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South
African National Parks (SANParks) has shared a detailed
new timeline for the phased restoration of flood-damaged facilities
across Kruger National Park, giving travel
professionals much-needed clarity for safari planning in the months
ahead. The update, released on 19 February
2026… read more
When the doors of the
Cape Town International Convention Centre
open this April, the message will be impossible to miss.
World Travel Market Africa 2026, running
from 13 to 15 April, has placed responsible
tourism not just on its agenda but at the very core of everything it
plans to … read more
A
fresh chapter in Malawian aviation is
taking shape. Khama Airlines, a privately
owned start-up based in Lilongwe, has
officially begun the certification process with the Malawi
Civil Aviation Authority, bringing it one step closer to
launching scheduled domestic se… read more
A
significant development is taking shape in Southern African aviation.
Mozambique's government has entered into
discussions with Ethiopian Airlines, the
continent's largest and most successful carrier, to support the
long-running effort to restructure and modernise the national airline,
Linh… read more
Good
news is coming out of Kampala for those
who work closely with government and official delegations moving between
Africa and the Middle East. Uganda's Ministry of Internal
Affairs has confirmed fresh visa-free agreements with
both Egypt and the United
Arab Emirates… read more
Kenya's
State Department for Transport is making meaningful
progress towards launching a unified digital payment platform that could
reshape how millions of commuters pay for public transport across the
country's busiest cities. The initiative, known as the
Integrated Automated Fare Collection System
(IAFCS)… read more
Right
now, as you read this, Johannesburg is buzzing with
activity as the city plays host to one of the most
important gatherings on the African tourism calendar. The
2026 edition of Meetings Africa is underway
at the Sandton Convention Centre, running
from 23 to 25 February, and thi… read more
Oman's
low-cost carrier SalamAir has confirmed it will launch
the first ever direct air service between Muscat and
Mogadishu, with flights scheduled to begin on
3 September 2026.
The new route will operate twice weekly
and represents a landmark moment for connect… read more
What
started years ago as thoughtfully packaged Christmas holiday
experiences has grown into one of Africa's most talked-about tourism
phenomena. Detty December, the festive
season celebration that draws thousands of visitors to
Lagos and other Nigerian cities each year,
is now firmly on the global t… read more
In
the race to attract more international visitors, having beautiful
landscapes and rich culture is not enough. How a traveller feels from
the moment they send their first enquiry until they are dropped off at
the airport matters just as much — if not more. This was the central
message at a dedicated training session organised by the
… read more
Kruger National Park Recovery Update: Key Camps and Roads Reopening Through 2026
WTM Africa 2026 Puts Responsible Tourism at the Heart of Cape Town's April Showcase
Malawi's Khama Airlines Moves Closer to Domestic Flight Launch With Certification Push
Mozambique Turns to Ethiopian Airlines Know-How to Breathe New Life Into LAM
Uganda Opens Visa-Free Access With Egypt and UAE for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Kenya Moves Closer to Cashless Public Transport With New Digital Fare System
Celebrating 20 Years Meetings Africa Marks 20 Years of Connecting the Continent
SalamAir Set to Open First Ever Nonstop Link Between Oman and Mogadishu
Nigeria's Detty December Faces Growing Pains as Hotel Prices and Traffic Bite
Ghana's Tour Operators Sharpen Customer Service Skills to Boost Destination Appeal
