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Airlink, the prominent South
African regional airline, has announced a temporary halt to its daily
service between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International
Airport (JNB) and Maseru’s Moshoeshoe I
International Airport (MSU) in Lesotho, effective from 5
November 2025. This decision, rooted… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially
transitioned the popular Afsaal Picnic Site
in Kruger National Park to a cashless payment
system, effective 1 November 2025. This move, confirmed
in a recent SANParks social media alert, is part of a broader digital
transformation aimed at improvin… read more
Proflight Zambia is set to
redefine regional tourism in Southern Africa with the launch of its new
Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route, commencing
in May 2026. This seasonal service, operating three times weekly until
the end of October, will directly connect Zambia’s iconic Victoria Falls
region with Botswa… read more
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) has joined forces with The Long Run, a global network for sustainable tourism, to champion sustainability and regenerative principles and practices across Africa’s tourism sector. The partnership marks a major step toward aligning the continent’s tourism growth with global best practice… read more
South African Airways (SAA) has
officially resumed its flights between Johannesburg and
Gaborone as of 4 November 2025, marking a pivotal moment
in the airline’s ongoing network revival and reinforcing its commitment
to regional connectivity. This twice-daily service, operated with modern
aircraft, is … read more
The Ministry of Natural Resources and
Tourism has reassured the public, visitors, and industry
stakeholders that peace and stability have
been fully restored throughout Tanzania, clearing the way for a seamless
return to normal across all tourism and economic sectors. In a
statement from the government… read more
The competitive landscape for flights between West Africa and
Europe is set to intensify as Air Sénégal
announces the launch of a new route connecting Dakar and
Brussels. Beginning on 9 December 2025, the airline will
operate three weekly services to the Belgian capital, marking a
strategic step in reb… read more
Durban is on the brink of its most ambitious cruise season yet,
with projections for the 2025/26 programme pointing to a transformative
impact on the city’s economy and its standing in the international
cruise market. Between November 2025 and June 2026, the
Port of Durban is set to welcome an
estimated 255,000… read more
Addis Ababa’s Green Legacy Initiative
(GLI) is capturing the attention of the international
community as a leading model for climate action, sustainability, and
ecological restoration. Launched in 2019, this bold national campaign
has not only transformed Ethiopia’s landscape but is also being
recognized as an inspirat… read more
In a significant stride toward regional fleet renewal,
Air Mauritius has welcomed its third
ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. This latest
addition, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Capital, strengthens the airline’s vision of modern,
flexible, and reliable service across the Indian … read more
Airlink’s Suspension of Johannesburg–Maseru Flights Raises Regional Connectivity Concerns
Kruger’s Afsaal Picnic Site Goes Fully Cashless, Enhancing Visitor Experience and Security
Proflight Zambia Launches Direct Link Between Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta, Transforming Region
ATTA® and The Long Run Partner to Advance Regenerative Tourism in Africa
SAA’s Return to Gaborone Signals New Era for Southern Africa’s Regional Air Links
Tanzania Restores Calm, Reaffirms Commitment to Safe Tourism and Uninterrupted Operations
Air Sénégal Sets Sights on Brussels, Expanding Its European Presence
Durban Gears Up for Record Cruise Season, Promising Major Economic Boost and Global Spotlight
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative Sets Benchmarks for Climate Action and Sustainable Development
New ATR 72-600 Boosts Regional Network for Air Mauritius
