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Travellers
dreaming of combining South Africa's spectacular Garden Route with the
thrill of a Kruger safari will soon enjoy a far more convenient way to
move between the two iconic regions. From 16 November
2026, Airlink will operate
the first-ever scheduled direct flights connecting Chief
Da… read more
The
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)
has issued a strong public warning against fraudsters impersonating the
agency and circulating fake recruitment and appointment letters to
unsuspecting job seekers. In a firm statement, NAMA confirmed that it is
not currently conducting any recruitment
exercise… read more
Nature
lovers across South Africa have another welcome reason to plan a
mid-September outing. South African National Parks
(SANParks) has confirmed the return of its popular
free-entry initiative for the 21st annual South African
National Parks Week, which will run from
Monday, 7 September to… read more
Tunisia's
national carrier Tunisair has taken
another significant step to shore up its operational capacity, adding an
Airbus A320 operated by Portuguese ACMI
and charter specialist White Airways to its
network. The move marks a further expansion of external capacity as the
airline c… read more
South
Africa's tourism sector has been formally elevated to a central role in
the country's economic recovery strategy, following the launch of
Phase Three of the Government-Business
Partnership. Tourism Minister Patricia de
Lille has warmly welcomed the decision, describing it as a
defining moment t… read more
Ethiopia
has stepped firmly onto the global tourism diplomacy stage, calling for
stronger cooperation among BRICS nations to unlock the full potential
of travel as a driver of economic growth, sustainable development and
people-to-people connections. Speaking at the recent BRICS
Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur, Indi… read more
Overland
travellers exploring the rugged beauty of southern Africa have reason
to celebrate. The Sendelingsdrift Pontoon, a
vital cross-border link between South Africa and Namibia, is scheduled
to reopen on 1 September 2026. The
announcement is welcome news for tour operators and self-drive
enthusia… read more
Qatar
Airways has once again pushed the boundaries of in-flight connectivity,
becoming the first airline in the world to operate
Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. In parallel,
the Doha-based carrier has completed the rollout of Starlink across its
Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in just seven months, bringing t… read more
Ghana
has taken a decisive step towards easing the cost of flying in West
Africa. On 20 August 2026, Transport
Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe inaugurated a
national committee tasked with implementing an ECOWAS regional policy
aimed at cutting aviation taxes and charges. The move signals a serious
inten… read more
A
newly released internal audit at Uganda
Airlines has cast fresh scrutiny on the national
carrier's procurement practices, revealing significant irregularities in
how contracts for branding and image-related services were handled. The
findings point to a 42 percent cost
overrun on marketing services… read more
Airlink Launches Direct Gqeberha to Kruger Mpumalanga Flights from November 2026
Nigeria's NAMA Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment Scams and Fraudulent Job Letters
Free Entry to South African National Parks Returns from 7 to 13 September 2026
Tunisair Adds White Airways A320 to Fleet as Capacity Pressures Persist
South Africa Places Tourism at Heart of New Government-Business Growth Partnership
Ethiopia Pushes BRICS Tourism Cooperation with Bold Travel Mart and MICE Hub Plans
Qatar Airways Becomes First to Fly Starlink-Equipped Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners Worldwide
Ghana Sets Up National Committee to Slash Aviation Taxes Under ECOWAS Reform Push
Uganda Airlines Audit Uncovers \$430,000 in Marketing Contract Irregularities
