Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 32, 2025
(Posted 12th August 2025) Read Africa’s most comprehensive aviation news updates, courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2024 World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report on August 4, 2025, revealing key trends shaping global aviation. Passenger traffic grew by […]
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Keynote Speakers for 2025 Conference in Cape Town
(Posted 12th August 2025) BADEA, OCP Africa, DCO, City of Cape Town, UNDP and others to headline AWIEF’s 11th flagship event The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced a powerful line-up of headline and international speakers for its prestigious annual conference taking place at the Cape Town […]
TravelComments.com – eSwatini announces dates for the 2025 Umhlanga Reed Dance!
(Posted 11th August 2025) eSwatini Tourism has officially confirmed the dates for the 2025 Umhlanga Reed Dance, the most iconic cultural festival in eSwatini. This year’s event will begin on 02 September 2025, with the main day (Day 7) taking place on Monday, 08 September 2025. On this day, the grand ceremony will unfold in […]
Police arrest suspect with elephant tusks in Migori County
(Posted 11th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sandra Zynant, TV47 Digital (Kenya), August 8, 2025 A multi-agency team comprising the National Police Service, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and other partners yesterday arrested a foreign national in Nyamosense, Migori County. Acting on intelligence, the team apprehended the suspect, who was […]
Maputo Court postpones trial again of individuals accused of trafficking 644 ivory horns
(Posted 09th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Salvador Baloi, MZNews, (Mozambique), August 7, 2025 The Maputo City Judicial Court postponed the trial of the eight individuals accused of involvement in the trafficking of 644 ivory horns bound for the United Arab Emirates. According to a NewsHowever, the absence of the […]
CEM Africa Summit 2025 to Tackle the New Customer Experience (CX) Mandate: Connection, Trust, and Real Value
(Posted 09th August 2025) Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and rapid technological disruption, African CX leaders are under more pressure than ever to deliver value that is both measurable and meaningful As the continent’s leading customer experience (CX) event returns to Cape Town next week, the CEM Africa Summit 2025 […]
Kampala Festival set to return in 2025 after many years
(Posted 08th August 2025) The Kampala Capital City Authority has confirmed that they will launch the official countdown for the revived Kampala Festival on the 16th of August, at which time they will also announce the dates the festival will be held later this year. The last edition of the popular festival was […]
Radisson Blu named “Africa’s Leading Hotel Brand” for the fourth consecutive year
(Posted 08th August 2025) Over the past fifteen months, the Group has signed eleven hotels and opened seven, bringing its African portfolio to 100 hotels in more than 30 countries and cementing its status as the continent’s most active international operator Radisson Blu has once again secured top honors at the […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates reaching one million open rooms worldwide
(Posted 08th August 2025) IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces that it has surpassed one million open rooms across the globe, as demand for its brands continues to grow. Buoyed by an expanding travel industry and a proven global strategy, IHG has experienced remarkable growth, opening […]
Airlink and Azorra finalise lease for 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
(Posted 08th August 2025) Airlink and Azorra have finalised a lease agreement that will see the Johannesburg- headquartered airline acquire 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for later this year. This follows the previously announced selection of the E195-E2s by Airlink, South Africa’s leading full-service airline. […]
AMREF Citation 560XL crashes after take off in Nairobi
(Posted 07th August 2025) An AMREF (African Medical Research Foundation) Citation 560XL air ambulance jet reportedly crashed this afternoon not long after take off from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport while heading for Hargeisa / Republic of Somaliland. Registered as 5Y-FDM, MSN 560-5674 did the aircraft have four personnel on board. All four were killed […]
TravelComments.com – Temporary water supply disruption at Skukuza Rest Camp in Kruger National Park!
(Posted 07th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued a notice regarding a temporary water supply issue currently affecting one of the camping areas and accommodation units 210 to 216 at Skukuza Rest Camp, located in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. SANParks teams are actively investigating the cause of the problem and working diligently to […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 07th August 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave CEO: Cross-Border Payments, Key Infrastructure for Africa’s Economic Growth IT News Africa Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has emphasized that seamless and interoperable cross-border payments are central to unlocking Africa’s next phases of economic growth.Flutterwave provides multinational giants like Uber, notable payment […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia boosts regional and domestic connectivity with expanded flight schedule!
(Posted 07th August 2025) Zambian regional airline Proflight Zambia has unveiled a series of flight schedule enhancements across its domestic and regional network. These updates are designed to improve travel flexibility, enhance passenger comfort, and strengthen connectivity for both business and leisure travellers…. READ MORE
Regulatory Risk, Reputation, and the New Role of Comms in Africa
(Posted 07th August 2025) Why communications is now a compliance function – and what African markets reveal about risk, regulation, and trust in 2025 Strategic communications is in a pressure phase. Regulation is moving faster. Investors are watching harder. And public backlash arrives in hours, not days. Across industries, communications is no […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel : Chooose Integrates IATA CO2 Connect Data into its Platform
(Posted 07th August 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed an agreement with software company Chooose to expand market access to IATA CO2 Connect emissions data. Airlines managing their SAF programs via the Chooose platform will now be able to deliver IATA CO2 Connect’s trusted data—based on real operational inputs […]
TravelComments.com – South African Weather Service releases Seasonal Climate Watch: August – December 2025 outlook!
