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One
of South Africa's most spectacular natural spectacles is officially
back. The 2026 wildflower season at West Coast National
Park is now underway, offering African travel
professionals a fresh opportunity to package one of the country's most
iconic seasonal experiences. The park's famous Postberg
section o… read more
Ghanaian
carrier Africa World Airlines (AWA) is
poised to fundamentally transform its operational scale with the
acquisition of its first Embraer E190 regional
jet. The milestone marks a decisive shift in the
airline's capacity strategy, moving away from its long-standing reliance
on smaller ERJ145 a… read more
A significant new chapter in
African aviation cooperation has just been written, with
Egypt and Chad signing a memorandum of
understanding to substantially expand bilateral air
connectivity. The agreement, finalised on 6 August in N'Djamena during
the fourth session of the Egyptian-Chadian Joint Committee, promises a
… read more
Namibia's
long-awaited return to the skies with a national carrier has taken a
decisive step forward. The state-backed Namibia
Air has officially received its Air Service Licences
following formal approval by the country's Transportation Commission,
paving the way for the airline to move into the next phase of
certif… read more
Visitors
and tour operators planning trips to South Africa's iconic
Karoo National Park between 11 and around
25 August 2026 should take note of an important operational update.
South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that its Game
Capture team will be conducting wildlife capture activities within the
p… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is once again at a crossroads, as the
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has
formally called on the National Assembly to scrap the long-standing five
per cent Ticket, Charter and Cargo Sales Charge (TSC) and replace it
with a flat-fee model similar to the Passenger Service Charge collected
b… read more
As
southern Africa steps into spring, Victoria
Falls enters one of its most rewarding periods for
international visitors. September offers a rare combination of warm
sunny days, comfortable evenings, superb wildlife viewing and an almost
complete menu of adventure activities. For sub-Saharan Africa's travel
trade, th… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's flag-bearing private carrier,
FlyCAA (Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation),
has returned its Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft to active duty after
a ten-month stay in South Africa for maintenance and technical work.
The jet has now been ferried back to Kinshasa, restoring much-needed
c… read more
The
global business events calendar is set for one of its biggest
highlights of the year as IBTM World 2026,
part of RX Global, returns to Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 17 to 19
November 2026. For sub-Saharan Africa's MICE professionals, event
planners, corporate travel managers and destination marketing companies,
… read more
Travellers
planning a safari to South Africa's remote and dramatic
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during August
or early September 2026 should take note of a small but important
operational update. South African National Parks (SANParks) has
confirmed a series of temporary maintenance closures affecting two of
the park… read more
South Africa's West Coast Bursts into Bloom as 2026 Wildflower Season Opens New Doors
Africa World Airlines Ushers in New Era with First Embraer E190 in Bold Fleet Overhaul
Egypt and Chad Seal Landmark Aviation Deal, Doubling Passenger Capacity Between Cairo and N'Djamena
Namibia Air Cleared for Takeoff as New National Carrier Targets December Launch
Karoo National Park Stays Open as SANParks Game Capture Operations Begin in August
Nigerian Carriers Push for Overhaul of 5% Ticket Levy as Fuel Costs Cripple Operations
Why September Delivers the Perfect Balance of Falls, Safari and Adventure at Victoria Falls
FlyCAA Brings Airbus A330-300 Back Into Service, Boosting DRC's Regional Aviation Ambitions
IBTM World 2026 Returns to Barcelona with Bigger Tech Showcase and AI-Driven Innovations
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Announces Temporary Camp and Pool Closures for August Upgrades
