UPDATE: St Helena Air Service Recovery and Tourism Success
(Posted 13th February 2026) Following the recent airport recategorisation, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to provide a positive update on the island’s air and sea access, as well as progress toward restoring full aviation services. Arrival of Chartered Flight: Replacement Parts and Engineers An SHG chartered flight arrived in St […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: SANParks suspends Table Mountain National Park indemnity form requirement
(Posted 13th Februiary 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially suspended the recently introduced indemnity and visitor verification form requirement for Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect. For travellers, this means faster entry and a return to the simple, hassle-free park access most visitors are used to…. READ MORE
Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study
(Posted 13th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Madhumita Paul, Down To Earth (India), February 11, 2026 A new study, led by Oxford University, has revealed a dramatic loss of ‘wildlife power’ across Africa — the ecological energy that drives essential ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling and seed dispersal. The loss […]
ZimParks calls for technology investment to curb wildlife crime
(Posted 13th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sikhumbuzo Moyo, The Herald (Zimbabwe) The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has called for increased investment in modern technology to effectively combat well-coordinated wildlife crime syndicates operating both locally and internationally. ZimParks noted that wildlife crime is a highly lucrative […]
TravelComments.com – Madikwe Game Reserve introduces new entry procedures amid South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
(Posted 13th February 2026) Travellers heading to Madikwe Game Reserve should prepare for new entry formalities. The North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) has introduced mandatory biosecurity procedures at the reserve in response to South Africa’s ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak – one of the most serious in recent years…. READ MORE
Life Between the Rivers at Karongwe
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M-Aashiyana Welfare Foundation Inducts Former Seychelles Minister H.E. Dr. Alain St. Ange as Global Advisor
(Posted 12th February 2026) The M-Aashiyana Welfare Foundation (MAWF) formally announces the induction of H.E. Dr. Alain St. Ange as an Executive Member and Global Advisor to the MAWF Council. This appointment marks a significant milestone in the Foundation’s mission to foster international cooperation and sustainable development. H.E. Dr. St. Ange joins the […]
Update from St Helena Government – Wednesday 11th Feb
(Posted 12th February 2026) Air Service Recovery: Medevac Flight and Recovery Plan Update With the recent accreditation of the Airport to Category 4, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to confirm a significant step in maintaining essential services. Successful Medevac Flight A medical evacuation (Medevac) flight was successfully conducted today, under […]
ICAO’s vision for the future of aviation
(Posted 12th February 2026) As international civil aviation enters a new era marked by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, ICAO presents its comprehensive Strategic Plan for 2026-2050. With air traffic projected to reach 12.4 billion passengers by 2050, this plan guides our sector toward a more safe, secure, economically viable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable […]
South Africa’s FlySafair set to be acquired by Harith
(Posted 12th February 2026) While this transaction will still require various regulatory approvals from aviation and competition bodies in South Africa, once this is secured it will finally resolve ownership issues raised in past complaints made about the share distribution composition of FlySafair. Find the full media release by Harith on display below […]
Aero Trail Africa Aviation Yearbook 2025 now available for download
(Posted 12th February 2026) Have you downloaded the AeroTrail Africa Aviation Yearbook 2025 yet? The yearbook offers a concise, data-driven snapshot of the routes (re)launched to, from, and within Africa, alongside key airline fleet renewals and aviation infrastructure developments that shaped the continent in 2025. Featured below is a snapshot of #aircraft […]
How new technologies are stepping up global fight against wildlife trafficking
(Posted 12th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Standard (Kenya), February 10, 2026 In late 2025, Interpol coordinated a global operation across 134 nations, seizing roughly 30,000 live animals, confiscating illegal plant and timber products, and identifying about 1,100 suspected wildlife traffickers for national police to investigate. Read more (2 min) (Behind […]
Elephant saved from deadly fence trap in Laikipia
(Posted 12th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ascah Mwango, K24 Digital, February 10, 2026 In a dramatic rescue on the plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, an elephant bull was saved after becoming dangerously entangled in a fence wire around his right hind leg. In a statement shared on Tuesday, February […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa rhino poaching drops in 2025 – but Kruger NP numbers rise
(Posted 12th February 2026) South Africa has reported encouraging progress in the fight against wildlife crime, with a 16% drop in rhino poaching in 2025 compared to the previous year. The improvement follows intensified anti-poaching operations, stronger cooperation between authorities and private reserves, and increased use of technology to detect criminal activity. For safari travellers, the figures highlight […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Swimming Beaches Status: Latest water quality results released!
