TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Renovations underway at Olifants Rest Camp and Balule Satellite Camp!
(Posted 15th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that a series of renovations have commenced at Olifants Rest Camp in Kruger National Park from 15 August 2025 until further notice. These upgrades form part of ongoing efforts to improve visitor facilities and enhance the overall guest experience. The renovation work includes:… READ MORE
West Pokot to harness opportunities in tapping tourism
(Posted 15th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Anthony Melly, Kenya Times (Kenya), August 13, 2025 Speaking during the World Elephant Day celebrations at Sarmach Primary school in Nasolot National Reserve, West Pokot County, the Conservation Secretary at the State Department for Wildlife, Dr John Chumo, stated that if conservancies […]
TravelComments.com – Mountain Zebra National Park introduces two lions from Addo Elephant National Park!
(Posted 15th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced a significant development at Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP), situated just outside Nxuba (formerly Cradock) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. On 11 July 2025, two male lions from the nearby Addo Elephant National Park, named Niklaas and Witwarm, were relocated to the National Park as part of SANParks’ ongoing predator management […]
Fifth Boeing B777-9 takes flight
(Posted 15th August 2025) The fifth Washington-built Boeing 777-9 took off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, Tuesday at 11:03 a.m., a sign of progress for the company’s widebody program as the team works to deliver the first airplane in 2026. The flight marked the first time in nearly five years the team […]
In the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Slop, Trust is a Human Advantage
(Posted 15th August 2025) The recent fallout from OpenAI’s indexing scandal – where shared ChatGPT conversations were found discoverable via Google Search – is a stark reminder of what happens when content is detached from context, consent and control By Bas Wijne, CEO, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) AI-generated content is flooding the internet, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: New lion research project launched in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park!
(Posted 15th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks), in collaboration with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), has launched an exciting new lion research project in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, a premier wildlife destination spanning South Africa and Botswana. The initiative aims to gather essential scientific data on the park’s lion population—determining how many lions live here, […]
Third IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Hong Kong
(Posted 15th August 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong SAR, China, on 21–22 October 2025, hosted by Cathay Pacific. The event will bring together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, and policy to advance the industry’s commitment to achieving net zero CO2 emissions by […]
Register Now – AFRAA 57 AGA, 30 Nov – 02 December, Luanda – Angola
(Posted 15th August 2025) Get ready for Africa’s biggest aviation gathering of the year! The African Airlines Association invites you to the 57th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), happening 30 November – 02 December 2025 at the HCTA Talatona Convention Centre, Luanda, Angola. This year’s AGA, hosted by TAAG Angola under […]
TravelComments.com – Namaqua National Park: Wildflower season bursts into full bloom!
(Posted 15th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the flower season at Namaqua National Park is in full swing, transforming the arid Namaqualand landscape into a breathtaking mosaic of colour. Thanks to excellent seasonal rainfall, vast fields of daisies, succulents, and rare blooms are now carpeting the veld — an unmissable […]
Akwaaba Travel Market to Unpack strategies to Grow Tourism in Africa through Domestic Tourism
(Posted 15th August 2025) On the 15th September 2025, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and travel enthusiasts will gather at the Eko Hotels & Suites Convention Centre in Lagos to share insights, profile country-specific strategies and chart the way forward for a more connected and vibrant African tourism market. The upcoming African Tourism Conference […]
African Development Bank and partners drive data transformation in Africa with Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX) and Open Data Platform 2.0 training
(Posted 15th August 2025) SDMX has emerged as a leading global standard for statistical data exchange, enabling greater efficiency, automation, and integration across national, regional, and global statistical systems The Statistics Department of the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), in collaboration with the African Union Institute of Statistics (STATAFRIC), the Africa […]
Presidential remarks spark concern over political interference in Sports Governance in Seychelles
(Posted 14th August 2025) The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, made an unusual move during a national press conference on 13 August, publicly accusing the country’s aquatic sports federation of undermining a young athlete’s international career. The allegations, made without supporting evidence, have raised serious questions about political interference in the independent governance […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 14th August 2025) CCA IN THE NEWS 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit CNBC Africa The 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted in Luanda, Angola by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), convened a record-breaking gathering of stakeholders from both sides of the Atlantic to forge new pathways to prosperity. Held in partnership with the […]
South Africa celebrates World Elephant Day with strong conservation commitments
(Posted 14th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Independent Online (South Africa), August 12, 2024 SOUTH Africa marked World Elephant Day today with a renewed commitment to elephant conservation, as the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) convened a high-level dialogue with stakeholders at the Southern African Elephant Indaba […]
RENOWNED MICE & BUSINESS TOURISM EXPERTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AT THE 2025 MICE MASTERCLASS.
