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Kenya's
travel industry is standing at one of the most defining moments in its
modern history. Across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and beyond, agencies are
evolving faster than ever, yet the pressure on their business models
has never been more intense. From the rapid rise of artificial
intelligence to tighter regulatory scrutiny, shrinkin… read more
In
a move being widely welcomed across the continent's travel industry,
South Africa has officially reaffirmed its
visa-free entry policy for citizens of 22 African
countries, offering a significant boost to regional
tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange. For eligible passport
holders, this… read more
For
nearly thirty years, Sierra Leone's global image was largely defined by
memories of conflict rather than promise. That narrative is now being
rewritten, and the country is stepping forward with fresh ambition, bold
investment and a clear determination to establish itself as a serious
contender in Africa's tourism and busine… read more
The
long-anticipated revitalisation of the TAZARA
Railway has moved from paperwork to physical reality,
with construction officially beginning on two landmark facilities in Dar
es Salaam. The new Training Centre and Operations Control
Centre represent the first tangible milestones of a
sweeping moder… read more
A growing financial storm is
brewing over Uganda's aviation sector, with revelations that the
government and national carrier Uganda
Airlines jointly owe the Uganda Civil
Aviation Authority (UCAA) more than 233 billion Ugandan
shillings, equivalent to roughly 63 million US dollars
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Nigeria's aviation sector
stands at a defining crossroads, and one of its most respected voices
has made his position unmistakably clear. Dr. Richard
Aisuebeogun, former Managing Director of the Federal
Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has boldly declared that airport
concession is no longer a matter of choice but… read more
Visitors
preparing to explore South Africa's world-renowned Kruger
National Park in the coming days and weeks can breathe
easy. Despite a fire that damaged a maintenance warehouse in the
Skukuza area on the evening of Saturday, 18
July 2026, there is no indication that guest experiences or scheduled
… read more
Ghana's
Ministry of Transport has firmly defended the recent
acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons by the Ghana
Railway Development Authority (GRDA), following queries raised by the
NPP Minority Transport Committee. The ministry has stressed that the
operational suitability of railway rolling stoc… read more
South
Africa's domestic aviation landscape is set to gain a valuable new
lifeline as regional carrier CemAir
prepares to resume scheduled services between Johannesburg
and Richards Bay from 1 November 2026. The announcement
has been warmly received across the travel trade, offering both leisure
and b… read more
Berlin
has taken a bold leap forward in urban mobility with the launch of its
brand-new Urbanliner tram, a striking
50-metre-long vehicle that officially began commercial service on
Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Manufactured by
Alstom for the city's public transport
operator BVG, this nex… read more
Kenya's Travel Sector at a Crossroads: AI, Regulation and Margins Reshape the Next Decade
South Africa Reaffirms Visa-Free Access for 22 African Nations, Boosting Regional Mobility
Sierra Leone Unveils Landmark Conference Centre, Stakes Its Claim in West Africa's MICE Race
TAZARA Breaks Ground on Training Hub and Control Centre in US\$1.4 Billion Rail Overhaul
Uganda Airlines and Government Owe \$63 Million to Civil Aviation Authority, Debt Sparks Concern
Nigeria's Airport Concession Push Gains Momentum as Ex-FAAN Boss Calls Privatisation "Inevitable"
Skukuza Warehouse Fire in Kruger National Park: Tourism Operations Continue Uninterrupted
Ghana Bolsters Freight Rail Capacity with UK Locomotives to Power Tema-Mpakadan Corridor Growth
CemAir Reopens Johannesburg–Richards Bay Route, Unlocking Zululand's Safari and Beach Appeal
Berlin Debuts 50-Metre Urbanliner Tram: A Mobility Milestone with Lessons for Africa
