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Durban Beaches and Pools Update: 20 Beaches Open for Swimming
The eThekwini Municipality, responsible for managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced the latest status of its beaches and public swimming pools as of 28 February 2025. In positive news for locals and tourists alike, 20 beaches in Durban are currently open and deemed safe for swi… read more
Nigeria and UAE to Address Visa Challenges Amid Strengthened Bilateral Ties
In a significant move to resolve ongoing visa challenges faced by Nigerians traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), both nations have agreed to hold discussions in the coming days. This decision was reached during a courtesy visit by the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, A… read more
U.S. Updates Travel Advisory for South Sudan: Level 4 - Do Not Travel
The U.S. Department of State has updated its Travel Advisory for South Sudan as of March 8, 2025, maintaining the advisory at Level 4: Do Not Travel. This update reflects the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Juba due to ongoing security threats. The advisory replaces th… read more
British Airways Adds Third Daily Flight Between London and Cape Town
British Airways (BA), the United Kingdom’s flag carrier, is set to enhance its connectivity between London and Cape Town by introducing an additional frequency during the European Winter 2025/2026 season. Starting from November 9, 2025, the airline will operate a third daily return service between Heat… read more
South Africa Records Decline in Rhino Poaching for 2024, but Challenges Persist
South Africa has reported a significant decline in rhino poaching incidents for 2024, with a total of 420 rhinos killed across the country compared to 499 in 2023. This marks a positive step in the ongoing battle against wildlife crime, but challenges remain, particularly in key regions like … read more
Celebrate South Africa’s Natural Beauty: Free Entry to Botanical Gardens During National Gardens Wee
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites locals and tourists alike to immerse themselves in the stunning beauty and importance of South Africa’s natural heritage during the annual National Gardens Week, taking place from 10 to 16 March 2025. As a special treat,… read more
Nigerian Travel Creator Alma Asinobi Aims to Break Guinness World Record
Alma Asinobi, a 26-year-old Nigerian travel content creator, is embarking on an ambitious journey to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents. Scheduled to begin on 15 March 2025, her expedition aims to complete the journey in under 7… read more
Airlink Expands Regional Connectivity with Increased Flights to Hoedspruit and Bulawayo
South African regional airline Airlink is set to enhance its regional connectivity with a significant increase in flight frequencies to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) in Limpopo Province, South Africa, and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Starting … read more
Namibia Launches Visa-on-Arrival Initiative to Boost Tourism
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has unveiled an exciting new initiative aimed at revolutionizing travel to Namibia: the Visa-on-Arrival program. Officially launched on 3rd March 2025, the program will take effect starting 1st April 2025. This strategic move, developed … read more
Addis Ababa Positions Itself as Africa’s Premier Conference Tourism Hub
With its rich cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and strategic location, Addis Ababa is rapidly emerging as a leading destination for international conferences and events, the Ethiopian capital is leveraging its unique position to attract global attention and investment in the conference tourism sector.
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