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South
Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways
(SAA), has once again found itself at the centre of a
leadership storm, deepening what is fast becoming one of the most
closely watched governance sagas in African aviation. On Friday, 14
August 2026, the airline confirmed that its board had placed acting
group Chief… read more
Travel
professionals planning safari itineraries into southern Africa's iconic
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park should take
note of a series of temporary shop closures scheduled across three of
the park's key camps in the closing days of August 2026.
South African National Parks (SANParks)
will briefly s… read more
A
striking contrast is unfolding in Nigeria's Akwa Ibom
State, where an ambitious tourism and hospitality
development programme is powering ahead even as the State House of
Assembly Complex remains locked and largely untouched by construction
crews for nine consecutive months. For Africa's travel trade, the story
off… read more
Uganda's
national carrier, Uganda Airlines, could
achieve break-even by 2030, provided the government delivers the backing
needed to overhaul its operations and strengthen its competitive
footing. This is the ambitious commitment recently laid out by Acting
CEO Girma Wake, who spoke publicly on
Ugand… read more
Senegal has embarked on a
significant reform of its civil aviation code, signalling a fresh
commitment to strengthening safety oversight, boosting the independence
of its accident investigation body and aligning national rules with
international and regional standards. The country's aviation authority,
the Agence Nationale de l… read more
Ghana
has taken a decisive step towards positioning itself at the
intersection of tourism and healthcare with the official launch of
Navala Travel Health, a digital healthcare
platform designed to connect international travellers with licensed
healthcare providers, hospitals and pharmacies. The service was unveiled
b… read more
Travel
professionals arranging coastal itineraries along South Africa's
KwaZulu-Natal shoreline should take note of
the latest water quality bulletin from the eThekwini Municipality.
Dated 14 August 2026, the update paints a largely reassuring picture for
Durban's tourism sector, though four beaches in the south of the… read more
Aviation
professionals and travellers with itineraries linked to Namibia should
keep a close watch on the current fuel situation at Hosea
Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. The
gateway is grappling with a shortage of Jet A1 aviation
fuel, a development that could weigh on flight operations… read more
A
high-stakes contest is unfolding on the Ethiopian highlands, and it
carries significant implications for Africa's aviation future.
Chinese state-owned construction groups
have surged into the strongest early position in the race to build
Ethiopia's proposed Bishoftu International
Airport, a \$12.5 … read more
Tunisia's
national carrier Tunisair transported
approximately 1.2 million passengers during the first half
of 2026, representing a modest 1% decline year-on-year,
despite recording a slight uplift in revenue. The figures, published by
the Tunis Stock Exchange on Monday, 18 August 2026, offer African
… read more
SAA Shakes Up Leadership Again: Acting CEO on Special Leave, Koekie Mbeki Steps In
Kgalagadi Park Camp Shops Set for Temporary August Closures for Annual Stocktake
Akwa Ibom's N248bn Tourism Push Advances While Assembly Complex Sits Idle for Nine Months
Uganda Airlines Eyes 2030 Break-Even as CEO Girma Wake Charts Bold Turnaround Path
Senegal Overhauls Civil Aviation Code to Boost Safety, Drone Rules and Investigator Independence
Ghana Unveils Navala Travel Health Platform to Strengthen Care for International Visitors
Durban Beach Alert: 19 Shores Open While Four Southern Spots Shut to Swimmers
Jet A1 Shortage at Windhoek Airport Puts Namibia-Bound Flights on Alert
Chinese Builders Lead \$12.5bn Bishoftu Airport Race as US Eyes Aircraft and Tech Deals
Tunisair Flies 1.2 Million Passengers in H1 2026 Amid Revenue Growth and Cost Pressures
