Build the Expertise Aviation Demands
(Posted 03rd November 2026) CORSIA Verification The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Verification Course provides essential training to verify CO? Emissions Reports prepared by aeroplane operators in accordance with the provisions of the CORSIA Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). It is ideal for professionals with experience in verifying CO? […]
Air Zimbabwe takes its voice to WTM London
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Air Zimbabwe Chief Executive Officer, Mr Edmund Makona will be a key note speaker at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, contributing to an important industry conversation titled: “Connected Infrastructure – Can Aviation Growth and Destination Strategy Align?” The discussion will explore the relationship between aviation connectivity, infrastructure […]
AeroTrail Africa | Week 43, 2026
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited The past week was packed with significant developments across AFRICA’s aviation industry, spanning route network expansion, fleet developments, regulatory changes, strategic partnerships, airport infrastructure investments and other industry milestones. Here is a roundup of the key highlights from the […]
Kenya Airports Authority invites comments on new concession order plans
(Posted 03rd November 2026) The Kenya Airports Authority is reviewing the Concession Order and cargo rates at all its airports. The proposals are in the draft Commercial Charges Order, 2026. They cover charges for retail and duty-free, food and beverage, advertising, land and premises, parking, cargo handling and telecommunications infrastructure. Concessionaires, airlines, cargo […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: Which beaches are open for swimming?
(Posted 03rd November 2026) According to eThekwini Municipality‘s beach status update dated 30 October 2026, 22 of Durban’s 23 monitored beaches remain open for swimming. Brighton Beach is the only beach currently closed after recording an E. coli result of 708, above the municipality’s poor-water-quality threshold of 500…. READ MORE
It is not every day you get called down to the landing site to look at a possible world record.
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Courtesy of Ameer Ebrahim Ph.D. / LinkedIn Breaking a world record by nearly twice the previous size A visiting angler had landed a redmouth grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa, our galfa) of 2.6 kg in Seychelles The current IGFA all-tackle record is 1.41 kg, from Japan, so this […]
TravelComments.com – Chapman’s Peak Drive: Major repairs to cause lane closures and traffic delays until March 2027
(Posted 03rd November 2026) Motorists planning to drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town should allow extra time for their journeys over the coming months. Structural and major repair works are scheduled to take place on the scenic coastal route from 26th of October 2026 until 31st of March 2027, with […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Travellers advised to avoid Motherwell Route
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Travellers driving between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Addo Elephant National Park are advised to avoid the R335 via Motherwell…. READ MORE
Hospitality leaders navigate uncertainty as loyalty and AI reshape the future of hotel growth
(Posted 02nd November 2026) 90% of CEOs identify geopolitical instability as a major threat At the same time, 67% are optimistic about further demand growth in 2027 Loyalty will be critical or very important to driving revenue growth say 83% of CEOs 90% believe AI will fundamentally reshape hospitality and have a positive […]
Benin and Ethiopia emerge as the biggest Winners at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026
(Posted 02nd November 2026) www.ATCNews.org – as the event’s media sponsor – extends congratulations to all the winners of last night’s dinner gala in London at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and extends special wishes to Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange and Craig Rix, who were handed Lifetime Achievement Awards for their work […]
Sudan Airways suspends all flights
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Courtesy of InsideAviation News – Ivan Nadalet / https://insideaviation.news Sudan Airways has suspended all flights after withdrawing its only aircraft, an A320-200 (MSN 3040 | ST-MKW), from service over a technical malfunction on 30th of October. Flight trackers show ST-MKW to still be in Khartoum. Meanwhile, the state-owned […]
IATA calls for fairer approach to Inadmissible Passengers
(Posted 02nd November 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a fairer balance of responsibility and costs between governments and airlines when passengers are refused entry on arrival. Airlines play an important role in preventing inadmissible passenger cases by checking travel documents before departure, but not every refusal can be prevented […]
African elephants may forage for plants to use as medicine, Brown-affiliated study says
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Justin Gao, Brown Daily Herald (U.S.), October 30, 2026 Humans have long turned to herbs and other plants to feel better when ill. But according to a new study, sick African elephants in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region may do the same thing. In the […]
Elephants disrupt health outreach in Kunene
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Puyeipawa Nakashole, The Namibian (Namibia), November 1, 2026 Elephants sometimes force health outreach teams to cancel planned visits to Braunfels in the Kunene region. Residents say they waited six months for an outreach programme to return to their community, which raises concerns about access […]
Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange honoured for a lifetime shaping Seychelles tourism and championing African destinations
(Posted 02nd November 2026) At their UK event of the 01st of November 2026 the Africa Tourism Awards recognised a career spanning global tourism, regional cooperation and the cultural story of Seychelles Global tourism leader and Seychelles Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Alain St.Ange received a Lifetime Achievement honour at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026 ceremony […]
Africa’s inflation challenge goes beyond the numbers.
