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In
a major boost for African aviation, Etihad Airways and
Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding to launch a strategic interline, codeshare
and frequent flyer partnership that promises to redefine how travellers
move between southern Africa, the Gulf and the world. The agreement,
formalised in Har… read more
Angola
is positioning tourism at the very heart of its national economic
strategy, with Tourism Minister Márcio
Daniel declaring that the sector is on track to become
one of the country's top three drivers of employment. Speaking in Luanda
at the opening of the conference marking the tenth anniversary of the
Associat… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is bracing for potential disruption as two of the
country's most influential aviation unions have jointly issued a
14-day ultimatum to airlines operating in
the country, demanding immediate remittance of all outstanding
5 per cent Ticket Sales Charges (TSC) owed
to key aviat… read more
In
a significant development for African aviation diplomacy,
Egypt has officially written off a US\$3 million debt owed
by Sudan Airways, the national flag carrier of Sudan.
The debt cancellation forms part of broader discussions between Cairo
and Khartoum aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in the aviation
and … read more
For sub-Saharan Africa's travel
trade, few destinations rival the enduring appeal of
Kruger National Park — and August stands
out as one of the finest months to send clients into the heart of this
iconic wilderness. As the dry winter season gradually transitions
towards spring, the bush remains parched, wildlife congre… read more
In
a landmark achievement for West African tourism, Ghana
has secured the rights to host the 70th session of the UN Tourism
Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2027, following a
persuasive bid presentation delivered at the recently concluded 69th
session of the Commission held in Victoria, Seychelles. The decision
positio… read more
Anyone
planning to send clients to explore the breathtaking landscapes of
Mpumalanga over the coming year should take
note of a wave of improvements now taking shape across the province's
most celebrated nature reserves and tourist attractions. From upgraded
water systems at the iconic Blyde River Canyon to fresh wild … read more
.....has officially taken to the skies, opening a
fresh chapter in East Africa's aviation story and setting the stage for a
significant surge in Russian visitor arrivals across Tanzania and
Zanzibar. The route, unveiled through President Samia Suluhu Hassan's
diplomatic outreach to Moscow, is being celebrated across the region as a
lan… read more
Kenya's aviation landscape continues to evolve as
Sabar Airlines, a newly launched carrier based in
Nairobi, has officially welcomed a Bombardier CRJ-200
regional jet into its fleet. The delivery marks a defining moment for
the young operator, which has been steadily building its presence on the
East African skies sinc… read more
Fastjet Group, the pan-African aviation brand best known for
its low-cost operations across eastern and southern Africa, is
exploring a strategic push into West
Africa. According to Julian Edmunds, the group's director
of strategy and development, the company is considering leveraging the
air operator certificates (AOC… read more
Etihad and Fastjet Zimbabwe seal landmark deal to unlock new African travel corridors
Angola sets bold vision to make tourism a top-three job creator by 2036
Nigerian aviation unions issue 14-day ultimatum over unpaid ticket sales charges
Egypt cancels US\$3 million Sudan Airways debt in bold aviation cooperation move
Why August delivers world-class safari experiences in South Africa's Kruger National Park
Ghana to host historic 70th UN Tourism Commission for Africa in 2027 Independence year
Mpumalanga unveils major upgrades across its top nature reserves for 2026/2027
Air Tanzania's new Dar es Salaam–Moscow direct service
Newly launched carrier Sabar Airlines based in Nairobi
