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Zimbabwe is intensifying its
efforts to tap into the lucrative Chinese outbound tourism
market by exploring the possibility of enticing
ctrip.com—one of China’s largest travel
agencies—to establish a base in Harare. This strategic ambition was
highlighted by Nyanga South legislator Supa Mandiwanzira, w… 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
Uganda
is exploring the possibility of abolishing visa
requirements for Russian tourists, signaling a potential
breakthrough in bilateral tourism relations between East Africa and
Russia. John Leonard Mugerwa, Head of the International Legal and Social
Affairs Department at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirm… read more
Ghana is poised to make a significant leap in its travel and
tourism landscape with the government’s announcement of a new
Electronic Visa (e-Visa) policy scheduled
for launch in the first quarter of 2026. This initiative, unveiled by
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the
close of the 202… read more
In a significant move poised to reshape the future of
cultural tourism and antiquities across
Africa, Tanzania and Egypt have entered
into a groundbreaking agreement to deepen cooperation and share
expertise in these dynamic sectors. The partnership was cemented during a
high-level meeting in Cairo bet… read more
Travellers
planning a visit to Mozambique should be
aware of recent changes to the country’s pre-travel
registration and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
requirements. Introduced under Decree No.
10/2023, the ETA framework was designed to strengthen
border control and streamline… read more
When Kenya selected tourism as the
theme for this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations, it signaled much more
than a nod to the country’s economic potential. It was a declaration of
how deeply the tourism sector is interwoven with Kenya’s national
identity, governance, and future aspirations. Beyond the festivities,
the dec… read more
The
government of Zimbabwe has given the green light for
Zambezi Crescent to acquire the Zimbabwe
Parks and Wildlife Management Authority’s
(Zimparks) 50% stake in the Zambezi Joint
Venture, paving the way for Zambezi Crescent to develop and operate
Malachite Camp in Victoria Falls. … read more