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Air Peace Reshuffles Flight Operations Leadership Ahead of Expansion
Air Peace, widely regarded as West and Central Africa's largest carrier, has reshuffled the top of its flight operations structure, naming Captain James Adaviruku Onipe as Director of Flight Operations and Captain Ikechukwu Paul-Ugochukwu as Chief Pilot. Both appointments take effect on … read more
Angola and Namibia ink tourism cooperation agreement to boost cross-border travel and Investment
Southern Africa's tourism map may be about to look rather different. Angola and Namibia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on tourism cooperation, creating a formal structure for joint destination marketing, investment promotion and the building of cross-border travel products between two neighbours whose combined potenti… read more
Nigerian Passport Slides to 181st as Visa-Free Doors Close Across 20 Destinations
West Africa's largest outbound market has received sobering news. Nigeria's passport has tumbled to 181st place out of 196 nations in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, down from 90th position recorded in July 2026. The fall represents the loss of access to 20 visa-free destinations, a change that will b… read more
Air Algérie adds sixth A330neo as Algiers builds long-haul muscle for Africa and beyond
North Africa's largest carrier by fleet ambition has quietly reached another milestone in one of the continent's most determined widebody renewal programmes. Air Algérie has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A330-900neo, with the group confirming the arrival on Saturday 17 October 2026 as part of a fleet renewal and expansion p… read more
Zanzibar Seats to Jump 33% as Gulf Routes Surge and Hotel Rates Slide 18%
Zanzibar is heading into one of the most expansive periods in its aviation history, with available airline seats forecast to rise by 33% over the next six months. The figures, released by the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) during the Essence of Africa buyer forum on the island, paint a picture of… read more
Addo Elephant Park gets R136,5m makeover: new family units, spa and community lodge arriving
One of South Africa's most accessible malaria-free safari destinations is undergoing a significant transformation, and consultants selling Eastern Cape itineraries should take note of what is changing and when. South African National Parks has committed R136,5 million to upgrading accommodation, visitor facilities and basic infrastructur… read more
Proflight Zambia Boosts Joburg and Cape Town Seats for 2026/27 Festive Peak
Proflight Zambia is opening up fresh capacity on its South African corridors just as the 2026/27 festive rush begins to take shape, handing the regional trade more seats, more weekend options and a cleaner path between Southern Africa's two busiest leisure markets.
The headline change sits on the Lusaka–Johannesburg route,… read more
Congo Brazzaville Moves to Drop Visas for Africans, But an ETA Will Still Apply
The Republic of the Congo has moved a significant step closer to opening its borders to fellow Africans, after cabinet approved a bill on 14 October that would scrap visa requirements for African nationals from 1 January 2027. For the regional travel trade, it is a development worth watching closely, though one that comes with a… read more
Seychelles Sets 21-Day Rule for DRC Arrivals as Ebola Vigilance Tightens
The Indian Ocean archipelago has moved early rather than late. Following a notice from the Ministry of Health dated 14 October 2026, Seychelles has introduced firm entry conditions for anyone arriving from or recently present in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak has spread … read more
Proflight Zambia grows to 13 aircraft as seven Jetstream 41s unlock safari and corporate routes
Southern Africa's regional aviation picture has shifted again. Proflight Zambia has completed the purchase of three BAE Jetstream 41 turboprops, each configured with 29 seats, from the now-insolvent British operator Eastern Airways. The deal lifts the Lusaka-based carrier's total fleet to 13 aircraft… read more
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