Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Welcomes Tropical General Investment Group as Official Premier Partner
(Posted 25th August 2025) TGI will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of IATF2025 which aims to boost trade and investment in Africa Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment platform, is pleased to welcome Tropical General Investment Group (TGI) as an Official Premier Partner. As a […]
Target the domestic market at Spotlight TravelExpo Kampala on August 28
(Posted 25th August 2025) African hotel groups, airlines, tourism organizations, and safari lodges are invited to exhibit at SPOTLIGHT TRAVELEXPO KAMPALA – B2B Workshop on 28th of August at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. 20 Exhibitors from Kenya, Tanzania, Seychelles, Zanzibar and South Africa have already confirmed their participation The focus of this TravelExpo will be to […]
Malawi Airlines intends to launch Entebbe flights
(Posted 24th August 2025) Malawi Airlines is going ahead with plans to launch direct flights to Entebbe, Uganda, as part of an East African network expansion, likely to also include Rwanda and Mozambique at a later time. It could at this time not be established if the planned flight will be operated in […]
Three arrested with ivory worth Sh700,000 in Lunga Lunga, Kwale / Kenya
(Posted 24th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), August 21, 2025 There was drama when three men were arrested as they waited to meet a potential buyer of elephant tusks weighing seven kilos in Lunga Lunga, Kwale county. The tusks were valued at Sh700,000, Kenya Wildlife […]
Mt. Kenya 10to4 – #FORWILDLIFERANGERS
(Posted 24th August 2025) Every day, Mount Kenya Trust’s rangers put their lives on the line to protect our forests, wildlife, and communities. They patrol vast, rugged landscapes, confront poachers, limit forest destruction, and, as trained wild land firefighters, respond to wildfires all to safeguard the mountain that is our water tower, our home, and our […]
TravelComments.com – Agulhas National Park: Cape Agulhas Lighthouse to reopen after restoration works!
(Posted 23td August 2025) The iconic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, located in Agulhas National Park at the southernmost tip of Africa, is set to welcome visitors again from Friday, 29 August 2025. The historic landmark has been closed since 01 August 2025 to undergo essential repair and restoration work after suffering damage from a lightning strike […]
Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9): Japan International Cooperation Agency and African Development Bank sign agreement to extend Enhanced Private Sector Assistance initiative for $5.5 billion
(Posted 23rd August 2025) The EPSA non-sovereign operations component helps finance the Bank’s private sector operations through a line of credit from JICA to the Bank on concessional terms The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Bank on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the sixth phase of […]
Zimbabwe government to set up fund to compensate farmers
(Posted 23rd August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Don Makanyanga, Herald (Zimbabwe), August 21, 2025 THE Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu, says the Government is planning to set up a fund to compensate farmers who have lost their crops due to wildlife. She was responding to a […]
US proposes zero new protections for traded wildlife at upcoming CITES CoP
(Posted 23td August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Spoorthy Raman, Mongabay (U.S), At the end of 2025, representatives from 185 countries will convene in Uzbekistan to discuss the fate of sharks, African hornbills, hyenas, vultures, palm trees and other threatened species. The group’s decisions will, in part, decide the survival […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Letaba Rest Camp restaurant renovations underway until October 2025!
(Posted 22nd August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the restaurant at Letaba Rest Camp in the heart of Kruger National Park is currently undergoing planned renovations. While the project will temporarily reduce normal seating capacity, visitors can rest assured that sit-down meals and full dining services will still be available throughout the renovation […]
IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) Xiamen, China, 14 -16 October 2025
(Posted 22nd August 2025) It is a pleasure to invite you to attend the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China from the 14 -16 October in the Fairmont Xiamen. The IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will address all aspects of aviation safety—from flight and cabin operations to maintenance and […]
Can Tech Turn the Tide on Wildlife Crime?
