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The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
(ZTA) is facing a period of intense internal upheaval,
following the recent retrenchment of several senior managers—a move that
has sparked widespread concern among employees and cast a spotlight on
governance practices within the state tourism entity. Over the past two
weeks, three senio… read more
The
Botswana Ministry of Environment and
Tourism, through its Department of Meteorological
Services (DMS), has released the official seasonal
rainfall and temperature outlook for January to April
2026. This forecast is of particular interest to Africa’s
tourism sector, as it sets the stage for what s… read more
The rising tide of medical tourism from Nigeria
is reshaping the region’s healthcare and travel landscape, with
far-reaching implications for Africa’s hospitality, aviation, and
insurance sectors. As thousands of Nigerians continue to seek treatment
in destinations such as the United Kingdom, India, Turkey, and t… read more
Uganda
is exploring the possibility of abolishing visa
requirements for Russian tourists, signaling a potential
breakthrough in bilateral tourism relations between East Africa and
Russia. John Leonard Mugerwa, Head of the International Legal and Social
Affairs Department at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirm… read more
The
46th International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR
2026) is set to make a significant impact on the global
tourism landscape, with a special focus on sustainability,
water management, and responsible innovation. Taking
place from 21 to 25 January 2026 at IFEMA MADRID, this edition brings
Mexico… read more
Nigeria’s
aviation industry is set to undergo a seismic transformation as the
African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
unveils an ambitious strategy to elevate Lagos and Abuja into premier
African flight hubs. This drive, centered on a blend of regulatory
overhaul, infrastructure investment, and fiscal reforms, could … read more
In a decisive move to reinforce its operational capabilities,
LAM Mozambique has expanded its fleet
through the strategic wet-lease of two Airbus
A319 aircraft from Avion Express. This development is a
clear signal of the airline’s ambitions to deliver more reliable and
resilient service across its sho… read more
The
Zimbabwean aviation landscape is poised for a shakeup as
FlyX Aero (also known as Fly X Airlines)
edges closer to its long-anticipated launch, drawing industry attention
for its bold choice of aircraft. The start-up has linked its operational
rollout to a widebody Airbus A340-300, a
move that imm… read more
Air
Peace, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing airlines, has
unveiled a sweeping transformation of its West and Central
African regional operations, moving all flights from
night-time to daytime service effective February 2, 2026. This strategic
overhaul is set to recalibrate the carrier’s regional footpr… read more
Ghana is poised to make a significant leap in its travel and
tourism landscape with the government’s announcement of a new
Electronic Visa (e-Visa) policy scheduled
for launch in the first quarter of 2026. This initiative, unveiled by
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the
close of the 202… read more