(Posted 14th August 2025) Africa Tourism Partners invites all tourism stakeholders to register and be part of an unforgettable learning experience at this year’s Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass. The MICE Masterclass will be held on Wednesday 27 and 28 August 2025 at BDO Offices, Wanderers Office Park, 52 Corlett Dr, Illovo, […]
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the dates for the South African National Parks Week 2025!
(Posted 14th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially announced the dates for the 20th annual South African National Parks Week, a highly anticipated event that gives locals the chance to explore some of South Africa’s most iconic natural treasures for free. This year’s National Parks Week will run from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Sendelingsdrift pontoon ferry reopens!
(Posted 14th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the pontoon ferry at the Sendelingsdrift border post in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park will be fully operational again from 20 August 2025…. READ MORE
Nigeria’s shrinking elephant population sparks urgent calls for conservation action
(Posted 14th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Oladehinde Oladipo, Business Day (Nigeria), August 12, 2025 Wildlife conservationists are sounding an urgent alarm over Nigeria’s rapidly dwindling elephant population as the world marks World Elephant Day under the global theme “Bringing the world together to help elephants”. Conservation organisation Wild Africa […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Temporary shop hour changes in August 2025!
(Posted 13th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary adjustments to the operating hours of selected shops in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during August 2025. The changes are due to routine monthly stocktaking and will affect visitors at Mata Mata Rest Camp, Nossob Rest Camp, and Twee Rivieren Rest Camp on specific dates…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Proflight Zambia to launch new service between Lusaka and Windhoek!
(Posted 13th August 2025) Zambian regional airline Proflight Zambia is set to expand its Southern African network with the introduction of a brand-new route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, starting 03 March 2026. The service will operate three times a week – on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays – offering travellers greater connectivity and convenience between Zambia and Namibia…. READ MORE
Free Webinar & MICE Masterclass 2025
(Posted 14th August 2025) MICE Masterclass Webinar Hosted By Marriott International & ATPSA Do you feel that your business has been stagnant and that you need a boost with fresh insights to catch up on global MICE Business trends? The Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA) and Marriott International are pleased […]
Turkish Airlines is finally given permission to return to Mombasa
(Posted 13th August 2025) Turkish Airlines, a member of StarAlliance, will finally be able to resume flights to Mombasa, commencing on October 26th this year. Initially operating three flights per week – and reportedly limited to only 150 seats maximum – does this nevertheless vastly improve Mombasa’s international connectivity at a time when […]
African Development Bank backs Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to boost Agenda 2063 implementation across Africa
(Posted 13th August 2025) The training is part of broader efforts to enhance institutional and human capacity across the continent The African Development Bank is supporting a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its Joint […]
WTM Africa Announces Strategic Women-Focused Partnerships for 2026
(Posted 13th August 2025) Women make up 70% of Africa’s tourism workforce – yet hold less than 40% of management roles. WTM Africa’s newly announced partnerships with Women in MICE and Women in Tourism (WIT) aim to shift this balance, creating platforms that recognise, celebrate, and elevate women into leadership positions across the […]
Youth Charter Issues Global Call to Action on United Nations (UN) International Youth Day: “From Rhetoric to Reality”
(Posted 12th August 2025) The Youth Charter, a UK-based charity with a 32-year track record of engaging, equipping, and empowering young people in over 40 countries warns that without urgent, coordinated action, a generation’s potential will be lost On UN International Youth Day 2025, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has issued a […]
Mozambique: Elephant stuck in mud for 2 days saved after 8-hour rescue
(Posted 12th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Club of Mozambique (Mozambique), August 11, 2025 An elephant trapped in the mud for two days near Mágoè National Park was saved by Mozambican rangers who deployed 2,000 litres of water to facilitate the rescue, an eight-hour effort. The elephant had been […]
African Development Bank Sign a Mandate Letter for financing Africa’s Largest Aviation Infrastructure Project
(Posted 12th August 2025) Following the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) on March 24th this year, Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport, a transformative aviation […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Urikaruus Wilderness Camp to temporarily close for maintenance in August–September 2025!
(Posted 12th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Urikaruus Wilderness Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park will be closed for essential maintenance from 11 August 2025… READ MORE
African Development Bank and Invest in Africa Sign $850,000 Grant Agreement to Boost Inclusive Green Jobs in Ghana and Senegal
(Posted 12th August 2025) By strengthening capacity and integrating micro enterprises into green value chains, the project seeks to stimulate local job creation and promote inclusive participation in Africa’s green economy The African Development Bank has signed a $850,000 grant agreement with Invest in Africa (IIA), a non-profit organization, to support […]
AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025 closes with over USD 300 million in deals
(Posted 12th August 2025) A total of eight major deals and memoranda were announced over the course of the forum, spanning infrastructure, tourism, digital transformation, and trade finance The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) has concluded with over US $300 million in investment and trade deals signed and a robust communiqué […]
