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one of the most anticipated comebacks in African aviation,
Air Zimbabwe is preparing to restore its
long-suspended direct service between Harare and London
Gatwick, ending a fourteen-year absence from the United
Kingdom market. The national carrier has finalised an ACMI
(Aircraft, Crew, Ma… read more
In a
strategic move designed to safeguard the interests of attendees,
exhibitors and partners, SNG Events has
officially rescheduled the highly anticipated Africa
TravelTech Summit & Expo (ATTSE) from its original
dates of 17–18 September to 8–9 October
2026. The flagship event w… read more
Rwanda's
business events industry is charting a confident course towards
becoming one of Africa's most influential meetings destinations, with
the Rwanda Convention Bureau outlining bold ambitions at IMEX Frankfurt
2026. Speaking on the sidelines of the global trade show, the bureau's
Chief Executive Officer, Janet Karemera… read more
One
of South Africa's most cherished heritage rail
journeys is edging closer to its long-awaited return,
with project leaders now setting a clear target for passengers to once
again board the legendary Outeniqua Choo Tjoe. The first revived
stretch, running between Knysna and
Sedgefield, is expected … read more
Nigeria
has firmly established itself as the standout performer in Africa's
aviation landscape, recording the fastest domestic seat
capacity growth on the continent in June 2026. According
to fresh data released by the global aviation analytics firm
OAG, Nigerian airlines posted a remarkable
… read more
Tanzania has set its sights on
becoming a leading African destination for Russian travellers, unveiling
an ambitious strategy to attract at least one percent of
Russia's 13.4 million outbound tourists over the next
decade. The plan, equivalent to roughly 134,000 Russian
visitors annually, marks a decis… read more
Nigeria's aviation industry
continues to demonstrate the power of camaraderie and mutual respect,
with United Nigeria Airlines publicly
congratulating Ibom Air on the carrier's
seventh anniversary. The warm gesture, conveyed through an official
goodwill message, celebrates Ibom Air's remarkable journey… read more
Africa has firmly positioned itself as
one of the world's strongest performing tourism regions during the first
quarter of 2026, recording a 4% rise in international
arrivals despite mounting global uncertainty. According
to the latest World Tourism Barometer released by UN Tourism, the
continent shared this top-tier p… read more
July
stands out as one of the finest months to visit the legendary
Victoria Falls, the world's largest sheet
of falling water that majestically straddles the border between Zimbabwe
and Zambia. As Southern Africa enters the heart of its dry winter
season, July delivers a remarkable combination of comfortable weather,
… read more
Africa's
aviation conversation took a sharp and timely turn at the
2026 KATA AGM & Convention, where
Jambojet CEO Karanja Ndegwa issued a
powerful reminder that affordable air travel is no longer a luxury but a
necessity for unlocking growth across the continent. Addressing
delegates at the high-… read more
Air Zimbabwe Returns to London After 14 Years with Strategic Plus Ultra Aircraft Lease
Africa TravelTech Summit Shifts to October 2026 in Maputo to Avoid Calendar Clash
Rwanda Targets \$224 Million MICE Revenue by 2029 as Kigali Cements Pan-African Leadership
Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Steams Closer to 2027 Comeback Along South Africa's Garden Route
Nigeria Tops Africa's Aviation Growth Charts with 21.7% Domestic Seat Capacity Surge
Tanzania Targets 134,000 Russian Tourists Annually with New Air Links and Bold Marketing Push
United Nigeria Airlines Salutes Ibom Air on Seventh Anniversary, Hails Resilience in Aviation
Africa Records 4% Tourism Growth in Q1 2026 as Continent Emerges Among Global Front-Runners
Why July is the Perfect Month to Experience Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia
Jambojet CEO Calls for Stronger Low-Cost Aviation Push to Unlock Africa's Travel Potential
