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Air
Congo is preparing to make a bold entry into the long-haul aviation
market, with plans to launch direct services between
Kinshasa and Brussels through an innovative
ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) arrangement with
Ethiopian Airlines. The development
promises to reshape con… read more
A
rising name in Nigeria's hospitality sector, The Jagz
Hotel, headquartered in Ibadan, has announced bold plans
to extend its footprint across the African continent. The group is
leveraging the opportunities created by the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a central pillar
of its long-… read more
South African President
Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly endorsed his
administration's decision to grant Kenyan citizens visa-free access to
South Africa, describing it as one of the most successful policy moves
of his presidency. Speaking during a high-profile State Visit hosted in
Pretoria on 4 June 2026, the President wel… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines is once again raising the bar for African
aviation connectivity, this time by deepening its footprint in
Mozambique through the integration of
Nacala, a strategic economic and maritime
gateway, into its expanding regional network. The development represents
a signi… read more
South
Africa is once again capturing the spotlight on the global luxury
cruise circuit, with Viking opening
bookings for an ambitious new 142-day world voyage that places
Cape Town and the country's renowned safari
destinations at the heart of the journey. The new sailing aboard
Viking Vesta… read more
Travellers
and tourism operators planning visits to South Africa's national parks
this winter are being urged to brace for substantial disruption, as
severe weather continues to batter sections of the Western
Cape and Eastern Cape. Following an Orange
Level 8 severe weather warning issued by the South … read more
A
deepening aviation fuel emergency is
reshaping the operational landscape for domestic carriers in Africa's
most populous nation. Persistent shortages of Jet A1 combined with
extraordinary price escalations have compelled Nigerian airlines to
fundamentally reconsider their fleet deployment strategies, with many
now … read more
The
Belgian national carrier has strengthened
its foothold in East Africa with the introduction of nonstop services
linking Brussels to one of Tanzania's most celebrated gateways. The
inaugural flight touched down at Kilimanjaro International
Airport on June 3, 2026, establishing a direct corridor
be… read more
In
a landmark moment for African wildlife conservation,
critically endangered black rhinos have
returned to Zimbabwe's Matusadona National
Park for the first time in over thirty years. The
reintroduction marks one of the country's most significant conservation
achievements in recent memory and signal… read more
Cape
Town is poised to take centre stage in Azamara
Cruises' ambitious 2028 deployment, with South Africa
featuring prominently in the line's flagship 175-night
world cruise as well as a portfolio of extended regional
voyages built around immersive, destination-rich experiences. The
development marks… read more
Air Congo Set to Launch Kinshasa–Brussels Route via Ethiopian Airlines ACMI Partnership
The Jagz Hotel charts pan-African expansion path, banks on AfCFTA momentum to drive growth
Visa-Free Travel for Kenyans Hailed as Game-Changer for South Africa's Tourism and Trade
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Southern Africa Reach with New Direct Route to Nacala
Cape Town and Kruger Take Centre Stage in Viking's New 142-Day World Voyage for 2028
Severe Winter Weather Forces Sweeping Closures Across South Africa's National Parks
Nigerian Airlines Ground Large Jets as Fuel Crisis Forces Operational Overhaul
Brussels Airlines Adds Kilimanjaro to Growing East African Network
Black Rhinos Make Historic Return to Zimbabwe's Matusadona After Three Decades
Cape Town Anchors Azamara's 175-Night 2028 World Cruise as Africa Gains Luxury Spotlight