(Posted 22nd August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tomisin Olujinmi, Hackster.io (U.S), August 21, 2025 Wildlife crime is an existential threat to protected plant and animal species. Tigers, rhinos, elephants, and pangolins are at globally low population levels due to decades of poaching and exploitation. Less popular species like the […]
Blood Ivory and Black Markets: The Global Web of Illegal Wildlife Trade
(Posted 22nd August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Hugh Grant, Newstrail (U.S), August 20, 2025 The illegal wildlife trade is more than a conservation crisis—it is a transnational crime syndicate feeding a multibillion-dollar black market that spans continents. From forest clearings in Central Africa to back alleys in Southeast Asia, the […]
How booming elephant numbers are reshaping SA’s savanna trees
(Posted 22nd August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Herald (South Africa), August 20, 2025 Elephants are reshaping SA’s savanna trees, a new Nelson Mandela University study has found — with some species now stunted to less than 2m high, far shorter than their natural growth. The long-term research, published […]
Yankari Game Reserve: Reviving a dying pearl
(Posted 22nd August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Environews Nigeria (Nigeria), August 19, 2025 The Yankari Game Reserve, one of Nigeria’s premier national parks, has been engrossed in numerous challenges threatening its survival. These challenges range from poaching, insecurity, climate change to lack of investments and political commitments. Located in the […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 21st August 2025) CCA IN THE NEWS Microsoft, NFL announce multiyear strategic partnership extension Tip Ranks The National Football League and Microsoft (MSFT) announced a multiyear strategic partnership extension, ushering in a new era of AIinnovation across the league. Technologies like Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI are helping the league and its teams […]
From Grief to Grit: Why Esther Akinsola Is Selling 100 Journeys in 100 Days—Live
(Posted 21st August 2025) In the world of adventure travel, the line between thrill and tragedy can be heartbreakingly thin. Stories like that of Craig, who lost his wife Lisa Manders on a Safari, or the Brazilian family who lost their daughter on Mount Rinjani, are not isolated. Adventure tours have claimed lives, […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town to host the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
(Posted 21st August 2025) Cape Town, South Africa, has been officially selected to host the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, marking the first time this prestigious global event will be held on African soil. Taking place from… READ MORE
Ethiopian Airlines to Support MICE/Conferencing in Abuja with new Flights
(Posted 21st August 2025) Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events/Exhibitions MICE is one of the biggest tourism businesses all over the world and Abuja, the Nigerian capital, is beginning to become an important destination for international conferences and meetings. Recently, the Government of Nigeria re- opened the Abuja International conference Centre to join […]
IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS), 21–22 October 2025, Hong Kong SAR
(Posted 21st August 2025) We are pleased to announce that media registration for the Third IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) is open. The event will take place 21–22 October 2025 in Hong Kong SAR, hosted by Cathay Pacific. Strategically positioned just after the 42nd ICAO Assembly concludes and in advance of COP30, WSS 2025 will […]
Only 09 Days to VOTE – 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
(Posted 21st August 2025) Voting for the 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards closes in just 09 days. This year’s shortlist showcases an inspiring line-up of individuals and organisations driving net positive tourism: View All Nominees & Vote Now! Winners will be revealed at the 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards […]
THE WOLSELEY HOSPITALITY GROUP JOINS THE GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE LOYALTY PROGRAMME
(Posted 21st August 2025) The Wolseley Hospitality Group is the first restaurant group to partner with the alliance and its award-winning loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY GHA DISCOVERY members will be rewarded for dining at some of London’s best-loved restaurants Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced […]
Webinar Invitation: Fly fastjet to Zimbabwe
(Posted 20th August 2025) fastjet is a multi-award winning, IOSA certified African Airline, Connecting Zimbabwe with South Africa and Zambia. Our leisure routes boasts multiple daily fights between one of the 7 Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg, and *daily flights between Mbombela (Kruger) Nelspruit Mpumalanga and Victoria Falls. fastjet […]
Artificial Intelligence in Airports
(Posted 20th August 2025) SAVE THE DATE 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 Brought to you by: AI in Airports: Mission The AI in Airports Summit sets out […]
TravelComments.com – Reconstruction of H4-1 road in Kruger National Park underway!
(Posted 20th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the reconstruction of the flood-damaged H4-1 road, connecting Skukuza Rest Camp to Lower Sabie Rest Camp in Kruger National Park, commenced on 18 August 2025. The project is expected to be completed by… READ MORE
Airlink hands over passenger jet to help future highflyers learn aviation skills
(Posted 20th August 2025) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, has donated a decommissioned Embraer 135 passenger jet to the Gauteng Department of Basic Education (GDE) to be used as an aviation skills training aid for learners at Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation (SOS) in Kempton Park. Airlink will also fund the two-year deployment […]
TravelComments.com – Virgin Atlantic extends London Cape Town flights into April 2026!
(Posted 19th August 2025) Virgin Atlantic has announced exciting news for South African and international travellers: its popular seasonal daily service between in London and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town will operate for an extra month in 2026. The extension is designed to meet soaring demand over the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Nyathi Rest Camp in Addo Elephant National Park partially reopens from September 2025!
(Posted 19th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the planned upgrades at Nyathi Rest Camp in Addo Elephant National Park have not yet been carried out. As a result, Park Management has confirmed that the camp will partially reopen for bookings from… READ MORE
Qatar Airways to Begin Operations at The New Terminal One at JFK by 2026, Introducing Its First U.S. Lounge
(Posted 19th August 2025) Qatar Airways, named World’s Best Airline 2025 for a record ninth time by Skytrax, has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York. The award-winning carrier will move its operations to the state-of-the-art terminal in 2026 and unveil a premium, […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 33, 2025
(Posted 19th August 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trails Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. Khartoum International Airport is set to reopen in October 2025, following its closure since the April 2023 conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which devastated infrastructure and halted commercial operations. Renovations and […]
