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A growing storm continues to
swirl around Air Mauritius as the airline's
retirees press forward with their demand for an independent
investigation into the forced buyout of their shares and the transfer of
their pension fund to a state insurer. The dispute, which traces its
roots back to the airline's 2020 coll… read more
South
African regional carrier Airlink has
confirmed a major addition to its growing route map, announcing the
launch of twice-weekly direct flights between Cape Town
and Mauritius. The new service takes off on
2 October 2026 and represents the airline's
first-ever connection between… read more
The
beautiful island of Rodrigues, a jewel of
the Indian Ocean located east of Mauritius, is preparing to write a
fresh chapter in its sporting and tourism story. From 2 to
5 July 2026, the island will host the inaugural edition
of the Rodrigues Kite Festival, a brand-new
event set a… read more
The
government of Mauritius has firmly shut down
speculation surrounding any potential sale or strategic
partnership involving its national carrier, Air Mauritius. In a
parliamentary session this week, Prime Minister Navin
Ramgoolam addressed questions raised by members of the
opposition, making clea… read more
Mauritius
has secured a significant boost to its continental connectivity with
the announcement that Ethiopian Airlines
will commence direct services to the Indian Ocean island nation next
month. Africa's largest carrier confirmed that thrice-weekly flights
between Addis Ababa and Port Louis will begin… read more
South
Africa's travel and hospitality sector has reached a significant
milestone, emerging as one of the nation's most powerful engines for
economic development and employment
creation. According to the latest figures presented
during the national Budget Vote address in Cape Town, the industry now
directly employs cl… read more
The
third edition of the Seychelles Nature
Trail has concluded successfully on Mahé Island, drawing
athletes from across the globe and reinforcing the archipelago's growing
reputation as a destination where adventure tourism and natural beauty
converge. The event, which took place on 16 May 2026, welcomed
151… read more
The
Indian Ocean carrier serving as Mauritius's national airline is
actively shaping its fleet strategy for the coming decade, with
evaluations underway for new narrowbody aircraft alongside
confirmed widebody deliveries. This development signals
the airline's ambitions to strengthen connectivity on key regional
rout… read more
Fresh
intelligence from the African Travel and Tourism
Association paints an encouraging picture for the
continent's aviation landscape during the early peak season months of
May and June 2026. Despite ongoing international disruption linked to
conflict in the Middle East, African destinations continue to attract
gro… read more
Madagascar
has reached a significant milestone in its aviation infrastructure
development with the official inauguration of the
renovated domestic terminal at Ivato International
Airport in the capital city of Antananarivo. The ceremony
marks the completion of extensive modernisation works that promise to
transform t… read more
Air Mauritius Retirees Demand Independent Probe into Forced Share Buyout and Pension Fund Transfer
Airlink Unlocks New Cape Town–Mauritius Link with E195-E2 Flagship from October 2026
Rodrigues Launches New Kite Festival in July 2026 to Become Indian Ocean Wind Sports Hub
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Mauritius Route, Unlocking Vast African Network for Island Nation
South Africa's Tourism Boom: Record Arrivals and Nearly One Million Jobs Signal Growth
Seychelles Nature Trail Strengthens Indian Ocean's Sport Tourism Appeal
African Aviation Outperforms Global Markets Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Madagascar Unveils Modernised Domestic Terminal at Ivato Airport in Antananarivo
