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As the rainy season continues to
test the resilience of South Africa’s Kruger National
Park, the latest operational updates reveal a landscape
still grappling with the aftermath of persistent, above-average
rainfall. The Letaba River, which recently
surged beyond its banks, has now begun to subside, of… read more
After a challenging
period marked by intense rainfall and
widespread flooding across Limpopo and
Mpumalanga, the celebrated Kruger National
Park is set to welcome back day visitors from Monday, 19
January 2026. This milestone follows confirmation from
South African National P… read more
South
Africa’s Airlink is positioning itself for
a new phase of international connectivity, having applied for a license
amendment to market flights between
Johannesburg and three of Europe’s most
prominent aviation gateways: Paris, Frankfurt, and
London. Rather than launching its ow… read more
The South African aviation landscape is set for a major boost
as South African Airways (SAA) and
CemAir (Pty) Ltd unveil a landmark
domestic codeshare agreement. This
collaboration strategically unites SAA’s established network of trunk
routes with CemAir’s expertise in connecting regi… read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
(FAAN) is intensifying its drive for enhanced
professionalism and service delivery across the nation’s aviation
landscape. This renewed commitment was underscored by the recent visit
of Mr. Henry Agbebire, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer
Protection, to the N… read more
Prolonged and intense rainfall continues to disrupt large areas
of Limpopo and
Mpumalanga, with Kruger
National Park facing some of its most severe flooding in
recent memory. As of 16 January 2026, multiple sections of the park
remain inaccessible, and critical infrastructure has suffe… read more
For the global tourism industry,
Madrid is once again the centre of
attention as it hosts the 46th edition of the
International Tourism Fair (FITUR) from 21
to 25 January 2026. Organised by IFEMA MADRID, this premier event
continues to solidify its role as the world’s leading tourism platform,
with a… read more
The
MICE industry—encompassing meetings,
incentives, conferences, and exhibitions—has emerged as a powerful
engine for economic transformation across Africa. With the sector valued
at approximately US\$16.6 billion in 2023
and projected to soar to nearly US\$65.6 billion by
2032, the… read more
Air
Algérie has taken delivery of its third Airbus
A330-900neo, reinforcing the airline’s long-haul capabilities
and signaling increased potential for international connectivity across Africa
and beyond. Unlike the two previous A330-900neos introduced as brand-new
aircraft at the end of 2025, this latest ad… read more
Fresh momentum is building between Nigeria and
Turkey as both nations move to deepen their longstanding
relationship with a renewed focus on visa facilitation,
business mobility, and consular cooperation. This
commitment follows high-level discussions in Abuja, where Nigeria’s
Minister of Interior, … read more
Kruger National Park Maintains Restricted Access as Floodwaters Recede, Letaba Rest Camp Still Close
Airlink Pursues Code-Share Strategy to Connect Johannesburg with Paris, Frankfurt, and London
SAA and CemAir Launch Codeshare to Expand Domestic Access and Boost Leisure Connectivity
FAAN Sets New Benchmarks for Ethics and Efficiency at Nigerian Airports
FITUR 2026 Welcomes Record African Participation, Innovation, and Business Opportunities
Seven Strategic Shifts Set to Redefine Africa’s MICE Sector and Unlock New Business Potential
Air Algérie Strengthens Long-Haul Fleet with Third Airbus A330-900neo
Nigeria and Turkey Target Faster Visas and Business Mobility in Bilateral Agreement
