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Fastjet Zimbabwe announced a significant increase in flight capacity on the Harare to Johannesburg route for the busy December 2024 travel period, according to a tip received by the editor. The airline planned to operate three Airbus A320 rotations between the two cities during … read more
South African Airways (SAA) has initiated legal action against Kenya Airways to recover approximately \$1 million in unpaid funds. The dispute centres on alleged breaches of code-share and revenue-sharing agreements between the two national carriers. SAA claims that Kenya Airway… read more
Solenta Aviation Mozambique has launched its first scheduled domestic flights under its own brand, starting 3x weekly Maputo–Vilanculos services from 6 November 2026. The new flights began just as the Mozambique Tourism Summit 2026 opened in Vilanculos, a key to… read more
Enugu Air has officially opened ticket sales for its new direct Lagos–London Gatwick flights, with the inaugural service set for 10 December 2026. The airline, in partnership with Omni Blu, will operate the route four times weekly using previously unassigned … read more
FlyNamibia has resumed its scheduled flights between Windhoek (Eros Airport, ERS) and Lüderitz (LUD), restoring a direct air connection between the Namibian capital and the coastal town in the south of the country. The service, which restarted on 10 November 2026, is operated in partnership with… read more
United Nigeria Airlines has signed a new partnership with the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) to raise funds for cancer awareness, early detection, diagnosis and treatment across Nigeria. The initiative, launched in Lagos after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both organisations, allows… read more
The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has suspended all passenger and freight train services between Mbeya and Makambako until at least 1 December 2026, following a serious freight train accident on 4 November 2026. The accident, which occurred on the … read more
African tourism businesses will have a dedicated platform to meet buyers across the Americas for the first time at the inaugural edition of ITB Americas, opening in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 10 to 12 November 2026. On Show Solutions, the exhibition management company behind the Africa Showcase b… read more
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has signed a grant agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) to prepare a major urban mobility and development programme for Greater Abidjan. The agreement, signed on 30 October 2026, provides SDR 2.21 million in funding for s… read more
Tintswalo Boulders has relaunched with revamped design and interiors and
the introduction of its new ‘coastal club’ concept - a destination-led approach
to position the 9-suite boutique hotel as a home-base for a longer, and more
immersive coastal stay on False Bay. The coastal club concept includes half
board and encourages longer stays, in… read more
Fastjet Zimbabwe added three Airbus A320 rotations on Harare–Johannesburg route for December 2024
South African Airways sues Kenya Airways for $1 million over code-share revenue dispute
Solenta Aviation Mozambique starts Maputo–Vilanculos flights as Fastjet franchise plans remain uncl
Enugu Air opens Lagos–London Gatwick sales with economy fares from N1.2 million
FlyNamibia resumes Windhoek–Lüderitz flights, restoring direct link for southern Namibia
United Nigeria Airlines and Nigerian Cancer Society launch passenger donation drive for cancer care
TAZARA suspends Mbeya–Makambako rail services after fatal accident, cross-border trains interrupted
On Show Solutions brings Africa Showcase Pavilion to inaugural ITB Americas in Guadalajara
Abidjan launches studies for light rail, BRT and urban mobility with IDA grant to 2028
Tintswalo Boulders launches its new Coastal Club concept on False Bay
