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South
African National Parks has implemented temporary
closures of several popular hiking trails at Augrabies
Falls National Park following a dramatic surge in water
levels along the Orange River. The safety-driven decision affects key
walking routes near the gorge while the rest of this spectacular
… read more
Angola's
national carrier finds itself navigating turbulent
financial waters as a significant debt dispute with its former ground
handling provider threatens to complicate the airline's restructuring
ambitions. TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola
reportedly owes approximately nine million US
dollars… read more
As
the Southern African winter settles in, Victoria
Falls enters what many consider its most rewarding
season. Straddling the border between Zimbabwe and
Zambia, this iconic natural wonder transforms during June
into a destination that offers the perfect balance of dramatic water
flow, improved visib… read more
The
Emirates Group has delivered its strongest financial
performance ever, cementing its position as the most
profitable airline globally for the 2025-26 financial year. Despite
facing significant operational challenges during the final month of its
reporting period, the Dubai-based aviation giant achieved unprecedente… read more
Nabeela
Farida Tunis, Sierra Leone's Minister of Tourism and
Cultural Affairs, has secured a prominent position among the world's
most influential place branding leaders for 2026. Her inclusion in this
year's cohort of twelve distinguished practitioners, policymakers and
researchers marks a significant achievement for … read more
Morocco's
national carrier is preparing to reconnect Casablanca with
Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo, marking the
airline's return to this Central African destination after an absence
spanning seven years. The resumption forms part of an ambitious
expansion strategy targeting improved connectivity across West and… read more
Nigeria's
travel and hospitality industry finds itself at a
critical crossroads as concerns mount over the sector's potential
vulnerability to criminal exploitation and inadequate regulatory
oversight. Against a backdrop of escalating national security
challenges, voices within the country are urging comprehensive refo… read more
Mozambique's
leadership is actively pursuing expanded air
connectivity with Ethiopian Airlines, seeking to
establish new routes and increase flight frequencies to key economic
centres within the country. The initiative represents a significant push
to strengthen regional integration and attract greater foreign
invest… read more
Discover
Airlines has unveiled a new onboard dining experience
that allows passengers to browse menus and reserve their preferred meals
well before stepping onto the aircraft. This enhancement brings the
leisure carrier in line with its parent company's established service
standards, offering African travel professiona… read more
Tanzania
Railways Corporation is preparing to undertake
substantial infrastructure improvements along one of East Africa's most
important transport routes. The project, backed by significant
international financing, aims to transform rail operations between
Dar es Salaam and Isaka, strengthening a
co… read more
Augrabies Falls Hiking Trails Temporarily Closed as Orange River Surges Through Park
TAAG Angola Airlines Faces Financial Pressure as Ground Handling Debt Dispute Escalates
Why June Ranks Among the Finest Months to Experience Victoria Falls
Emirates Soars to Record US\$6.6 Billion Profit as World's Most Profitable Airline
Sierra Leone's Tourism Minister Earns Global Recognition for Place Branding Leadership
Royal Air Maroc Returns to Pointe-Noire After Seven-Year Absence
Nigeria's Tourism Sector Faces Calls for Urgent Security Reforms and Regulatory Overhaul
Mozambique Seeks Ethiopian Airlines Expansion to Beira and Nacala
Discover Airlines Introduces Pre-Order Dining Service Across Lufthansa Group Network
Tanzania Advances Major Rail Rehabilitation Along Strategic Central Corridor Route
