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Self-drive operators and tour planners
across sub-Saharan Africa are being urged to review client itineraries
through southern Namibia after the Namibian Roads
Authority (RA) issued a fresh advisory on 22 June 2026
warning of multiple road closures, washaways and hazardous surfaces
across the Karas Region. Persistent r… read more
Mauritius
is reinforcing its position in one of its most resilient long-haul
source markets as the Mauritius Tourism Promotion
Authority (MTPA) intensifies engagement with the Russian
travel trade. With visitor numbers from the Russian Federation climbing
steadily, the island nation is sending a confident signal that i… read more
A significant new aviation
partnership is set to reshape how travellers move between
Southern Africa, Europe and the Americas,
with South African regional carrier CemAir and Spanish flag carrier Air
Europa joining forces in a codeshare agreement. The collaboration
coincides with Air Europa's much-anticipated launch of … read more
Namibia's iconic Fish River Canyon hiking trail
has been temporarily closed, dealing a short-term blow to
one of southern Africa's most celebrated adventure tourism products.
The shutdown, announced by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) on 21 June
2026, comes in response to
Fish River Canyon … read more
Emirates strengthens West African
foothold with a major capacity boost on its Dubai–Accra
corridor, a move set to reshape connectivity options for Ghanaian
travellers and the wider sub-regional travel trade. The Gulf carrier has
confirmed the introduction of four additional weekly
services between Dubai and Acc… read more
Few
African destinations have captured the attention of the global tourism
and investment community in recent months quite like
Angola. This week, that spotlight is firmly
fixed on Luanda as government leaders, investors, hospitality
executives, financiers, aviation specialists and development partners
converge for t… read more
Tanzania sharpens airport service
standards as the East African nation gears up to welcome
thousands of international guests during a packed calendar of global
events scheduled across the next two years. The government has issued a
strong call to all players in the tourism value chain to elevate their
professionalism, … read more
Nigeria's aviation industry
has received a fresh boost following the unveiling of two newly acquired
Boeing 737-800NG aircraft by United
Nigeria Airlines in Lagos. The development, widely seen as a sign of
growing confidence within the country's airline sector, drew
high-profile industry endorsements, including warm co… read more
Seychelles has taken a
decisive step in reshaping its tourism governance with the official
appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Seychelles
Tourism Board (STB). The move, announced by the Office
of the President, marks a strategic reset for one of the Indian Ocean's
most important economic institutions and ar… read more
Half a century after its tracks
were laid through some of Africa's most difficult terrain to dismantle
colonial trade barriers, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Authority (TAZARA) is preparing to mark a milestone that
resonates well beyond the rail sector. The Authority has unveiled a
month-long programme of activities to c… read more
Southern Namibia Flood Alert: C13 Closed Between Aussenkehr and Rosh Pinah
Mauritius Targets Russian Visitors with Roadshow Push and New Ethiopian Airlines Connection
CemAir and Air Europa Launch Codeshare Opening New Doors Between Southern Africa, Europe, Americas
Namibia’s Fish River Canyon hiking trail temporarily closed due to safety concerns
Emirates adds more flights to Ghana
Luanda Emerges as Africa's Tourism Investment Magnet at Global Forum Summit 2026
Tanzania Prepares Tourism Frontline for Influx of International Visitors
Nigeria's Aviation Sector Gains Momentum as United Nigeria Airlines Expands Fleet with Boeing 737-80
Seychelles Tourism Board Returns with New Leadership as Islands Mark 50 Years of Independence
TAZARA marks 50 years with Golden Jubilee programme, unveils corridor transformation agenda
