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Air access study, a visa harmonisation pilot and cross-border product development advance the SADC Tourism Programme 2020–2030’s ambition to exceed global tourism growth by 2030
As Angola took centre stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat convened a stakeholder gath… read more
A
significant development in Malagasy domestic aviation is taking shape
as Madagascar Airlines expands its regional
network to serve communities along the country's eastern
and northern coastline. Working in partnership with the Ministry of
Transport and Meteorology, the national carrier has inaugurated a new
cross-c… read more
A
leading name in luxury ocean travel has announced a fresh approach to
its holiday offerings, one that holds particular significance for
destinations across the African continent. Regent Seven
Seas Cruises has unveiled a collection of almost
50 multi-day land programmes designed to
extend the guest … read more
A
fresh chapter in Malawian aviation is
taking shape. Khama Airlines, a privately
owned start-up based in Lilongwe, has
officially begun the certification process with the Malawi
Civil Aviation Authority, bringing it one step closer to
launching scheduled domestic se… read more
Travellers
planning to visit Southern Africa between February and June 2026 should
anticipate a wetter-than-usual late summer and early autumn, according
to the latest Southern African Development Community
(SADC) climate outlook. The forecast, released by
SARCOF-32, predicts normal to above-average
rainfall… read more
The close of 2025 brought a dramatic shift for
Madagascar’s tourism sector, as the country
was rocked by a sudden political crisis. The removal of President Andry
Rajoelina, following weeks of youth-led protests over persistent water
and power shortages, culminated in a military takeover in mid-October.
Demonstrations … read more
On 22 January
2026, Madagascar Airlines, in partnership
with the Ministry of Transport and Meteorology, inaugurated a new flight
route network designed to enhance territorial connectivity along the
East–North axis. This innovative program
links key destinations including Toamasina, Sainte-Marie… read more
Madagascar has introduced a promising new
passenger train service in its capital,
Antananarivo, aiming to offer residents a
fast, comfortable, and reliable alternative
for daily commuting while addressing the city’s growing traffic
congestion. The 16-kilometre Train Urbain… read more
The
United States, under the Trump administration, has enacted a sweeping
suspension of visa processing for 75
countries, with 26 African
nations included in the list. This move, effective from
21 January, primarily impacts would-be immigrants seeking US “green
cards,” but may also extend to certain … read more
The Port of Mombasa welcomed the Azamara
Journey and its 690 international passengers on January
12, marking another milestone in Kenya’s dynamic push to establish
itself as a major cruise tourism gateway
for East Africa and the wider Indian Ocean region. This port call, the
third of the 2025/26 season… read more
SADC reports concrete progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin
Madagascar Airlines Opens New Regional Routes to Transform Eastern and Northern Access
Cape Town Gains Ground as Regent Cruise Line Unveils Extended Stay Options
Malawi's Khama Airlines Moves Closer to Domestic Flight Launch With Certification Push
Southern Africa Prepares for Wetter Late Summer and Early Autumn in 2026
Madagascar Launches Urban Train Service in Antananarivo to Ease Capital’s Congestion
US Visa Suspension Targets 75 Countries, Spares Mozambique and Select African Partners
Azamara Journey’s Arrival Highlights Kenya’s Ambitions as Indian Ocean Cruise Hub
