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Southern Africa's Varied Plug Systems Demand Smart Packing Advice for Clients
One of the most overlooked yet essential details when preparing clients for cross-border journeys through Southern Africa involves something remarkably simple: electrical plug compatibility. While conversations about visas, vaccinations and vehicle transfers do… read more
Jambojet Targets Dar es Salaam Launch and Entebbe Return as East African Skies Heat Up
Jambojet, Kenya's prominent low-cost carrier operating under the Kenya Airways Group, has unveiled ambitious plans to broaden its regional network by introducing services to Dar es Salaam and resuming operations to Entebbe by 2027. This strategic move positions the a… read more
Enugu's Akanu Ibiam Airport Achieves Historic Aerodrome Certification Milestone
Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu has secured a significant achievement that elevates Nigeria's standing within the global aviation community. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority formally presented the facility's Aerodrome Certificate to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria… read more
Queen Mary 2 Departs Cape Town on Final Leg of Epic 110-Night World Voyage
The world's only purpose-built ocean liner set sail from Cape Town on Monday, bidding farewell to South African shores as she embarks on the concluding chapter of an extraordinary global circumnavigation. Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 departed the Mother City on 13 April, commencing a 17-night n… read more
Pioneer Airlines Prepares Second ATR72-600 Delivery as Nigerian Carrier Builds Momentum
Nigeria's emerging aviation sector continues to generate encouraging signals for travel professionals across the continent, with Pioneer Airlines now preparing to welcome a second ATR72-600 aircraft into its growing fleet. This latest development marks another step forward for the Bayelsa State-based carrier as it purs… read more
Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve Reopens with Limited Access After Weather Disruptions
Moremi Game Reserve, one of Africa's most treasured wildlife sanctuaries, has officially welcomed visitors back following a period of closure due to severe weather conditions. The Department of Wildlife and National Parks, which operates under Botswana's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, announced t… read more
Cabo Verde's Kriol Jazz Festival Celebrates 15 Years as Cultural Tourism Anchor
The West African archipelago of Cabo Verde has once again demonstrated its cultural significance on the global stage as the capital city of Praia hosted the landmark fifteenth edition of the Kriol Jazz Festival. Running from 9 to 11 April, the three-day celebration on Santiago Island reinforced the n… read more
Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Sound Urgent Alarm Over Airspace Safety and Infrastructure Decay
The body representing Nigeria's air traffic controllers has issued a stark warning about conditions in the country's airspace, describing a profession under severe strain and infrastructure that has deteriorated to critical levels. The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers' Association delivered the assessment through a joi… read more
Zambia Tourism Expo Returns in June With Bold Visitor Arrival Targets for 2026
Travel professionals across sub-Saharan Africa should mark their calendars for one of the region's most significant tourism trade events this year. The Zambia Tourism Expo, widely known as ZATEX 2026, will take place from 4 to 6 June 2026 at the prestigious Mulungushi International Conference Centre … read more
Cape Town Summit Signals New Era as Africa Embraces Dual Luxury Travel Strategy
The African luxury travel sector has reached a pivotal turning point, with the continent now asserting itself as both a world-class destination and an increasingly powerful source of high-spending travellers. This weekend's gathering of elite travel professionals in Cape Town has brought this transformation into sharp … read more
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