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Cape Town's status as one of
Africa's most desirable international gateways continues to strengthen,
with Turkish Airlines announcing a
significant capacity boost on its direct service between
Istanbul and the Mother City. From
26 October 2026, the award-winning carrier
will step up … read more
There
is fresh reason for excitement among wildlife enthusiasts and safari
operators across sub-Saharan Africa as South African
National Parks (SANParks) confirms the reopening of the
camping site at Letaba Rest Camp in the
world-renowned Kruger National Park. Bookings will officially reopen
from … read more
A significant shift in South
Africa's border processing has now come into effect, and travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa should ensure both their clients
and their internal teams are fully prepared. From 01 July
2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made
it compulsory for most international tra… read more
Nigeria's fast-growing
carrier United Nigeria Airlines is placing
customer loyalty firmly at the heart of its commercial strategy,
unveiling a fresh partnership that promises to make travel more
rewarding for its passengers. In a move that reflects a wider evolution
across Africa's airline industry, the carrier has tea… read more
Liberia
is moving decisively towards a new era of railway governance, with
national stakeholders in Monrovia formally validating the draft
Liberia National Railway Authority Act of
2026. This important step signals the country's
determination to transform its rail sector into a modern, multi-user
system capable of po… read more
Mauritius is entering a defining
chapter in the life of its Metro Express light rail
system, with the Government confirming an allocation of
approximately Rs 1.64 billion to strengthen the network's financial
foundations, refurbish its fleet and sustain daily operations. The move
signals a shift in focus from in… read more
Recent
international headlines about anti-immigration
demonstrations in South Africa have raised questions
among travellers and industry professionals across the continent. Yet,
despite the extensive media coverage and heightened security response,
South Africa's tourism sector has continued to function smoothly, with … read more
Botswana's
national carrier is entering a decisive phase in its long-anticipated
turnaround, with a comprehensive recovery blueprint now being rolled out
to restore operational capacity, regulatory standing and
market confidence. For Africa's travel trade, the
developments signal fresh possibilities in a southern Afric… read more
Kenya's aviation sector has
reached a defining moment as Jambojet, the
country's leading low-cost carrier, officially surpasses
10 million customers since it took to the
skies on 1 April 2014. The milestone is more than a symbolic figure. It
reflects over a decade of consistent, market-led growth and o… read more
South Africa's
international aviation landscape received a major upgrade on
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, as Emirates
launched its third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route with the
arrival of flight EK778 at Cape Town
International Airport at 18:05. The milestone flight also marked the
historic deb… read more
Turkish Airlines Boosts Cape Town Service to Ten Weekly Flights Ahead of South Africa's Summer Peak
Letaba Camping Site Reopens 6 July as Kruger National Park Bounces Back from January Floods
New SARS Online Traveller Declaration Now Mandatory for All South Africa Arrivals and Departures
United Nigeria Airlines Grows Unity Rewards to 15,000 Members with New Boulevard Hotels Partnership
Liberia Advances Landmark Railway Law to Unlock Mining, Trade and Corridor Growth
Mauritius Commits Rs 1.64 Billion to Metro Express as Airport Extension Enters Long-Term Vision
Air Botswana Launches Bold Recovery Drive to Rebuild Fleet, Crew and Regional Presence
Jambojet crosses 10 million passenger mark, cementing its role in East Africa's low-cost aviation bo
Emirates Debuts A350 in South Africa With Third Daily Cape Town Flight and Boosted Johannesburg Freq
