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Travellers
embarking on a self-drive safari in Etosha National Park,
Namibia, should be aware of a significant temporary
change affecting the popular Okaukuejo–Namutoni route. Since 1 February
2026, a section of this road has been closed to facilitate a
comprehensive upgrade project aimed at transforming gravel tourist… read more
South
Africa’s tourism industry is celebrating a historic milestone, with the
sector delivering record-breaking results in 2025. According to
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, the country welcomed an
unprecedented 10.48 million international
arrivals between January and December 2025, representing a
remarkable … read more
The South African National
Parks (SANParks) has announced the commencement of vital construction
work to enhance water capacity at the Bitterpan Wilderness
Camp, located within the iconic Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park. Scheduled to begin in early February 2026, this project represents
a key investment in strength… read more
Cape Town’s iconic
Chapman’s Peak Drive, the breathtaking 9 km
coastal route linking Noordhoek and Hout Bay, will experience temporary
closures every Wednesday from 10:00 to 16:00 between 4
February and 25 March 2026. This scheduled closure is
part of an environmental initiative led by South African Na… read more
South Africa is intensifying efforts to grow its tourism sector
by strengthening ties with key markets in South-East Asia through
investment promotion, enhanced air connectivity, and visa
reforms. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, during her
recent visit to Singapore, outlined these strategies while engaging with
the… read more
After a hiatus of nearly six years, Cabo Verde
Airlines is set to resume regular flights to Brazil
starting May 2026, marking a significant boost for West African
connectivity and tourism opportunities. The airline will operate a
twice-weekly service between Praia, Cabo Verde’s capital, and Recife,
one of Brazil’s key … read more
South Africa’s innovative low-cost carrier, LIFT
Airlines, has achieved a major milestone by joining the
International Air Transport Association
(IATA), a move that underlines the airline’s ambitions
for regional and international growth. This regulatory endorsement is a
crucial step in LIFT’s strategy… read more
South Africa’s tourism sector is celebrating a historic
milestone, with the country welcoming an unprecedented
10.48 million international visitors last
year. This represents a remarkable 17.6% increase compared to 2024 and
surpasses pre-COVID-19 levels, marking the highest number of arrivals on
record. President Cyril… read more
President
Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed seasoned corporate executive
Simon Itaye as the new Minister of
Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, in a strategic cabinet
reshuffle aimed at advancing Malawi’s economic transformation agenda.
This move places one of Malawi’s most accomplished private-sec… read more
Travellers
planning to visit Southern Africa between February and June 2026 should
anticipate a wetter-than-usual late summer and early autumn, according
to the latest Southern African Development Community
(SADC) climate outlook. The forecast, released by
SARCOF-32, predicts normal to above-average
rainfall… read more
Major Road Upgrade in Etosha National Park Enhances Self-Drive Safari Experience
South Africa’s Tourism Sector Achieves Record Growth with 10.48 Million Visitors in 2025
South African National Parks to Upgrade Water Infrastructure at Bitterpan Wilderness Camp in Kgalaga
Chapman’s Peak Drive to Close Wednesdays for Alien Vegetation Clearing, Offering Scenic Alternative
Cabo Verde Airlines to Relaunch Direct Flights Between Praia and Recife in May 2026
South Africa’s LIFT Airlines Gains IATA Membership Ahead of Launching Mauritius Route
Simon Itaye Appointed as Malawi’s New Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism
Southern Africa Prepares for Wetter Late Summer and Early Autumn in 2026
