Zimbabwe calls for the removal of restrictions on leather exports, downlisting of Southern African Giraffes and for the domestic ivory market to remain open
(Posted 27th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mthabisi Tshuma, Herald Online (Zimbabwe), November 25, 2025 ZIMBABWE has called for the removal of restrictions on leather exports, the downlisting of Southern African Giraffes and for the domestic ivory market to remain open for the country to effectively implement its Biodiversity economy […]
Appeal launched for human-wildlife conflict victims of botched Ifaw elephant translocation
(Posted 27th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ed Stoddard, Daily Maverick (South Africa), November 24, 2025 An unusual aid appeal has been launched that is a marked departure from the typical campaigns on this front to provide food for the hungry or those displaced by an extreme climate event or […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) announces revised 2025/26 tariffs for provincial nature reserves!
(Posted 27th November 2025) he Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has confirmed that revised tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year will come into effect on 12 December 2025 across all provincial nature reserves in Mpumalanga. The updated pricing includes a 7% increase for South African citizens and Southern African Development Community (SADC) nationals, while foreign visitors will see a 15% increase…. READ […]
Shaping Africa’s New Aviation Gateway: The Bishoftu International Airport
(Posted 27th November 2025) Ethiopia is taking a bold step towards reshaping Africa’s aviation landscape with the development of the Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), a flagship greenfield project envisioned as a continental aviation hub set to serve Ethiopia and the broader African region. Located about 40 kilometers southwest of Addis Ababa, the new […]
Airlink adjusts Nairobi schedule to give travelers best connectivity
(Posted 27th November 2025) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, is fine-tuning its Johannesburg- Nairobi schedule to provide optimal customer convenience from late March 2026. Airlink will introduce a daily early morning south-bound service from Nairobi to Johannesburg, ensuring travellers arrive at the start of the working day and also in time for the […]
Save the Date: The Inaugural African MRO Conference, 29 – 31 March 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Posted 27th November 2025) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and four leading MRO service providers—Ethiopian MRO, Egyptian Maintenance & Engineering, Kenya Airways MRO, and South African Airways Technical are pleased to announce the launch of the African MRO Conference. The premier annual conference and exhibition is dedicated to advancing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul […]
TravelComments.com – One of Cape Town’s streets ranked among the world’s coolest in 2025!
(Posted 26th November 2025) One of Cape Town’s streets, Kloof Street, has been named the 22nd coolest street in the world on Time Out’s 31 Coolest Streets in the World 2025 list. The annual ranking highlights streets that combine a vibrant mix of dining, shopping, culture, and nightlife, attracting both locals and visitors…. READ MORE
A NEW CHAPTER IN AIR TRAVEL WITH TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN TECHO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Posted 26th November 2025) Air travel in Southeast Asia is growing at a rate well above the global average. According to SITA’s latest Travelers’ Voice, Passenger IT Insights 2025 report, nearly two in three travelers now expect faster airport processing and more control over their journey. Cambodia has responded with Techo International Airport (KTI) […]
Five detained in possession of 10 elephant tusks in Gaza / Mozambique
(Posted 26th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Alberto Massango, Aimnews (Mozambique), November 24, 2025 Mozambique’s National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) has detained a group of five individuals in possession of 10 elephant tusks in Mapai district, in the southern province of Gaza. The group was also in possession of 15 […]
AI in Airports – Two weeks to go
(Posted 26th November 2025) 8-9 December 2025 | London Unlocking the Power of AI to Shape the Future of Airports Connect with peers, startups, and AI solution providers in a curated environment Learn how AI is driving real-time operations, biometrics, and predictive analytics See how top airports are implementing […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 47, 2025
(Posted 25th November 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech you can read every week the arguably most comprehensive aviation updates available from all over Africa. Introduction. A regional aviation workshop in Kampala, convened by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the EAC Civil Aviation Safety […]
Another deadly crash rocks South Sudan’s aviation fraternity
(Posted 25th November 2025) According to reports received from Juba did earlier today a Nari Air cargo aircraft crash shortly after take off from Juba International Airport. Image taken from available social media sources The aircraft was chartered by an international humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, and had two pilots and one […]
TravelComments.com – Hartbeespoort Dam: NSRI issues urgent safety warning as water hyacinth chokes!
(Posted 25th November 2025) The South African National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a strong alert to the public regarding hazardous conditions at Hartbeespoort Dam, where rapidly spreading water hyacinth is creating dangerous and unpredictable circumstances for anyone considering launching boats or watercraft…. READ MORE
Zambezi conservancies demand higher fees for elephant trophy hunts
(Posted 25th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Brief via The Namibian (Namibia), November 22, 2025 Communities in the Zambezi region say they are losing out on substantial income because the government has set elephant trophy hunting fees far below market value. The issue was raised during a meeting with […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Major restoration of Hapoor Dam underway!
