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Nigeria's aviation industry is facing one of its most consequential labour showdowns in recent memory. The country's largest carrier, Air Peace, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate senior officials of aviation workers' unions, following a wave of industrial action that paralysed the airline's d… read more
West Africa's aviation and tourism sectors have received another rallying call for stronger collaboration, this time from one of the region's most influential economic hubs. Lagos State Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, has urged governments, airlines, investors, financiers and tourism stakeholders to… read more
South Africa is doubling down on one of its most important source markets. At the recently held South Africa Tourism Connect in Lagos, senior government officials and industry leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening tourism, trade, cultural and air connectivity with Nigeria, while providing firm assurances to Nigeri… read more
South Africa's tourism calendar is set to welcome another compelling reason to travel. The North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) has confirmed the return of the popular Park Mahala Week 2026, offering South African citizens free entry to 13 provincial parks and nature reserves across the No… read more
South Africa's leading low-cost carrier is soaring to new heights. FlySafair is set to add two more Boeing 737-800 aircraft, previously operated by Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines, bringing its single-type fleet to an impressive 40 Boeing 737s. The move cements FlySafair's posit… read more
Cape
Town's international connectivity is set for another welcome boost.
Air France is reintroducing its direct
seasonal service between Cape Town International Airport
and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with flights resuming on
22 September 2026. The return of the route
strengthens South … read more
West
and Central Africa's aviation and tourism sectors have been urged to
abandon their traditional silos and embrace a bold new era of
integration. Speaking at the AeroWest Summit in Lagos,
Theodore Chikelu, Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer of Jet Afrique Aviation Services
Limited, deli… read more
One
of Namibia's most storied hotels is preparing to write a bold new
chapter. The Kapps Hotel, a landmark that
has been part of Lüderitz's identity since 1907, is set to reopen in the
first quarter of 2027 under a fresh
identity as the Kapps a Kubata Loft Hotel.
The reopening will c… read more
Zimbabwe's
tourism sector is heading into its flagship trade event with fresh wind
in its sails. The 19th Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe
Tourism Expo has confirmed a striking uplift in
international interest, with 133 overseas
buyers registered to attend, compared to 89 last year, a
remarkable … read more
Africa's
aviation and tourism sectors received a powerful call to action this
week. Former Nigerian President Olusegun
Obasanjo has challenged governments, private-sector
operators and local communities across the continent to preserve
Africa's tourism assets and build the human capacity required to
transform tourism… read more
Air Peace escalates union standoff with police petition after costly airport shutdowns
Lagos rolls out bold aviation and tourism vision to move West Africa's economies forward
South Africa reassures Nigerian visitors as Tourism Connect Lagos rebuilds travel confidence
North West opens 13 parks free of charge to South Africans in Park Mahala Week 2026
FlySafair reaches 40-strong 737 milestone with fresh Hainan Airlines aircraft additions
Air France restores Cape Town–Paris nonstop as Mother City gears up for peak season
Chikelu urges \$45bn aviation-tourism revolution to unlock West and Central Africa
Historic Kapps Hotel set for grand 2027 rebirth as Lüderitz emerges as Namibia's next hotspot
Zimbabwe's Sanganai Expo draws 49% more global buyers in tourism confidence surge
Obasanjo urges Africa to unlock tourism prosperity through aviation, culture and unity
