesives, non-flammablee.g. School glue, glue sticks, etc. √ √Aerosol laundry products, flammablee.g. Spray starch, anti-static spray, etc.

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Aerosol mosquito, insect repellent √ √Aerosol Sun block, tanning spray, sunburn treatment √

√Aerosols flammablee.g Non-toiletry, WD-40, spray paint, spray starch, cooking spray, etc.

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Aerosols non-flammablee.g. Non-toiletry, some electronics cleaners, whipped cream

√ ×Alcoholic beveragesIn unopened retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (up to 140 proof

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Alcoholic beverages over 140 proofGreater than 70% alcohol by volume (more than 140 proof), including grain alcohol and 151 proof rum

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Animal spray, repellentGreater than 118 ml (4 fluid ounces), bear spray, animal repellent

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Artist paints, non-flammablee.g. Watercolours, acrylics, pigments and most artist oil paints

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Avalanche rescue backpack, self-inflating × ×

Batteries, wet, non- spillablee.g. Gel cell and absorbed electrolyte batteries for portable electronics

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Biological specimens, non-infectious, in preservative solutionsContaining formaldehyde, ethanol, isopropanol, or other alcohols

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Burning paste, gele.g. Fire starting

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Camping fuele.g. propane, white gas, Coleman fuel, Sterno, solid fuels, stoves containing fuel

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Camping stoves and fuel bottles completely purged of fuel √ √Chemical kits containing hazardous materialse.g. Water test kits, soil test kits, children’s chemistry sets, etc. when containing hazardous materials

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Curling irons (cordless)e.g. Cordless curling iron, butane fuelled curling irons

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Dry icee.g. Carbon dioxide, solid, 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) or less, when used to pack perishables

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Duty free perfume and colognePerfumes and colognes purchased through airport and airline duty free shops

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Electronic cigarettes, vaping devicese.g. Battery- powered E-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems

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Engine powered equipment completely purged of fuele.g. Chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc.

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Engine powered equipment with residual fuele.g. Chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc

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Fireworkse.g. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, poppers, sparklers

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t is said that the best thing a current generation can do for the future is securing a better life for generations to come. The human concept of leaving a legacy is about wanting and laying foundation for a better life for

another person, usually a blood relative. This can also be an act of generosity to a stranger. This was seen and expressed at the recent University of Swaziland Alumni Gala Dinner.

The event was held at the UNISWA Kwaluseni Campus Sports Emporium in November. The dinner was graced by His Excellency the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini, Honourable Minister of Tourism and Trade Mr Jabulani Maziya, the Vice Chancellor Professor Cisco Magagula. Mr Dennis Mbingo, one of UNISWA’s fine products and First National Bank Managing Director was the guest speaker. The business of the dinner was about raising funds for the UNISWA Foundation, an initiative that looks after the interests of the university.The gala dinner was well attended by former students of the university (alumni), high profile individuals and corporate entities like SWACAA, SNHB, CONCO, FNB and RSSC to name but a few. The funds raised from tables bought by these companies went straight to the foundation to run projects for the university.Guest speaker Mr Dennis Mbingo, FNB Managing Director, gave an inspired and thought provoking speech about the

importance of Government aid in providing scholarships. He commended the efforts made by the leaders of the nation in trying to make sure that every Swazi child received good education. He mentioned that not all high school graduates could afford to pay for the fees charged by institutions of higher learning. He also mentioned that the growth and future of the country depended on having a well-educated human resource that would contribute towards Vision 2022.

The Right Honourable Prime Minister Dr Dlamini also gave his speech for the night. He spoke about the difficulties Government faces in providing scholarships to students that qualified for university and college. He did mention that all these challenges did not deter government from its civic duty to provide education for Swazi students. The Prime Minister pointed out that the scholarships board awarded government funding to students who wanted to pursue higher education both locally and internationally.

SWACAA prides itself in being part of Swaziland’s leading organizations that are concerned about having a future of educated professionals. This will contribute to the growth of not only the aviation industry but all sectors of industries in Swaziland. Government giving out scholarships will contribute enormously to the nation not only economically but also socially☐

UNISWA ALUMNI DINNER: WE WERE THERE

ISWACAA staff Fikile Dladla, Nonjabulo Shabangu, Nhlanhla Magagula, Tengetile Dludlu and Phindile Makube at the UNISWA Alumni Gala dinner.

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ecember 7 was officially declared by the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation as international Civil Aviation Day. This day is celebrated by member states

annually. The purpose is raising and enforcing awareness of the importance of the role that civil aviation plays to the social and economic development of states and fostering of international connectivity.

