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The
long-anticipated transformation of Pemba
Airport has officially begun, following the Zanzibar
government’s ceremonial handover of the project site to Brazil’s
Propav Infraestructuras, in partnership
with local firm Mecco. This milestone
clears the way for full-scale modernization… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has issued a public
statement confirming the occurrence of localized anthrax cases within
Kruger National Park, a situation that
aligns with the park’s natural disease cycle. This announcement, while
noteworthy, brings with it a reassuring message: there is an
… read more
Air
Austral is moving toward a pivotal shift in its fleet
strategy after months of internal debate, with the company’s leadership
now determined to phase out its three Airbus
A220 aircraft. This significant decision comes in
response to persistent technical challenges that have plagued the
airline’s … read more
Namibia’s government has
taken a decisive step to strengthen its position as a
tourism-friendly and investment-ready
nation by expanding its Visa on Arrival
(VoA) programme to cover 36 additional countries and
territories. This move, ratified during the country’s 19th Cabinet
meeting on September 2, … read more
African
tourism professionals have a new reason to anticipate a surge in demand
this upcoming summer: KLM Royal Dutch
Airlines has announced an expansion of its flight
operations between Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
(AMS) and Cape Town International Airport
(CPT) for the 2025/26 Nort… read more
Uganda
Airlines is charting a bold new course in its fleet development
strategy, with plans to introduce two Airbus A320-family
aircraft through dry lease arrangements. This move, now
scheduled for February 2026—a shift from
the previously anticipated mid-2025 timeline—signals a significant step
in t… read more
Air
Botswana has once again postponed the payment of salaries for part of
its workforce, casting a spotlight on the persistent cash
flow difficulties and wider instability plaguing the
national carrier. According to an internal communication, while a first
group of employees received their September wages on time, othe… read more
On
12 September 2025, the Mozambique Ports and Railways
Company (CFM) marked a significant milestone in its
modernisation journey with the inauguration of two advanced locomotives
in Maputo. This event, held during the first Coordinating Council of the
Ministry of Transport and Logistics, signals the arrival of the ini… read more
This
September, as South Africa marks Tourism
Month, a significant spotlight falls on the remarkable
strides made at Mabula Private Game
Reserve, where Extraordinary Resorts Management is
nurturing the next wave of safari talent. The success of Mabula’s
trainee guides signals not only personal triump… read more
In a
proactive move to safeguard both wildlife and guests,
South African National Parks (SANParks) has
instituted a temporary closure of the renowned
Matekenyane Lookout Point within the
southern reaches of Kruger National Park.
This decision follows the confirmed presence of a lione… read more
Pemba Airport Set for Major Upgrade as Zanzibar Hands Over Site to Contractor
Anthrax Cases in Kruger: SANParks Reassures Visitors, Outbreak Poses Minimal Risk
Air Austral Plans to Retire Airbus A220 Fleet, Eyes New Aircraft for Regional Stability
Namibia Expands Visa on Arrival Scheme: 36 More Destinations Now Eligible, Digital Push Intensifies
KLM Boosts Amsterdam–Cape Town Service with More Flights and Enhanced Comfort for 2025/26 Season
Uganda Airlines Sets Sights on A320 Expansion and Strategic Advisory Partnership
Ongoing Salary Delays at Air Botswana Reflect Deeper Financial and Management Turmoil
Maputo Unveils New Locomotives, Boosting Regional Rail Connections and Modernisation
New Generation of Safari Guides Elevates South Africa’s Wildlife Experiences at Mabula
