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Confidence
in face-to-face business is running high across the global events
industry, as organisations continue to commit resources to
IMEX America 2026, scheduled to take place
in Las Vegas from 13 to 15 October. With
just over two months to go, buyer registration is already tracking ahead
of the e… read more
The
board of Zambia Airways 2014 has confirmed
the appointment of Aman Wole Gurmu as the
carrier's new Chief Executive Officer, with his mandate having taken
effect on 1 August 2026. The announcement, made public from Lusaka on 6
August, signals a fresh chapter for Zambia's national airline as it
wor… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is once again in the spotlight as Air
Peace, the country's largest carrier, prepares to receive
the first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft
acquired from South Korea's Jeju Air. The
move forms part of the airline's aggressive fleet renewal and capacity
expans… read more
Angola's
rapidly evolving aviation and hospitality sector has taken another
significant step forward, as President João
Lourenço officially authorised the concession of a hotel
unit at the newly operational Dr. António Agostinho Neto
International Airport (AIAAN) to the
Mangrove Group in excl… read more
Southern
Africa's aviation landscape is preparing for a fresh chapter as
Namibia intensifies efforts to establish
its new state-owned national airline, provisionally named
Namibia Air. According to a statement
released by the country's Ministry of Works and Transport
on Thursday, 13 August 20… read more
In
a move set to reshape one-stop connectivity between Scandinavia, the
Gulf and Asia, Etihad Airways has confirmed
the launch of a brand-new seasonal service linking Abu
Dhabi and Gothenburg. The route takes off on
17 December 2026 and will run four times
weekly through to 2… read more
In
a significant step forward for Southern Africa's aviation regulatory
landscape, the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority
(ZCAA) has officially introduced a new digital platform
dedicated to reporting aviation safety incidents. Announced on
Monday, 10 August 2026, the initiative is
designed to accelerat… read more
A
significant shift in long-haul connectivity between
Southern Africa and Oceania is now taking
shape, following the launch of Qantas' direct service linking
Perth and Johannesburg. The inaugural
flight departed on 7 December 2025, marking a major expansion of the
Australian carrier's western interna… read more
West
Africa's cultural tourism landscape is receiving a powerful boost as
Ghana and the Republic of Korea deepen
their bilateral cooperation across tourism, culture and the creative
arts. Backed by approximately US\$4.5 million in financial
and technical support, the five-year partnership was
disclos… read more
.... as a
combination of fleet limitations, pilot departures, and financial
reporting delays threatens to reshape regional connectivity across
Southern Africa. For the African travel trade, the developments carry
significant weight, particularly for professionals routing clients
through Gaborone or relying on the national carrier to fe… read more
IMEX America 2026 Draws Strong Global Buyer Interest as Las Vegas Show Nears
Zambia Airways Names Aman Wole Gurmu as New CEO to Steer Next Growth Chapter
Air Peace to Welcome First of Three Boeing 737-800s from Jeju Air in Bold Fleet Push
Hilton and Mangrove Group to Run Landmark Hotel at Angola's New Luanda Airport
Namibia Eyes Embraer Jets and Brazilian Expertise to Power New National Carrier
Etihad Airways Opens Gothenburg Gateway, Unlocking Faster Asia Links for African Trade
Zambia Rolls Out Digital Safety Reporting System to Sharpen Aviation Oversight
Qantas Opens New Perth–Johannesburg Direct Corridor, Reshaping Africa–Oceania Air Links
Ghana and Korea Seal US\$4.5m Five-Year Pact to Elevate Heritage Tourism and Creative Arts
Air Botswana is confronting one of the most challenging periods in its recent history...........
