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Tourism
Seychelles has embarked on a bold campaign to amplify its
international presence, leveraging influential media partners to
showcase the islands’ rich tapestry of natural wonders, cultural
heritage, and sustainable tourism leadership. This approach signals a
shift in destination marketing strategy—one that Afric… read more
MSC
Cruises has announced a major development for the
sub-Saharan cruise market: the MSC Armonia
will make her South African debut for the 2026/27 winter season,
replacing her sister ship, MSC Opera, which will serve Durban during the
2025/26 season. This move highlights the evolving importance of
So… read more
The
winds of change are sweeping across Cabo Verde’s tourism
sector as the nation concluded the 3rd International
Conference on Rural and Nature Tourism in Jao Domingoes, placing
sustainability and diversification at the heart of its tourism strategy.
With a pressing need to move beyond its established sun-and-beach
… read more
The
long-anticipated transformation of Pemba
Airport has officially begun, following the Zanzibar
government’s ceremonial handover of the project site to Brazil’s
Propav Infraestructuras, in partnership
with local firm Mecco. This milestone
clears the way for full-scale modernization… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has issued a public
statement confirming the occurrence of localized anthrax cases within
Kruger National Park, a situation that
aligns with the park’s natural disease cycle. This announcement, while
noteworthy, brings with it a reassuring message: there is an
… read more
Air
Austral is moving toward a pivotal shift in its fleet
strategy after months of internal debate, with the company’s leadership
now determined to phase out its three Airbus
A220 aircraft. This significant decision comes in
response to persistent technical challenges that have plagued the
airline’s … read more
Namibia’s government has
taken a decisive step to strengthen its position as a
tourism-friendly and investment-ready
nation by expanding its Visa on Arrival
(VoA) programme to cover 36 additional countries and
territories. This move, ratified during the country’s 19th Cabinet
meeting on September 2, … read more
African
tourism professionals have a new reason to anticipate a surge in demand
this upcoming summer: KLM Royal Dutch
Airlines has announced an expansion of its flight
operations between Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
(AMS) and Cape Town International Airport
(CPT) for the 2025/26 Nort… read more
Uganda
Airlines is charting a bold new course in its fleet development
strategy, with plans to introduce two Airbus A320-family
aircraft through dry lease arrangements. This move, now
scheduled for February 2026—a shift from
the previously anticipated mid-2025 timeline—signals a significant step
in t… read more
Air
Botswana has once again postponed the payment of salaries for part of
its workforce, casting a spotlight on the persistent cash
flow difficulties and wider instability plaguing the
national carrier. According to an internal communication, while a first
group of employees received their September wages on time, othe… read more
Seychelles Elevates Global Profile with Strategic Media Partnerships on CNN, BBC, National Geographi
MSC Armonia to Sail South African Waters in 2026/27, Expanding Regional Cruise Choices
Cabo Verde Champions Rural and Nature Tourism for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth
Pemba Airport Set for Major Upgrade as Zanzibar Hands Over Site to Contractor
Anthrax Cases in Kruger: SANParks Reassures Visitors, Outbreak Poses Minimal Risk
Air Austral Plans to Retire Airbus A220 Fleet, Eyes New Aircraft for Regional Stability
Namibia Expands Visa on Arrival Scheme: 36 More Destinations Now Eligible, Digital Push Intensifies
KLM Boosts Amsterdam–Cape Town Service with More Flights and Enhanced Comfort for 2025/26 Season
Uganda Airlines Sets Sights on A320 Expansion and Strategic Advisory Partnership
Ongoing Salary Delays at Air Botswana Reflect Deeper Financial and Management Turmoil