(Posted 25th November 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) announced in February 2025 that Hapoor Dam, one of the most iconic waterholes in Addo Elephant National Park, is no longer suitable for wildlife use. Regular monitoring revealed that the dam’s clay-based substrate creates mobility problems for smaller and younger animals, prompting the need for a long-term, sustainable […]
‘Paradise in Peril’ recounts cost of elephant coexistence
(Posted 25th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Thalefang Charles, Mmegi (Botswana) via Pressreader, November 21, 2025 Ayear into the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) administration, Minister of Wildlife and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi has finally entered the contentious debate over hunting, conservation and human welfare. Mmolotsi was officiating at the premiere […]
Aero Trail launches the Africa Aviation Yearbook 2025
(Posted 25th November 2025) 2025 is almost behind us — but its aviation milestones deserve to be remembered. This year, Africa’s aviation industry has continued to rise, innovate, and redefine its future. From new hashtag#routes and hashtag#fleet expansions to hashtag#airport upgrades, hashtag#regulatory breakthroughs, and strategic hashtag#partnerships, 2025 has been a year of […]
Creatives Connect Afrika 2025 Begins Today — Join In-Person or Virtually
(Posted 24th November 2025) The Creatives Connect Africa Forum and Festival is happening now, and we invite you to join us physically in Accra, Ghana, or virtually from anywhere in the world. The inaugural Creatives Connect Afrika 2025 will be officially opened by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the President of the Republic of […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink sign Interline Agreement with Uganda Airline to boost seamless tavel across Southern Africa!
(Posted 24th November 2025) Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has entered a new Interline agreement with South Africa’s regional airline Airlink – a strategic move that greatly expands regional connectivity across Southern Africa. The partnership links Uganda Airlines’ network with Airlink’s extensive route map via Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), offering travellers smoother, easier regional travel…. READ MORE
Belgium’s airports set for standstill as three day national strike begins
(Posted 24th November 2025) Travelers to and from Belgium’s main airport in Brussels – as well as to and from other airports like Charleroi, Antwerp, Liege and others, should urgently contact their respective airlines or travel agents to ascertain if their flight will in fact operate or be postponed / cancelled. All services […]
Auric Air Tanzania – Dar to Kahama Takes Off This December!
(Posted 24th November 2025) Auric Air has announced a new route, launching 12 December 2025 — and we’re celebrating with an incredible introductory fare! Fly Dar Es Salaam – Kahama / Kahama – Dar Es Salaam from just Tzs 299,000 one way, all inclusive. With 4 flights weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun), this new route offers fast, […]
Qatar Airways Boosts Winter Travel with Service Increase to Global Destinations, Operates Nearly 3,000 Additional Flights this Year
(Posted 24th November 2025) Qatar Airways has increased capacity to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore this winter season to meet the global demand on these routes. This increase in flight frequency is part of the airline’s broader winter schedule enhancements, which have already introduced additional frequencies to more than 15 major destinations, including Cape […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beaches update: 22 beaches safe for swimming this summer
(Posted 23rd November 2025) Great news for holidaymakers heading to KwaZulu-Natal! As of November 2025, 22 beaches along Durban’s world-famous coastline have been declared safe for swimming after the latest round of water quality tests by the eThekwini Municipality. With warm Indian Ocean currents, golden sandy shores, and Durban’s vibrant beachfront culture, the city is ready to welcome swimmers, […]
IATA Urges ITU to Strengthen Safeguards for Aircraft Safety Systems as 5G/6G Expands
(Posted 23rd November 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems. Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), the ITU is conducting detailed studies to […]
Gabon signs landmark climate finance deal for Congo rainforests
(Posted 22nd November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Marc Jones, Reuters (Britain), November 18, 2025 Gabon’s government and a coalition of donors have signed an agreement aimed at protecting 34,000 square km (13,000 square miles) of the country’s Congo Basin rainforests. Dubbed “Gabon Infini”, the plan will combine $94 million of […]
Historic collaboration secures South Africa’s smallest free-roaming elephant herd
(Posted 22nd November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Independent Online (South Africa), November 20, 2025 A joint effort by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (Ezemvelo), Humane World for Animals, and the Loziba Wildlife Reserve has resulted in securing one of the country’s smallest and most isolated free-roaming elephant populations. The move follows years […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Flight schedules at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) under pressure amid jet fuel shortage!
(Posted 21st November 2025) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town is currently experiencing a jet fuel shortage after a South African Revenue Service (SARS) audit led to the detention of Jet A-1 stocks at Burgan Cape Terminals in the Port of Cape Town. These reserves normally provide about 20 days of buffer supply, but cannot be released until the audit is concluded…. READ […]
Ethiopian Airlines selects RTX’s Collins Aerospace for premium seating solutions
(Posted 21st November 2025) Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, at the Dubai Air Show to provide premium lie-flat business class seating solutions across Ethiopian’s number of fleets of Airbus A350 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines’ 11 new A350-900 aircraft will feature Collins […]
EASA and IATA Announce Collaboration Regarding Air Travel Emissions Calculations
(Posted 21st November 2025) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s existing environmental data management ecosystem–IATA’s EcoHub and the IATA CO2 Connect calculator. The goal is to streamline processes […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Bateleur Bird Hide to close temporarily for maintenance!
(Posted 21st November 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Bateleur Bird Hide, located just outside the Bateleur Bushveld Camp in the northern Kruger National Park, will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs from 21 – 23 November 2025. The hide, one of the camp’s most popular viewing spots, is a classic Kruger-style wooden […]