(Posted 06th August 2025) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has published its latest Seasonal Climate Watch, offering a long-range weather outlook for the period August to December 2025. The report highlights that the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) remains in a neutral phase, with no significant shifts anticipated in the coming months. It’s important to note that ENSO typically […]
One arrested, seven elephant tusks seized In Migori / Kenya
(Posted 06th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News John Mutiso, Uzalendo News (Kenya), August 5, 2025 A joint operation conducted today by officers from the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) led to the arrest of an individual in Migori County. In a statement by NPS, […]
Alain St.Ange responds to statements made by the President during his visit to Seychelles International Airport
(Posted 06th August 2025) On 31st July 2025, President Wavel Ramkalawan made an unscheduled visit to Seychelles International Airport. According to news reports and the official State House website, the visit was framed as a “technical site inspection” to discuss the Airport Redevelopment Project. During a hastily arranged press conference, the President denied […]
Zimbabwe to lead African Wildlife Negotiations . . . Prof Gandiwa appointed Chair of new continental body
(Posted 06th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rutendo Nyeve, Herald (Zimbabwe), August 4, 2025 ZIMBABWE has taken the lead in shaping Africa’s voice on global wildlife matters following the country’s appointment to chair the newly formed African Group of Negotiators on Wildlife (AGN). The development follows the 20th Ordinary Session […]
World Bank Group joins African Development Bank Group and Mastercard as Co-Chair of Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa
(Posted 06th August 2025) The World Bank Group will contribute to the initiative its expertise, data driven insights, and experience supporting sustainable digital transformation The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa, joining current co-chairs the African Development Bank […]
Two Burundians Charged Over Illegal Possession of Ksh 12M Elephant Tusks
(Posted 06th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rene Otinga, Kenyans.Co.Ke (Kenya), August 4, 2025 Two Burundian nationals have been charged in a Mombasa court for possession and attempted sale of elephant tusks worth over Ksh12 million. The pair was arraigned in court on Monday, August 4, a day after they were nabbed […]
Invest Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates Announce Partnership for The Africa Debate
(Posted 06th August 2025) As Africa undergoes a generational shift toward industrialisation, digitalisation, and green transition, the event offers a timely and focused platform to deepen UAE–Africa economic cooperation Invest Africa, the leading platform for promoting trade and investment across the African continent, is proud to announce a partnership with the […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues on SAF Pathway for Africa, Wed 06 August, 11:00 UTC (14:00 EAT)
(Posted 06th August 2025) The August Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Sharon Mahony, Associate – Sustainable Aviation, Envisa and Mr. Serguei Poppeleer, CEO – Bleriot Holdings on Wednesday, 06 August at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). The discussion will delve into aviation environmental sustainability initiatives and especially the production and use […]
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards reveals nominees and opens voting for 2025 programme
(P0sted 06th August 2025) The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has today announced the official shortlist of nominees and opened voting for its highly anticipated 2025 programme. The shortlist of nominees, drawn from across the globe, features an inspiring range of individuals and organisations accelerating change and delivering impact in net-positive tourism. A record […]
Transforming dust: How Eritrea’s dams are revitalizing the land
(Posted 05th August 2025) A network of masonry dams is slowly transforming Eritrea’s rural landscape, bringing clean water, food security, and new hope to remote farming communities once battered by drought In villages across Eritrea’s dry interior, change is quietly flowing. Where seasonal rivers once surged and vanished without trace, hand-built […]
TravelComments.com – Self-drive guide to Botswana: Everything you need to know!
(Posted 05th August 2025) Planning a self-drive adventure through Botswana? You’re in for one of Africa’s most unforgettable travel experiences. Known for its pristine wilderness, abundant wildlife, and remote 4×4-only terrain, Botswana is a top destination for adventurous road trippers. Whether you’re dreaming of mokoro safaris in the Okavango Delta, wild camping in Chobe National Park, or traversing the Makgadikgadi salt […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 31, 2025
(Posted 05th August 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged African governments to prioritize aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and regional connectivity, highlighting its $75 billion contribution to the continent’s GDP and support for over […]
IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report
(Posted 04th August 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. […]
Boeing kicks off 777-8 Freighter production
(Posted 04th August 2025) Boeing started production of the 777-8 Freighter recently with teams drilling the first hole in the wing spar. The airplane is designed to be the world’s largest and most capable twin-engine freighter. With that step – Boeing’s traditional start of major assembly – the 777/777X team has started […]