(Posted 12th February 2026) The eThekwini Municipality has released its latest coastal water quality results, confirming that 17 of Durban’s 23 regularly monitored bathing beaches currently meet national safety standards, while six beaches remain closed due to water quality concerns…. READ MORE
Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu pays tribute to the late Jane Goodall
(Posted 12th February 2026) The Albertine Apes Alliance recognises the legacy of Jane Goodall at meeting in Kampala, Uganda https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/jane-goodall-institute-volcanoes- safaris-recognise-jane-goodall-legacy-albertine-apes-alliance/ The Albertine Apes Alliance is a gathering of some of the most influential conservationists, field researchers, and tourism leaders from across the Albertine Rift (the western arm of the Great Rift […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa officially renames East London and Graaff-Reinet: What travellers need to know
(Posted 12th February 2026) South Africa has officially gazetted a major set of geographic name changes that directly affect travellers, maps, bookings and travel planning. The changes were published in Government Gazette No. 54101 (06 February 2026) by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture under the South African Geographical Names Council Act…. READ MORE
Mara Elephant Project partners with Global Conservation Tech Forum
(Posted 11th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Capitalfm (Kenya), February 10, 2026 The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) has confirmed its partnership with the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026), a major conservation technology event scheduled for March 2–6, 2026 in Nairobi and Konza Technopolis. The forum, themed “Technology […]
Residents move to evict KWS officers from social hall as rogue jumbo kills 2 people in weeks
(Posted 11th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Capitalfm (Kenya), February 10, 2026 A section of residents have vowed to evict Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers from a local social hall in Voi, Taita Taveta, if urgent action is not taken to prevent further wildlife attacks, following yet another fatal elephant […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park Entry Update: Indemnity forms now required at park gates
(Posted 11th February 2026) Visitors planning to explore Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town should prepare for a new entry procedure. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that indemnity forms will now be required at all park gates from 10 February 2026 as part of updated governance and visitor data processes…. READ MORE
Update on St Helena Airport Operations and Restoration of Services
(Posted 11th February 2026) The St Helena Government (SHG) acknowledges the significant disruption and concern caused by the current suspension of commercial air services. We wish to provide the community with a comprehensive update on the progress being made to restore full operations, and the information we have available to date. To […]
FortyGuard honoured as ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative’
(Posted 11th February 2026) FortyGuard, a market leader in urban heat intelligence and mitigation, has been recognised with the title of ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative 2025’ by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. FortyGuard combats extreme urban heat with a hyperlocal climate intelligence platform that maps surface temperatures at a resolution […]
IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026: Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World
(Posted 11th February 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will take stock of changing global trade conditions as it examines regulatory priorities, developments in special cargo, and progress on digitalization […]
Navigating Africa’s Ascent: Seizing Our Moment in the Global Sky| African Skies
(Posted 11th February 2026) Welcome to the Future of African Aviation. The 57th Edition of AFRAA’s African Skies has arrived, and the horizon has never looked more promising. As we kick off Q1 2026, this issue serves as your definitive guide to the rapid transformations and bold innovations redefining our continent’s airspace. From strategic shifts in […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia issues malaria outbreak alert – What travellers need to know
(Posted 11th February 2025) Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has issued a malaria outbreak alert (02 February 2026) following a sharp early-season rise in cases, particularly in the country’s north and north-east. Here is a concise, traveller-focused update…. READ MORE
Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints
(Posted 11th February 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year demand in 2025 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 5.3% compared to 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.2% in 2025. […]
Plane crashes moments after take off from Mogadishu’s international airport
(Posted 10th February 2026) Image taken from social media sources An aged Fokker 50c, owned and operated by StarSky Aviation of Somalia, crashed not long after leaving the ground and crashed into the sea as the plane apparently attempted to return to the airport. The aircraft, registered as 60=YAS, MSN f20177 and […]
Global Air Cargo Demand Achieved Record Volume in 2025
(Posted 10th February 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shop hours update – February 2026
(Posted 10th February 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to shop operating hours in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during February 2026. The adjusted schedule is part of routine monthly stocktaking and will affect the camp shops at Nossob Rest Camp, Mata Mata Rest Camp and Twee Rivieren Rest Camp on specific dates…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Malawi Travel Update 2026: VAT increase and new foreign currency payment rules
(Posted 10th February 2026) Malawi has introduced several economic and policy changes affecting international visitors in 2026. Alongside the country’s new reciprocal visa policy, travellers should now also plan for a VAT increase to 17.5% and a requirement to pay accommodation in foreign currency…. READ MORE
