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A
fascinating pattern is emerging in the skies between Africa and the
United Kingdom, and it raises pressing questions for the continent's
aviation and tourism industries. With Air
Zimbabwe officially returning to London
Gatwick (LGW) from 22 July 2026 after a 14-year absence,
the airport's roster of… read more
Africa's
aviation landscape has just witnessed a remarkable comeback.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
(LOS) in Lagos has officially reclaimed its place among
the continent's ten busiest airports, and it has done so with a growth
performance that has outpaced every other major hub in Africa. For
Nigeria, and in… read more
Intra-African aviation has taken
another meaningful stride forward as Air Côte
d'Ivoire officially restores its long-awaited service
between Abidjan and Johannesburg via Lagos.
The reinstated route, which commenced on 14 July 2026 with a
twice-weekly frequency, marks a major comeback for the Ivorian fl… read more
The
way travellers pay for flights is entering a new digital era, and
Emirates has just taken a bold step into
the future. The Dubai-based carrier has officially rolled out
Crypto.com Pay as a checkout option on its
website and mobile application, giving qualifying customers a fresh way
to settle the… read more
Southern
Africa's tourism map is quietly being redrawn as Namibia
intensifies its outreach to Botswana, launching a series
of high-level engagements in Gaborone aimed at unlocking new tourism,
trade and investment opportunities. Led by the Namibia
Tourism Board (NTB), in partnership with the Namibian
… read more
Tanzania
has laid down an ambitious marker for its tourism future, with the
government calling on private-sector partners and industry players to
help attract eight million international visitors by
2030. The call, made in Dodoma, forms a central pillar of
the country's long-term economic transformation strategy and co… read more
South
Africa's leading low-cost carrier is once again reinforcing its
position at the top of the country's domestic aviation market.
FlySafair has taken delivery of a new
Boeing 737-800, expanding its entirely
Boeing-powered fleet to 41 aircraft. The
move underscores the Johannesburg… read more
Nigeria's domestic aviation
sector is once again under the spotlight, as NG
Eagle has announced the temporary suspension of its
commercial flight operations. The Lagos-based carrier's decision to
pause services underlines the mounting operational and financial
pressures facing several of the country's domestic operator… read more
Malawi's
relationship with the United States has suffered another significant
setback, with Washington announcing the suspension of
routine visa processing at its embassy in Lilongwe. From 1
August 2026, Malawians seeking non-immigrant visas will be required to
travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to book appointments, pay their … read more
Few
natural spectacles on the African continent rival the transformation
that unfolds each spring along South Africa's west coast. For a brief
window between late July and early October, vast stretches of what
appears to be dry, barren terrain erupt into carpets of
orange, yellow, pink, purple and white
wildflowers, … read more
Why African Airlines Keep Crowding London Gatwick While Bigger UK Markets Stay Untapped
Lagos Airport Roars Back into Africa's Top 10 with Continent's Fastest Growth Rate
Air Côte d'Ivoire Reconnects West and Southern Africa with New Abidjan–Lagos–Johannesburg Route
Emirates Goes Crypto: UAE Flyers Can Now Book Flights Using Crypto.com Pay
Namibia and Botswana Deepen Tourism Ties in Gaborone Push for Cross-Border Travel Growth
Tanzania Sets Bold 8 Million Tourist Target by 2030, Rallies Industry for Vision 2050 Push
FlySafair Grows All-Boeing Fleet to 41 Aircraft as Ownership Questions Await Resolution
NG Eagle Grounds Domestic Operations Amid Regulator Debts and Fleet Legal Dispute
US Suspends Routine Visa Services in Malawi, Forcing Applicants to Travel to Nairobi
South Africa's 2026 Wildflower Season Bursts Open: Where to Send Clients This Spring
