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A
significant development in African business tourism unfolded this week
as Angola formalised a strategic partnership with the
International Congress and Convention Association,
signalling the Southern African nation's serious intent to capture a
larger share of the continent's growing meetings, incentives,
conferenc… read more
A regulatory investigation
into exclusive tourism arrangements in northwestern Namibia has ignited
fierce debate across the country's travel sector, raising fundamental
questions about the future of a community-based conservation model that
has operated successfully for three decades. Travel professionals with
interests in Namibian des… read more
A
strengthened commercial relationship between Ethiopian
Airlines and Visa promises to reshape how travellers
across the continent manage their payment needs, with both organisations
committing to expand co-branded card offerings designed specifically
for the aviation and tourism sectors. This development carries
mea… read more
A new chapter in Central African
aviation is unfolding as Air Congo readies
itself for its inaugural long-haul operation, with plans to connect the
Democratic Republic of Congo directly to the heart of Europe. This
ambitious move positions the young carrier as a serious contender in
intercontinental travel and opens fr… read more
The
upcoming southern hemisphere summer is set to bring enhanced air
connectivity between the United Kingdom and South
Africa, as Virgin Atlantic prepares to significantly
expand its flight operations on two of its most sought-after African
routes. This development carries substantial implications for travel
professi… read more
South
African National Parks has confirmed the temporary closure of all
gravel roads and game-viewing loops in the Main Camp and
Colchester sections of Addo Elephant National Park following persistent
heavy rainfall across the Eastern Cape region. The closures affect a
significant portion of the park's road network, as… read more
South
Africa's Airlink is actively negotiating franchise agreements with
multiple regional airlines following its strategic
withdrawal from equity ownership in Namibia's FlyNamibia. The
independent carrier, which divested its thirty percent shareholding in
the Windhoek-based airline approximately two years ago, continu… read more
Nigeria's
largest private carrier, Air Peace Limited, is actively divesting its
fleet of older Boeing 737 Classic aircraft as part of a
broader strategy to refresh its operations with more modern and
efficient equipment. Industry tracking reveals that at least one of
these aircraft has already been re-registered in Sou… read more
In
a development that signals robust ambition within the African aviation
landscape, United Nigeria Airlines is
pushing ahead with a significant fleet expansion programme. The
privately-owned Nigerian carrier, now marking its fifth year of
commercial operations, has confirmed plans to integrate its first
Boei… read more
In
welcome news for African travel professionals and their clients,
Emirates has announced the restoration of 96 per cent of
its global network, marking a significant milestone in
the airline's recovery following a challenging period of operational
disruption. The Dubai-based carrier confirmed on 4 May 2026 that
serv… read more
Angola Partners with ICCA to Position Itself as Africa's Next Major MICE Destination
Namibia's Conservancy Tourism Model Under Scrutiny as Competition Probe Sparks Industry Backlash
Ethiopian Airlines and Visa Deepen Alliance to Transform Digital Payment Experience
Air Congo Prepares Historic Kinshasa-Brussels Route as Central Africa's Aviation Ambitions Soar
Virgin Atlantic Boosts South Africa Capacity with Extra Flights for 2026/27 Peak Season
Heavy Rains Force Gravel Road Closures at Addo Elephant National Park
Airlink Pursues New Franchise Partners Across Southern Africa After FlyNamibia Exit
Air Peace Offloads Ageing Boeing 737s in Fleet Modernisation Drive
United Nigeria Airlines Accelerates Growth with Major Boeing 737-800 Fleet Expansion
Emirates Returns to Near-Full Operations with 137 Destinations Now Accessible
