Southern
Africa's economic landscape is set for a significant transformation as
Botswana and South Africa commit to
accelerating a series of High Impact Priority
Projects designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation,
regional integration, trade facilitation, and infrastructure
connectivity. The renew… read more
Nigeria
has once again come under the spotlight as one of the
most expensive countries in the world to operate an
airline, according to fresh warnings issued by the
International Air Transport Association (IATA). The disclosure, made
during the IATA Annual General Meeting held in Brazil, has reignited a
long-running … read more
Air
Congo is preparing to make a bold entry into the long-haul aviation
market, with plans to launch direct services between
Kinshasa and Brussels through an innovative
ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) arrangement with
Ethiopian Airlines. The development
promises to reshape con… read more
The
Republic of Congo has announced a landmark
decision that will allow all African passport holders to enter the
country without a visa from 1 January 2027.
This bold move positions the Central African nation among a growing
number of countries championing the cause of borderless travel across
the c… read more
Tanzania
is executing one of Africa's most ambitious railway transformation
programmes, with the Ministry of Transport allocating TSh
2.872 trillion for the 2026/27 financial year to
accelerate construction, rehabilitation and modernization across
multiple rail networks. For travel professionals operating within East
… read more
In
a landmark announcement that promises to reshape cross-border travel
dynamics across the continent, the Republic of Congo has
declared that all African passport holders will enjoy visa-free entry
from January 1, 2027. This progressive move positions the
Central African nation among a growing cohort of countries acti… read more
A
rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic
Republic of Congo has prompted neighbouring countries to
implement significant travel restrictions, creating immediate challenges
for tourism operators and travel businesses across East and Central
Africa. The World Health Organisation has elevated its risk assessment… read more
Air
Congo has taken delivery of its second brand-new ATR 72-600 turboprop
aircraft, marking another significant milestone in the
rapid expansion of the Democratic Republic of Congo's emerging national
carrier. The delivery ceremony, held at N'Djili International Airport in
Kinshasa on 30 April 2026, brings the airline'… read more
Travellers
planning overland rail journeys between Tanzania and Zambia must adjust
their itineraries following confirmation that the
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority will temporarily suspend its popular
Mukuba Cross-Border Train Services. The suspension runs from 26 May to 1
June 2026, allowing the railway operator to… read more
Tanzania
is positioning one of its leading specialist hospitals as a medical
tourism destination, with ambitious plans to establish a
dedicated medical tourism village at the University of Dodoma. Benjamin
Mkapa Hospital has unveiled a ten-year strategy aimed at attracting
patients from across East and Central Africa s… read more
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Botswana and South Africa Accelerate Major Cross-Border Projects to Boost Regional Trade
Nigeria Flagged Among World's Costliest Aviation Markets as IATA Pushes for Tax Cuts
Air Congo Set to Launch Kinshasa–Brussels Route via Ethiopian Airlines ACMI Partnership
Congo Embraces Visa-Free Travel for All Africans Starting January 2027
Tanzania Allocates TSh 2.8 Trillion for Railways as SGR Reshapes Regional Travel
Ebola Emergency Triggers East African Travel Restrictions as WHO Declares Maximum Risk
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Halts Passenger Services for Essential Maintenance
Tanzania's Benjamin Mkapa Hospital Plans Medical Tourism Village in Dodoma
