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Namibia's
air connectivity with Europe is set to strengthen
considerably this year, as the Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air
prepares to increase its direct service between Zürich and Windhoek. The
airline, which operates under the broader Lufthansa
Group umbrella, will upgrade its current twice-week… read more
The
narrative of South African Airways
returning to financial health has encountered a significant challenge
following scrutiny from the nation's top fiscal watchdog. Despite the
carrier's recent declarations of achieving profitability after years of
crippling losses, the Auditor General of South
Africa… read more
South
African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has delivered
an emphatic message to the travel industry, declaring that tourism must
be recognised not merely as a leisure sector but as a fundamental
component of the nation's economic policy framework. Speaking during a
webinar alongside eThekwini Mayor and representa… read more
Hapag-Lloyd
Cruises has announced the return of its distinctive
onboard programme combining live classical music performances with
guided meditation sessions for a South Africa-bound sailing in late
2027. The twelve-day voyage aboard MS
Europa will depart Santa Cruz on 6 November 2027 and
conclude in… read more
Air
Algérie is navigating a challenging fleet transition
period by securing multiple wet-leased Airbus A320
aircraft to maintain operational stability while awaiting
delivery of its ordered Boeing 737 MAX jets. This tactical approach
reflects broader industry trends as carriers worldwide grapple with
… read more
A
new chapter in West African aviation has
begun following a significant milestone reached in Niamey this week. The
governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and
Niger formally signed an agreement to establish a joint
airline, marking one of the most ambitious cooperative transport
ventures the region has se… read more
South
Africa has formally unveiled its National Airport
Development Plan, establishing a comprehensive strategic framework that
will guide aviation infrastructure investments over the next
thirty to fifty years. Announced on 17
April, this ambitious roadmap positions airports not merely as transport
… read more
The African
hospitality landscape is witnessing a powerful wave of
investment as one of the globe's most influential independent hotel
networks deepens its commitment to the continent.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled
an ambitious expansion strategy that sees its African footprint grow to
… read more
South
Africa's Department of Home Affairs has issued a firm
clarification rejecting widespread reports suggesting that Lesotho
nationals may now enter the country using only national identity cards
without presenting valid passports. The official statement addresses
what authorities describe as unfounded media coverage… read more
South
Africa's Garden Route has secured yet another
prestigious international accolade, this time being named the road with
the best driving weather in the world
according to a comprehensive 2026 study examining perfect driving
conditions across leading scenic routes globally. The recognition
reinfor… read more
Edelweiss Air Boosts Zürich-Windhoek Route with Third Weekly Flight from July 2026
Auditor General Casts Doubt Over South African Airways Profit Recovery Claims
Minister De Lille Champions Tourism as Economic Policy Pillar Ahead of Durban Indaba
Hapag-Lloyd Revives Classical Music and Meditation Programme on Cape Town Voyage
Air Algérie Deploys Wet-Leased Aircraft to Bridge Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Delays
Sahel Alliance Seals Landmark Agreement for Shared Regional Carrier
South Africa Launches Visionary Airport Strategy Spanning Next Half Century
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Accelerates African Growth With Eleven New Luxury Properties
South Africa Dismisses False Claims About Lesotho Passport-Free Entry
Garden Route Claims World's Best Driving Weather Crown in Global Rankings
