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African
tourism professionals have a new reason to anticipate a surge in demand
this upcoming summer: KLM Royal Dutch
Airlines has announced an expansion of its flight
operations between Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
(AMS) and Cape Town International Airport
(CPT) for the 2025/26 Nort… read more
Uganda
Airlines is charting a bold new course in its fleet development
strategy, with plans to introduce two Airbus A320-family
aircraft through dry lease arrangements. This move, now
scheduled for February 2026—a shift from
the previously anticipated mid-2025 timeline—signals a significant step
in t… read more
Air
Botswana has once again postponed the payment of salaries for part of
its workforce, casting a spotlight on the persistent cash
flow difficulties and wider instability plaguing the
national carrier. According to an internal communication, while a first
group of employees received their September wages on time, othe… read more
On
12 September 2025, the Mozambique Ports and Railways
Company (CFM) marked a significant milestone in its
modernisation journey with the inauguration of two advanced locomotives
in Maputo. This event, held during the first Coordinating Council of the
Ministry of Transport and Logistics, signals the arrival of the ini… read more
This
September, as South Africa marks Tourism
Month, a significant spotlight falls on the remarkable
strides made at Mabula Private Game
Reserve, where Extraordinary Resorts Management is
nurturing the next wave of safari talent. The success of Mabula’s
trainee guides signals not only personal triump… read more
In a
proactive move to safeguard both wildlife and guests,
South African National Parks (SANParks) has
instituted a temporary closure of the renowned
Matekenyane Lookout Point within the
southern reaches of Kruger National Park.
This decision follows the confirmed presence of a lione… read more
A
new chapter in African aviation is taking off as Air
Tanzania introduces its much-anticipated flights to
Accra, Ghana. With scheduled services every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, the airline is set to bridge East and
West Africa, offering more seamless travel options for both business and
leisur… read more
Travel between South Africa
and Zimbabwe is set to become even more convenient as
Fastjet Zimbabwe introduces a new early
morning service on the popular Johannesburg–Harare
route. Starting 29 September 2025, this new frequency
will operate daily except Saturdays, utilizing the efficient
Embra… read more
A new era is dawning for the
African tourism sector, one that demands a shift from being seen simply
as a destination for international visitors to becoming a global leader
in tourism policy and innovation. According to Shaikha Al
Nowais, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO), African countries… read more
For
those seeking a reliable and efficient route from
Johannesburg to Solwezi, Zambia Airways now
offers a streamlined journey every Friday and Sunday, connecting three
key Zambian cities in a single day. This new service is poised to
transform travel for business and leisure passengers alike, especially
those with i… read more
KLM Boosts Amsterdam–Cape Town Service with More Flights and Enhanced Comfort for 2025/26 Season
Uganda Airlines Sets Sights on A320 Expansion and Strategic Advisory Partnership
Ongoing Salary Delays at Air Botswana Reflect Deeper Financial and Management Turmoil
Maputo Unveils New Locomotives, Boosting Regional Rail Connections and Modernisation
New Generation of Safari Guides Elevates South Africa’s Wildlife Experiences at Mabula
Lioness With Cubs Prompts Temporary Closure of Iconic Kruger National Park Lookout
Air Tanzania Launches Direct Service to Accra, Expanding East-West African Connectivity
Fastjet Zimbabwe Launches Early Morning Johannesburg–Harare Flights for Greater Flexibility
Africa Poised to Shape Global Tourism: Digital Innovation, Youth Empowerment
New: Johannesburg to Solwezi (but via LUN and NLA)