Swaziland joins the rest of the world in acknowledging the importance of International Civil Aviation day. The Secretary General of the ICAO Council Dr Fang Liu informed all member states of a resolution of council to the effect that states should do civil aviation activities under the theme “WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE NO COUNTRY IS LEFT BEHIND”. These activities range from flag raisings, award presentations, tours and symposia. The Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority has always celebrated this important day together with stakeholder organisations in the local civil aviation industry. These include airlines, air craft owners, the air wing of the Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force and the whole airport community. What is also significant about December 7 is that on this day in 2009 the Authority itself came into existence through the Civil Aviation Act of 2009.

There has not been any fanfare and celebrations this year commemorating Civil Aviation Day. The organisation is

pursuing a strategy that is going to put school children at the centre of civil aviation day activities in the future. The Director General noted that Africa accounts for only 4% of the world air traffic and so there is a desperate need for African member organisations to raise this figure. Raising the figure would make sense for business, tourism, airports and general trade and investment. One of the strategies, it has been observed by African ICAO member states, is to introduce citizens to the concept of civil aviation early in life so that they grow up familiar with it as the foremost provider of swift and reliable mode of transportation.

The International Civil Aviation Organisation’s slogan is: no country left behind. For the Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority that can only be fulfilled when all citizens appreciate and participate in the development of air transport at all levels. Already plans are in place to ensure that whilst for generations, school children have been driving to Durban, the traditional holiday city for Swazi school children, the future is that they must enjoy flying to this destination from King Mswati III Internationa Airport to King Shaka International Airport. Culture exchanges at schools level is going to be easier between the countries spreading the programme throughout the SADC states.

The Civil Aviation Day is going to be celebrated at a bigger scale in the coming years and will have a much more local flavour to it ☐

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY – NO COUNTRY LEFT BEHIND

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Mr Jabulile Tsabedze

MR Cyprian Sikhondze

Mr Robert Ker

Mr Christian Jacobs

Mr Mfundo Mfumo

Mr Mxolisi Mhlanga

Mr Banele Dlamini

Mr Isaac Gamedze

Mr Sipho Masina

Mr Menzi Hlanze

Ms Phetsile Dlamini

Mr Sotja Hlatjwako

Mr Amon Dlamini

Mr Lucky Magaya

Ms Monica Shiba

Mr Boy Tsabedze

Mr Elias Mamba

Mr Zachariah Simelane

Ms Nono Khumalo

Ms Winile Ngwenya

Ms Doris Ngubane

Mr Knowledge Dlamini

Ms Samkelisiwe Ncongwane

Ms Zamekile Shabangu

Mr Alex Horton

Mrs Elizabeth Vilakati

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and Luggage: This is a small bag to which you will have access throughout your journey as it is the only one that will be allowed inside the cabin with you. In here must be all your comfort

items such as hand lotion, perfume and lip balm. The important consideration to make is that all airports are under a security regulation not to allow liquid and gel containers of over 100ml to go through in this bag. Keep all such items to the smallest possible quantity. Anything that is above the maximum volume will be forfeited and destroyed by airport security. Your hand luggage is the safest bag as it is guaranteed to be with you all the time. It is advisable to keep your treasured valuables such as laptops and cameras here..

Main Luggage: Most airlines restrict your baggage to a maximum of 23 kilograms in Economy Class and 30kilograms in Business. When packing, be careful not to exceed this. All luggage goes through a security scan so do not pack things whose legality you are not sure of. There is a heavy price to pay if caught on the wrong side of the law, and the responsibility is yours.Possible Loss of Luggage: A painful consideration to make when packing is that there is widespread loss of bags and valuable items at airports in many parts of the world, especially in our region. This can be through baggage pilferage (theft) or accidental loss due to the processing of thousands of bags at busy airports. When

travelling, do not pack your best items. We all have that suit, that dress or that pair of shoes which no money can replace. Don’t take these with you. It is also common to temporarily lose your main luggage and have it arrive at your destination a day or two after your arrival. It is advisable to make sure you pack emergency clothing in your hand luggage to mitigate this risk. Assume two days without your main luggage.Your Physical Body: If you can, dress for your journey in comfortable, simple and casual clothes. Remember it can be cold in the aircraft so do allow for this. There are intense body searches through airport security involving hand and electronic metal screening. If you can avoid wearing something with metal, including heavy shoes, watches and belts you will experience less inconvenience. Opt for sneakers instead of shoes. Wear tracksuits or jeans without a belt. You will find that you pass through the metal detectors more easily without being asked to remove items from your body.Be on Time: Check-in is two to three hours ahead of flight schedule. It can be one hour but never less than that. With all the customs, bags and security processes that must take place with every passenger passing through the airport, it is not an exaggeration to say that you will need all this time ahead of departure. Many people who have ignored the time factor have painful tales to relate. Do not be one of them. Stick to the principle that your primary school teacher tried very hard to instil: Be on time!In the next issue we meet at your airline check-in counter and take things from there. Happy travel ☐

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