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Overland
travellers exploring the rugged beauty of southern Africa have reason
to celebrate. The Sendelingsdrift Pontoon, a
vital cross-border link between South Africa and Namibia, is scheduled
to reopen on 1 September 2026. The
announcement is welcome news for tour operators and self-drive
enthusia… read more
Qatar
Airways has once again pushed the boundaries of in-flight connectivity,
becoming the first airline in the world to operate
Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. In parallel,
the Doha-based carrier has completed the rollout of Starlink across its
Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in just seven months, bringing t… read more
Ghana
has taken a decisive step towards easing the cost of flying in West
Africa. On 20 August 2026, Transport
Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe inaugurated a
national committee tasked with implementing an ECOWAS regional policy
aimed at cutting aviation taxes and charges. The move signals a serious
inten… read more
A
newly released internal audit at Uganda
Airlines has cast fresh scrutiny on the national
carrier's procurement practices, revealing significant irregularities in
how contracts for branding and image-related services were handled. The
findings point to a 42 percent cost
overrun on marketing services… read more
A
fresh controversy is unfolding around Nigeria's Arik
Air, as shareholders of the once-dominant carrier demand
urgent explanations regarding the ongoing dismantling of a
Boeing 737-700 at Murtala Muhammed
International Airport in Lagos. The shareholders are openly questioning
the legal authority und… read more
A
fresh partnership between the Seychelles Tourism
Board and Kenya Airways is
set to reshape how North American travellers experience Africa, with a
joint campaign designed to promote twin-centre holidays that combine
Kenya's world-famous safaris with the pristine beaches and unique
biodiversity of t… read more
Nigeria
is stepping firmly into a new era of climate resilience and disaster
preparedness as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency
(NiMet) convenes a powerful line-up of government
agencies and development partners in the run-up to the official launch
of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All)
Initiative. F… read more
Visitors
planning a coastal break along South Africa's warm Indian Ocean
shoreline can look forward to a smooth experience. According to the
eThekwini Municipality's most recent
water-quality update, dated 19 August 2026,
all 23 officially designated bathing beaches in Durban are open to
swimmers, wi… read more
A
landmark moment for African aviation is on the horizon as
TAAG Angola Airlines prepares to launch a
brand-new Luanda–Dakar–Praia service on 31
October, establishing a long-awaited direct air link between Angola and
Cape Verde while significantly expanding the carrier's footprint across
West Africa.… read more
Botswana
is stepping firmly onto the sustainability stage with plans to phase
out single-use plastic bags, a move that
carries meaningful implications for the country's tourism sector and for
the broader African travel industry. The government has confirmed that a
gradual implementation process is now underway, with th… read more
Sendelingsdrift Pontoon Set to Reopen on 1 September, Reviving Key SA-Namibia Crossing
Qatar Airways Becomes First to Fly Starlink-Equipped Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners Worldwide
Ghana Sets Up National Committee to Slash Aviation Taxes Under ECOWAS Reform Push
Uganda Airlines Audit Uncovers \$430,000 in Marketing Contract Irregularities
Arik Air Shareholders Challenge Boeing 737 Dismantling at Lagos Airport Amid Debt Row
Kenya Airways and Seychelles Team Up to Sell Safari-and-Islands Combos in North America
Nigeria Rallies Top Agencies to Launch Early Warnings for All Initiative by 2027
All 23 Durban Beaches Cleared for Swimming as Water Quality Holds Steady
TAAG Angola Launches Historic Luanda–Dakar–Praia Route to Deepen West Africa Ties
Botswana Charts Gradual Farewell to Single-Use Plastic Bags in Green Tourism Push
