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Travellers
planning to visit Malawi in 2026 should be
aware of significant economic and policy changes that will impact their
travel budgets and payment methods. Alongside the country’s new
reciprocal visa policy, Malawi has implemented a VAT
increase to 17.5% and introduced a requirement for
foreign… read more
Congratulations
to Airlink on the successful inauguration of its new direct flight
service between Johannesburg and Nacala, Mozambique. This development
represents a significant milestone for the Nacala
Corridor, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic
growth across Southern Africa.
Nacala, Mozambiqu… read more
Stakeholders
from government, logistics, and the private sector came together on 28
January 2026 for a high-level webinar titled “Strengthening the Global
Supply Chain through Nacala Corridor.” The discussions reaffirmed
Zambia’s dedication to advancing the Nacala Development
Corridor (NDC) as a vital tool for boosting… read more
As
March unfolds, it marks a pivotal period in the peak
malaria season across Southern Africa. Warm temperatures,
late-summer rainfall, and lingering floodwaters create ideal conditions
for mosquito breeding, making malaria awareness and prevention
essential for safari enthusiasts, road trippers, and regional explorers… read more
President
Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed seasoned corporate executive
Simon Itaye as the new Minister of
Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, in a strategic cabinet
reshuffle aimed at advancing Malawi’s economic transformation agenda.
This move places one of Malawi’s most accomplished private-sec… read more
Travellers
planning to visit Southern Africa between February and June 2026 should
anticipate a wetter-than-usual late summer and early autumn, according
to the latest Southern African Development Community
(SADC) climate outlook. The forecast, released by
SARCOF-32, predicts normal to above-average
rainfall… read more
A
major shift in Malawi’s visa and entry
requirements is now in effect for 2026 and beyond, with
the government having implemented a reciprocal visa
policy supported by a new electronic visa (eVisa)
platform. This change, officially gazetted by Minister of Homeland
Security Peter Mukhito on 2 January… read more
Ugandans seeking to visit the United States for business or
tourism will soon face a significant new hurdle: a
refundable visa bond requirement ranging
from Shs18 million to Shs54 million. This
policy, announced by the US Department of State, is set to take effect
on January 21, 2026, … read more
As
the heart of the Southern African summer unfolds,
February stands out as a critical month for malaria
awareness across the region. The combination of
warm temperatures and widespread rainfall
creates the perfect storm for mosquito breeding, significantly
increasing the risk of malaria transmission… read more
Zimbabweans
planning to visit the United States in the
coming year will encounter new hurdles after US President Donald Trump
expanded the country’s controversial travel ban, adding Zimbabwe and
several other African nations to a list of countries subject to tighter
entry controls. The White House announced that these … read more
Malawi Introduces VAT Increase and Foreign Currency Rule for Tourism in 2026
Airlink’s Johannesburg–Nacala Route Marks a Major Boost for Regional Connectivity and Trade
Nacala Development Corridor Drives Regional Trade and Connectivity
Southern Africa Prepares for Wetter Late Summer and Early Autumn in 2026
US Introduces Refundable Visa Bond for Ugandan B1/B2 Applicants, Raising Entry Barriers
