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One
of Namibia's most storied hotels is preparing to write a bold new
chapter. The Kapps Hotel, a landmark that
has been part of Lüderitz's identity since 1907, is set to reopen in the
first quarter of 2027 under a fresh
identity as the Kapps a Kubata Loft Hotel.
The reopening will c… read more
Zimbabwe's
tourism sector is heading into its flagship trade event with fresh wind
in its sails. The 19th Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe
Tourism Expo has confirmed a striking uplift in
international interest, with 133 overseas
buyers registered to attend, compared to 89 last year, a
remarkable … read more
Africa's
aviation and tourism sectors received a powerful call to action this
week. Former Nigerian President Olusegun
Obasanjo has challenged governments, private-sector
operators and local communities across the continent to preserve
Africa's tourism assets and build the human capacity required to
transform tourism… read more
South
Africa's national carrier is entering a decisive new chapter. The
country's Cabinet has formally approved the commencement
of a fresh process to identify a suitable strategic equity partner for
South African Airways (SAA), according to official
government reports issued following its meeting on
Wednesda… read more
Cameroon
is once again turning its attention to one of the most ambitious
infrastructure projects on its national agenda. The government has
revived long-standing discussions over a brand-new international airport
to serve Douala, the country's economic
capital, with US engineering firm A. Epstein and Sons
In… read more
Africa's
connectivity with South America is set for a meaningful boost.
TAAG Angola Airlines has signed a landmark
codeshare agreement with LATAM Brasil,
announced on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, that will give its passengers
seamless access to 57 destinations across Brazil via São
Paulo… read more
Malawi's aviation sector is
facing an uncomfortable moment of reckoning. A
parliamentary hearing held on Tuesday, 1 September
2026, has cast a bright and often troubling light on the
state of the country's airport infrastructure and the shortcomings of
its aviation regulation, two years after the devastating crash that… read more
Ghana's
flagship end-of-year tourism season is set to be bigger, bolder and
more inclusive. The Ghana Tourism Authority
(GTA) has extended the deadline for the submission of
event proposals for the 2026 edition of December in
GH, giving cultural entrepreneurs, promoters and creative
innovators additi… read more
Nigeria's
largest privately owned airline continues its ambitious growth
trajectory. Air Peace has taken delivery of
another Embraer E190, adding a 13-year-old
regional jet formerly operated by Kenya
Airways to its expanding fleet. The move underscores the
Lagos-based carrier's deter… read more
East
African aviation has just marked a significant milestone.
Air Tanzania, the country's flag carrier,
has successfully completed night flight trials at Arusha
Airport, paving the way for the introduction of
round-the-clock operations at one of Tanzania's most strategically
important tourism gatewa… read more
Historic Kapps Hotel set for grand 2027 rebirth as Lüderitz emerges as Namibia's next hotspot
Zimbabwe's Sanganai Expo draws 49% more global buyers in tourism confidence surge
Obasanjo urges Africa to unlock tourism prosperity through aviation, culture and unity
South African Airways reopens search for strategic equity partner after Takatso setback
Cameroon revives Douala mega-airport plan with \$2 billion US-backed development push
TAAG Angola unlocks 57 Brazilian cities through landmark LATAM codeshare deal
Malawi parliamentary hearing exposes deep cracks in aviation safety two years after Chilima tragedy
Ghana extends December in GH proposal deadline to widen showcase of Detty December
Air Peace strengthens regional network with fresh Embraer E190 from Kenya Airways fleet
Air Tanzania unlocks 24-hour Arusha Airport potential with successful night flight trials
