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Visitors
preparing to explore South Africa's world-renowned Kruger
National Park in the coming days and weeks can breathe
easy. Despite a fire that damaged a maintenance warehouse in the
Skukuza area on the evening of Saturday, 18
July 2026, there is no indication that guest experiences or scheduled
… read more
Ghana's
Ministry of Transport has firmly defended the recent
acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons by the Ghana
Railway Development Authority (GRDA), following queries raised by the
NPP Minority Transport Committee. The ministry has stressed that the
operational suitability of railway rolling stoc… read more
South
Africa's domestic aviation landscape is set to gain a valuable new
lifeline as regional carrier CemAir
prepares to resume scheduled services between Johannesburg
and Richards Bay from 1 November 2026. The announcement
has been warmly received across the travel trade, offering both leisure
and b… read more
Berlin
has taken a bold leap forward in urban mobility with the launch of its
brand-new Urbanliner tram, a striking
50-metre-long vehicle that officially began commercial service on
Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Manufactured by
Alstom for the city's public transport
operator BVG, this nex… read more
A
landmark moment is approaching for aviation in Central Africa, as
Congolese carrier flyCAA, formally known as
Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation, prepares to launch its first-ever
scheduled international passenger service. From 31 July
2026, the airline will begin operating regular flights
between … read more
West
African aviation is moving into an exciting new phase of cooperation as
ASKY Airlines, the Togo-based pan-African
carrier, and Mauritania Airlines intensify
high-level discussions aimed at forging deeper commercial partnerships.
Recent meetings held with Mauritania's civil aviation
regul… read more
Nigeria's
dynamic aviation sector is set for another exciting shake-up as
low-cost carrier ValueJet prepares to
introduce Boeing 737 aircraft into its
fleet, marking a bold departure from its current all-Bombardier CRJ
operation. The move signals a major turning point for the young airline,
which has… read more
Ghana
is signalling a bold new direction for its tourism industry, one that
could offer valuable lessons for the wider African travel trade. At a
recent high-level stakeholder consultative meeting held at
the Accra City Hotel, senior government leaders and
industry heads gathered to chart a fresh course for a sector wi… read more
Swiss leisure carrier
Edelweiss has unveiled an ambitious
expansion of its winter 2026/2027 flight programme, introducing
additional frequencies, extended operating seasons, and greater seat
capacity on some of its most sought-after holiday routes. For Africa's
travel trade, this development signals fresh opportunities… read more
After
more than a decade in the wilderness of global distribution,
Air Zimbabwe has made a dramatic return to
the world stage. The Zimbabwean flag carrier has signed a new agreement
with Travelport, restoring its presence on
one of the world's leading global distribution systems for the first
time in… read more
Skukuza Warehouse Fire in Kruger National Park: Tourism Operations Continue Uninterrupted
Ghana Bolsters Freight Rail Capacity with UK Locomotives to Power Tema-Mpakadan Corridor Growth
CemAir Reopens Johannesburg–Richards Bay Route, Unlocking Zululand's Safari and Beach Appeal
Berlin Debuts 50-Metre Urbanliner Tram: A Mobility Milestone with Lessons for Africa
flyCAA Takes Historic Leap: DRC Carrier Launches First Scheduled International Route to Luanda
ASKY and Mauritania Airlines Deepen Partnership Talks to Reshape West African Skies
ValueJet Bets Big on Boeing 737s to Unlock New West and Central African Routes
Ghana Bets Big on Innovation and Storytelling to Reshape Its Tourism Future
Edelweiss Boosts Winter 2026/27 Schedule: Extra Flights to Maldives, Sri Lanka and Longer Namibia Se
Air Zimbabwe Rejoins Global GDS via Travelport Ahead of Historic London Gatwick Relaunch
