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A powerful new chapter is
opening in Africa's outreach to the Chinese tourism market, and this
time Namibia is leading the charge. A
high-level delegation from the Namibia Tourism Board
(NTB), headed by Chief Executive Officer
Sebulon Chiliho Chicalu, has held strategic
talks with th… read more
A
clear signal is emerging from Nairobi that Kenya
Airways is stepping decisively out of its long turnaround
phase and into a new era of measured, purposeful growth. The national
carrier, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the ticker KQ,
has confirmed that it is evaluating the addition of two or
… read more
A
quiet but significant shift is taking place in West Africa's private
aviation sector, and the latest chapter is being written in Ouagadougou.
Kangala Air Express, a privately owned
Burkinabé carrier, has taken delivery of its first Boeing
737 Business Jet, a corporate-configured aircraft that
opens… read more
In a bold move that has captured
the attention of Africa's aviation community, Kenya
Airways has taken the extraordinary step of deploying its
flagship wide-body aircraft, the Boeing
777-300ER, on the busy domestic corridor linking Nairobi
and Mombasa. The rare domestic showcase runs for a strictly lim… read more
A
significant new commercial partnership is set to reshape how European
travellers access some of Southern and Eastern Africa's most exciting
destinations. Madrid-based Euroairlines and Zimbabwean
carrier Fastjet have signed a commercial agreement that
is expected to boost connectivity between Europe and several key Af… read more
As
the Southern African winter deepens, Victoria
Falls reveals a completely different personality from the
thundering, mist-shrouded spectacle seen earlier in the year. August
has become one of the most rewarding months to send clients to this
iconic natural wonder straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia,
o… read more
Seychelles
has officially wrapped up its 2025-2026 cruise ship
season on a triumphant note, with the berthing and
departure of the MV Viking Yi Dun from Port Victoria on Saturday, 27
June 2026, marking the final cruise call of the season. The closure
represents another successful chapter for the archipelago's cruise
… read more
North Africa's aviation
ambitions are reaching new heights this season as Royal
Air Maroc confirms a substantial expansion of its summer
2026 schedule, offering close to 8.2 million
seats across its worldwide network. The Casablanca-based
flag carrier has designed the enlarged programme to respond to s… read more
The
spice islands are once again proving why they remain one of Africa's
most magnetic holiday destinations.
Zanzibar recorded 69,605
tourist arrivals in June 2026, marking a 3.1 percent rise
compared with the 67,496 visitors received during the same month in
2025. The figures, released by the Zanzib… read more
The African aviation map has just
been redrawn in a decisive fashion. Ethiopian
Airlines, the continent's largest carrier, has officially
launched direct passenger services between Addis Ababa and Port Louis,
adding Mauritius to its ever-expanding portfolio and reinforcing its
ambition to link every corner of Africa th… read more
Namibia Courts High-End Chinese Travellers in Landmark Tourism Pact with 2027 Delegation Planned
Kenya Airways Eyes Boeing 777 Freighters and Embraer E2 Jets in Bold Growth Pivot
Burkina Faso's Kangala Air Express Receives First Boeing Business Jet, Signalling Sahel Aviation Amb
Euroairlines and Fastjet Seal Deal to Unlock New Europe–Southern Africa Travel Corridors
Victoria Falls in August: Why Dry Season Delivers Africa's Ultimate Adventure Window
Seychelles Closes 2025-2026 Cruise Season With 41 Ship Calls and Bold Sustainability Vision
Royal Air Maroc Unveils Massive 23% Summer Capacity Boost with 8.2 Million Seats Across 86 Routes
Zanzibar Welcomes 69,605 Visitors in June as European Demand Powers Peak Season Surge
Ethiopian Airlines Lands in Mauritius, Cementing Addis Ababa as Africa's Ultimate Connectivity Hub
