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United
Nigeria Airlines is launching an innovative promotional
campaign in partnership with technology giant Samsung
Electronics, offering passengers the chance to win brand-new smartphones
while traveling between Lagos and Abuja. The initiative represents a
creative approach to customer engagement that travel professi… read more
Several
months after devastating floods disrupted large portions of the
country, Mozambique's tourism sector is demonstrating
remarkable resilience as coastal destinations reopen and
international visitors return ahead of the southern African winter
season. For travel professionals across sub-Saharan Africa,
understa… read more
Tanzania
is executing one of Africa's most ambitious railway transformation
programmes, with the Ministry of Transport allocating TSh
2.872 trillion for the 2026/27 financial year to
accelerate construction, rehabilitation and modernization across
multiple rail networks. For travel professionals operating within East
… read more
Nigeria's
meteorological authority is pursuing international collaboration to
enhance weather forecasting capabilities, with particular
emphasis on aviation safety and artificial intelligence applications.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency held strategic discussions with
Singapore's Meteorological Service during Ecosp… read more
Kenya
has set an ambitious target of attracting 300,000 tourists from
neighboring Uganda in 2026, representing a significant 27
percent increase in arrivals from its East African partner. This
bullish projection rests squarely on enhanced air connectivity between
the two nations, signaling a strategic pivot toward intr… read more
Travellers
planning coastal escapes to KwaZulu-Natal have received welcome
reassurance as the latest water quality results confirm
that the vast majority of Durban's monitored bathing beaches meet
national safety standards and remain open for swimming and surfing. The
eThekwini Municipality released updated test result… read more
One of Uganda's most historically significant traditional kingdoms has made a direct appeal for European Union support to help unlock the tourism potential of a region rich in cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and untapped visitor attractions. The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, through its Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaga, has outl… read more
In
a landmark announcement that promises to reshape cross-border travel
dynamics across the continent, the Republic of Congo has
declared that all African passport holders will enjoy visa-free entry
from January 1, 2027. This progressive move positions the
Central African nation among a growing cohort of countries acti… read more
The
semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago of
Zanzibar is taking decisive steps to ensure that the
rewards of its thriving tourism industry flow more directly into the
pockets of its residents. Government officials have outlined a
comprehensive strategy designed to address longstanding concerns about
weak enforcement … read more
In
a development that signals renewed confidence in Southern Africa's
aviation landscape, Etihad Airways has confirmed the
resumption of direct flights between Abu Dhabi and
Johannesburg. The service is set to return on
15 June 2026, re-establishing a vital
aviation link between the continent and the… read more
United Nigeria Airlines Partners with Samsung to Reward Passengers with Smartphones
Mozambique Tourism Rebounds as Coastal Destinations Welcome Visitors After Floods
Tanzania Allocates TSh 2.8 Trillion for Railways as SGR Reshapes Regional Travel
Nigeria's Weather Agency Partners With Singapore to Advance Aviation Forecasting
Kenya Targets 300,000 Ugandan Visitors as Air Connectivity Drives Regional Growth
Durban Delivers Good News as 22 Beaches Pass Water Safety Tests Ahead of Peak Season
Uganda's Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Seeks European Partnership to Develop Tourism Assets
Republic of Congo Opens Doors to All African Citizens with 2027 Visa-Free Policy
Zanzibar Strengthens Tourism Framework to Maximize Benefits for Local Communities
Etihad Airways Returns to Johannesburg, Boosting Southern Africa's Global Connectivity
