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International visitors
heading to Southern Africa are set to enjoy a much wider choice of
seamless travel options, following the expansion of the long-standing
partnership between Emirates and South African Airways
(SAA). The enhanced codeshare arrangement, which has now
received regulatory approval, will make it signi… read more
Angola
is taking a fresh and practical approach to unlocking the potential of
its domestic tourism market. Starting Thursday, 6 August 2026, the
country's Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR)
officially launched the first phase of a new installment
payment programme for tourism services, designed to make
tra… read more
In
a landmark development for African aviation, Nigeria and Canada have
signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement
that will, for the very first time, permit direct scheduled passenger
and cargo flights between the two nations. The deal, formalised on
Thursday, 6 August 2026, is expected to unlock fresh opportunities i… read more
Excitement
is building rapidly around one of the most important dates on the
global travel calendar. WTM London 2026,
part of RX Global, has reported unusually strong early demand from
exhibitors, with businesses from across the international travel
industry already securing their space and interest continuing to climb… read more
South
Africa's culinary reputation continues to gather momentum on the world
stage, and the latest global rankings have delivered fresh reasons for
the African travel trade to promote the country as a food-lover's
destination. Cape Town has been named the world's 11th
best city for food, while Johannesburg has … read more
A
major governance shake-up has rocked Namibia's aviation sector, with
implications that reach well beyond the country's borders. On Tuesday, 4
August 2026, the Ministry of Works and Transport relieved
five of the six members of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) Board of
Directors with immediate effect, appointing an … read more
Few
safari destinations rival the sheer wildlife spectacle offered by
Kruger National Park during September. As
South Africa's Lowveld transitions from the crisp end of winter into the
promise of spring, the park enters what many seasoned guides consider
its finest window of the year. For sub-Saharan Africa's travel tr… read more
Chad's
ambitious private carrier, Royal Airways,
is preparing to welcome a second Embraer ERJ145XR regional
jet into its fleet, signalling a determined push to
expand its footprint across Central and West Africa. The imminent
delivery marks another important milestone for a young airline that has
qui… read more
Uganda's
domestic aviation sector has received a welcome boost with the launch
of Air Serv's scheduled passenger flights between Entebbe
International Airport and Arua, a development set to
reshape tourism, trade and regional connectivity across the West Nile
sub-region. The new service positions Air Serv among a small… read more
In
a move set to reshape Zimbabwe's premium hospitality landscape,
African Sun, the country's largest hotel
group, has taken full ownership of the legendary Victoria
Falls Hotel after acquiring the remaining 50 percent
stake previously held by Meikles Hospitality. The transaction ends a
joint venture… read more
Emirates and SAA Expand Codeshare, Unlocking Easier Access to Southern Africa's Top Destinations
Angola Rolls Out Installment Payment Plan to Boost Domestic Tourism Bookings
Nigeria and Canada Seal Historic Aviation Pact Opening the Door to First-Ever Direct Flights
WTM London 2026 Attracts Africa's Tourism Boards as Show Floor Fills Fast
Cape Town Ranked 11th Best Food City Globally as Johannesburg Shines for Street Eats
Namibia Sacks Five Airports Company Board Members Amid Vehicle Scandal Fallout
Kruger National Park in September: The Golden Window for Unbeatable Safari Sightings
Royal Airways Bolsters Fleet with Second Embraer Jet in Bold West African Expansion Drive
Air Serv Opens New Skies Between Entebbe and Arua, Unlocking West Nile's Trade Potential
African Sun Takes Full Ownership of Iconic Victoria Falls Hotel in Landmark Zimbabwe Deal
