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South Africa’s
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)
has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport
(JNB) in Johannesburg, the country’s busiest aviation
gateway, is operating seamlessly this Monday, 05 January 2026. As the
summer travel season reaches its peak, this update provides welcome
r… read more
Zimbabwe’s
domestic aviation landscape is experiencing a notable transformation
with the official launch of Falcon Air’s scheduled flights
between Harare (Charles Prince) and Beitbridge. This new
service marks a double milestone—not only is it the first scheduled
route for both airports, but it also represents Falcon A… read more
The
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has
unveiled plans for a transformative new airport at Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), a move poised to
reshape the country’s aviation landscape and unlock significant
opportunities for the wider tourism and trade sectors. This bold
initiative comes at a… read more
In a candid interview that has
stirred conversation across the African aviation landscape,
Allen Onyema, Chairman and CEO of
Air Peace, asserted that Nigerians continue
to benefit from some of the world’s lowest domestic air
fares—even amid seasonal fare increases. Onyema’s
remarks, … read more
Ethiopian
Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, has
officially opened its new premium lounge at
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport,
marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s ongoing commitment to
world-class passenger experiences. The unveiling ceremony, attended … read more
African
travel industry professionals have fresh options to consider in the
evolving world of airline product differentiation, as TAP
Air Portugal introduces a new premium cabin designed to
bridge the gap between Economy and Business Class. Set to debut on
long-haul flights operated by the A330 and
… read more
The recent reopening of Nationalism
Park in Accra marks a bold statement by Ghana’s tourism
authorities, reinforcing the centrality of heritage in the nation’s
economic and social agenda. According to Mr. Ben Anane Nsiah, Deputy
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority
(GTA) in charge of … read more
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
(ZTA) is facing a period of intense internal upheaval,
following the recent retrenchment of several senior managers—a move that
has sparked widespread concern among employees and cast a spotlight on
governance practices within the state tourism entity. Over the past two
weeks, three senio… read more
The
Botswana Ministry of Environment and
Tourism, through its Department of Meteorological
Services (DMS), has released the official seasonal
rainfall and temperature outlook for January to April
2026. This forecast is of particular interest to Africa’s
tourism sector, as it sets the stage for what s… read more
The rising tide of medical tourism from Nigeria
is reshaping the region’s healthcare and travel landscape, with
far-reaching implications for Africa’s hospitality, aviation, and
insurance sectors. As thousands of Nigerians continue to seek treatment
in destinations such as the United Kingdom, India, Turkey, and t… read more
OR Tambo Maintains Smooth Flight Operations Despite Weather Disruptions
Falcon Air Connects Harare and Beitbridge with Zimbabwe’s First Scheduled Air Link
Kenya’s Ambitious New JKIA Airport Project Set to Transform Regional Aviation and Tourism
Nigerian Domestic Air Fares Remain Among World’s Lowest Despite Festive Hikes, Says Air Peace CEO
Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Largest Premium Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole, Elevating Hub Experience
TAP Air Portugal Unveils Premium Cabin Between Economy and Business on Long-Haul Routes
Nationalism Park Reopens as Ghana Elevates Heritage Sites to Drive Tourism Growth
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Under Scrutiny as Management Shake-Up Raises Governance Questions
Botswana’s 2026 Wet Season Outlook Promises Lush Landscapes and Dynamic Wildlife Encounters
New Concierge Healthcare Model Targets Nigeria’s Medical Tourism Exodus