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Across several African economies, rising food, energy and transport costs continue to put pressure on household incomes and purchasing power. According to data compiled by Nairametrics, Malawi recorded the highest inflation rate among the countries reviewed at 19.40%, followed by Rwanda at 17.20% and Libya at 16.60%. Nigeria […]
Ethiopian Airlines is finally returning to Durban
(Posted 02nd November 2026) From 11th of December 2026, the airline will return to Durban and begin to operate a daily non-stop service between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Addis Ababa (ADD), using a Boeing 737 MAX on the route. This marks Ethiopian Airlines’ return to Durban after a nine-year gap and […]
Which 10 African countries have the highest IMF debt – and no, Uganda is NOT among them
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Debts by African countries to the IMF and other global financial platforms are growing in an oftentimes alarming rate. Read on to see which 10 African countries were those with the highest debts. 1 Egypt – Total IMF Credit Outstanding as of 10/29/2026: 7,861,227,527 2 Côte d’Ivoire […]
Ethiopia Emerges as Africa’s sole candidate for ICAO Council seat
(Posted 02nd November 2026) Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s sole candidate for membership in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), seeking representation in the UN agency’s aviation policymaking body.? ? The 36-member Council oversees international aviation standards, safety, security and regulatory cooperation.? ? A founding member of ICAO and […]
Africa Tourism Awards 2026 – The Show is ‘on the road’
(Posted 01st November 2026) This is our story. Our excellence. Our moment. Tonight, we celebrate the people, places and brands shaping the future of African tourism. From across the continent and beyond, we come together to recognise the achievements, share our stories and champion the brilliance that makes Africa a destination like […]
Asempa FM’s Prof. E.K. Wallace Nominated for Prestigious 2027 Diamond Excellence Awards
(Posted 01st November 2026) Enoch Kwasi Worlanyo Wallace, the highly respected Head of Sports for Multimedia Group’s Asempa FM and Adom FM, has been officially named among the distinguished nominees for the upcoming 2027 Diamond Excellence Awards. The announcement has ignited widespread excitement across the Ghanaian media landscape, sparked by an official […]
LPG in East Africa – an unfolding story
(Posted 01st November 2026) Four countries, four different plays, one clear direction. Kenya is scaling fast with a new Mombasa terminal and a target of 8.4 million clean cooking households by 2028. Tanzania is building out storage with 80% clean cooking access as the 2034 goal. Uganda is targeting 50% clean cooking […]
Uganda Tourism signs partnership agreement with CAF ahead of AFCON 2027
(Posted 01st November 2026) Africa’s biggest football celebration is coming to Uganda and the wider East Africa. Come for the game, stay for the Pearl. The Uganda Tourism Board is now an Official Competition Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 (KE-TZ-UG 27). Uganda will use AFCON […]
CORSIA – First Phase in Numbers
(Posted 01st November 2026) 2026 marks a major milestone for international aviation climate policy, commemorating ten years since the ICAO Assembly adopted the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), as the only global market-based measure for addressing CO? emissions from international aviation. It also marks the conclusion of CORSIA’s First […]
ICAO prepares international legal framework for transformative changes in civil aviation
(Posted 01st November 2026) To ensure international air law keeps pace with the transformative changes sweeping across global aviation, the 40th session of the ICAO Legal Committee concluded today with significant recommendations that will support progress towards ICAO’s strategic vision of air transport for all by 2050, with zero fatalities and net-zero […]
Tanzania accelerates railway plans as 1.39 billion US Dollar loan is secured
(Posted 01st November 2026) Tanzania has secured US$1.39 billion in financing for a 424-kilometre section of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), equivalent to approximately Sh3.67 trillion, as the government moves to accelerate construction and strengthen regional transport connectivity. The financing will support the Makutupora–Tabora and Tabora–Isaka railway sections, which form part of Tanzania’s […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe celebrates 11 years in the skies over Southern Africa
(Posted 31st October 2026) Fastjet is celebrating 11 incredible years of connecting people, creating memories, and making journeys possible. Thank you to our valued passengers, partners, and team for being part of our journey. Here’s to reaching new heights and creating many more memories together! From the ATCNews team a very happy […]
Nigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases as verification is underway
(Posted 31st October 2026) Two suspected cases of Ebola disease have been identified in Nigeria’s North-East region. Both individuals have been isolated, contact identification and listing is ongoing, and laboratory testing is being conducted. Being classified as suspected cases does not mean they are confirmed Ebola cases; confirmation is subject to laboratory […]
Less than a day to go to the African Tourism Awards when Africa’s tourism heros are recognized
(Posted 31st October 2026) The countdown is almost over. Tomorrow, the spotlight turns to Africa. From the people shaping the industry to the destinations captivating the world, the Africa Tourism Awards 2026 brings together the visionaries, innovators and leaders redefining the future of African tourism. One evening. One celebration. A shared vision […]
Auric Air Weather Advisory: Possible Flight Delays and Disruptions
(Posted 31st October 2026) We are currently experiencing adverse weather conditions associated with El Niño, which may result in operational disruptions and delays to some of our flights. Based on the current weather forecasts, these conditions may persist over the coming days. Please be assured that our team is closely monitoring the […]