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Current entry guidelines as of 20 September 2021
According to an announcement issued by Eswatini's Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Moses Vilakati, on 20 September 2021, the country currently has seven ports of entry - five land border posts from … read more
Eswatini eases lockdown measures!
The Prime Minister of Eswatini, Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, today (16 September 2021) announced that Eswatini will move to "Adjusted Risk Level 2". Effective 17 … read more
Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2021 - March 2022) outlook
According to the findings of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-25), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely t… read more
Kenya Airways strengthens its presence in London
In early June, Kenya Airways resumed flights to London after a two-month forced halt amid tensions between the UK and Kenya over reciprocal travel conditions.
Kenya Airways is expanding its services to the UK. Since 20 July, the Kenyan national airline has been offering two flights a week (compared to o… read more
Eswatini Airlink & Airlink resume flights between South Africa Eswatini
Eswatini Airlink and its operating partner Airlink have announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), t… read more
Eswantini Airlink cancels flights to and from SA amid civil unrest
Eswatini Airlink has cancelled Wednesday flights between Johannesburg and Sikhuphe’s King Mswati III International Airport due to civil unrest in Eswatini.
“In the interest of the safety and security of our customers and staff, and in consultation with our partner Airlink, we have decided to temporarily suspend our operations o… read more
RwandAir returns to London after 5 months absence
Rwanda remains on the red list of countries whose nationals are banned from entering the UK. The list includes more than 50 countries, mainly in South America and Africa, where the risk of coronavirus infection is high, according to the British authorities. Other African countries on the list are: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, DRC… read more
Airlink flies to Eswatini, East London...
Airlink plans to fly to East London with direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Another service will be to Eswatini from Johannesburg.
Airlink will connect to King Mswati 111 International Airport which services Manzini, Eswatini’s second largest city and the industrial and commercial hub of the country. Combi… read more
Flights to and from Morocco to resume from June 15
The Moroccan authorities have decided to resume flights to and from the Kingdom as of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, announced on Sunday the ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, adding that these flights will take place under exceptional authorizations given that Moroccan airspace is still closed.
"Based o… read more
Govt on a drive to expand air access to Victoria Falls
The government has partnered the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to finance efforts to increase air access to Victoria Falls, one of Africa's premier tourist destinations and support recovery and jobs in Zimbabwe's tourism sector.
IFC is a member of the World Bank Group, which advances and provides financing fo… read more
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