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Xejet aircraft operating a domestic flight
from Lagos successfully evacuated all passengers and crew without
injury after experiencing a nose-wheel fault upon landing at
Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu
on Thursday evening. The incident, which occurred at approximately 19:10
local time, p… read more
The
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism
(NIHOTOUR) has signed a landmark Memorandum of
Understanding with the National Bureau of Statistics
(NBS), marking a pivotal moment for Nigeria's
hospitality, travel, and tourism sector. This partnership is designed to
address the persistent challeng… read more
Libya's
first private airline, Buraq Air, has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of
10 A320neo Family aircraft, marking a
significant milestone for the carrier and signaling renewed confidence
in Libya's aviation sector. The agreement makes Buraq Air a new Airbus
custom… read more
United Airlines has confirmed it will discontinue
its Washington Dulles to Dakar route in early March
2026, marking a significant retreat from the West African market. The
Star Alliance carrier launched this service less than a year ago in May
2025, deploying Boeing 767-300 aircraft on the 3,476-mile sector with
three … read more
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senior hospitality executive in Nigeria has outlined an ambitious
roadmap that could reshape how the country positions itself within
Africa's rapidly evolving tourism landscape. Karl Hala,
Group General Manager of Continental Hotels, recently
shared his strategic vision in Forbes Magazine, emphasizing luxury
reinve… read more
The
Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E.
Ambassador Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, made a high-profile
visit to Lusaka, Zambia, on 19 November 2025, representing President
H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan at the landmark Foundation Stone Laying
Ceremony for the major rehabilitation of the TAZARA
Railway… read more
Tanzania's
national carrier has unveiled a new route connecting Dar es Salaam with
one of Africa's most sought-after destinations, marking a significant
expansion in regional connectivity. Air Tanzania will
commence flights to Cape Town on 11th December 2025,
offering return fares starting from USD 499 and opening fres… read more
South Africa’s business events
industry is entering a dynamic new era with the appointment of
Ms Corne Koch as the new
Chief Convention Bureau Officer at the helm
of the South African National Convention Bureau
(SANCB), effective 1 December 2025. This announcement
comes as the countr… read more
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transformative new chapter is unfolding at Mapungubwe
National Park and World Heritage Site as
SANParks embarks on a substantial road
upgrade project in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Initiated on
13 November 2025, this project stands to
significantly enhance the travel experienc… read more
Tintswalo Manor in
Greater Kruger has reopened in time for the summer holiday season after
comprehensive renovations that include refurbished rooms, new flooring and a
new roof. The exclusive-use lodge is situated in the heart … read more