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Southern
Africa's regional aviation scene continues to evolve rapidly, and
Zambia's leading scheduled carrier Proflight
Zambia is making one of the most significant fleet moves
of the year. The Lusaka-based airline has signed a letter
of intent to acquire three BAe Jetstream 41 turboprops
previously … read more
Spain
has officially confirmed its 2026 visa
policy, opening the door for citizens of eight African
nations to enter the country without the traditional Schengen visa
hurdle. Under the updated framework, holders of ordinary passports from
Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mauritius,
Seychelles, Cape Verde… read more
Tanzania has firmly cemented its
position as one of Africa's most powerful tourism economies, with the
sector generating a record 4.41 billion US dollars in
2025, equivalent to roughly 11.598 trillion Tanzanian
shillings. The latest figures, drawn from the International Visitors'
Exit Survey (IVES) 2025, reveal a count… read more
Air
connectivity between Europe and Southern Africa is set to receive a
significant boost as Discover Airlines expands its
long-haul programme from Munich Airport to the Namibian
capital, Windhoek. Effective April 2027, the Lufthansa Group leisure
carrier will operate five weekly year-round flights on the route, a
no… read more
For African travel
professionals crafting premium safari itineraries for their clients, few
months on the calendar match the sheer magic of August in
Botswana's Okavango Delta. This is the moment when the
annual floodwaters, which have travelled slowly all the way from the
Angolan highlands, spread deep into the heart … read more
August
marks the very heart of the dry season across much of
Southern Africa, and it also happens to be one of the
busiest months in the region's tourism calendar. Cooler temperatures,
sparse vegetation, and outstanding wildlife viewing draw thousands of
international visitors to the continent's most celebrated safari … read more
A major regulatory shift has
taken hold at every South African border crossing, and travel
professionals across the continent need to bring their clients up to
speed without delay. As of 1 July 2026, the
South African Revenue Service (SARS) now
requires all passengers travelling to and from South Afric… read more
As
the Southern African winter deepens, Victoria
Falls reveals a completely different personality from the
thundering, mist-shrouded spectacle seen earlier in the year. August
has become one of the most rewarding months to send clients to this
iconic natural wonder straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia,
o… read more
Zimbabwe's
aviation sector has posted another strong year of growth, with total
air passenger traffic climbing past the 2.5 million mark
in 2025. According to the latest annual report from the
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
(CAAZ), national passenger numbers rose by
10 per cent year-on-… read more
A significant new chapter in
intercontinental aviation has officially opened, with
LATAM Airlines today launching its
brand-new nonstop service between Cape Town and São
Paulo. The route, operated with three weekly frequencies
on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft configured with 30 Business
Class and 2… read more
Proflight Zambia to grow Jetstream 41 fleet to nine with ex-Eastern Airways aircraft purchase
Spain unlocks visa-free access for eight African nations in landmark 2026 entry policy
Tanzania tourism hits record \$4.41 billion in 2025 as high-value visitors drive earnings surge
Discover Airlines Doubles Down on Namibia: Munich–Windhoek Route Jumps to 5 Weekly Flights
Southern Africa's August Safari Boom Comes with Hidden Malaria Risk Every Traveller Must Know
South Africa's Mandatory Online Traveller Declaration Now in Force, Reshaping Border Procedures
Victoria Falls in August: Why Dry Season Delivers Africa's Ultimate Adventure Window
LATAM launches historic Cape Town–São Paulo nonstop route, opening new Africa–Latin America gateway
