SITA and Orange Business Strengthen Aviation Connectivity For A More Resilient Future
(Posted 21st March 2025) In a significant step for aviation connectivity, SITA and Orange Business have extended their partnership for another five years, strengthening a collaboration that has been in place since 2001. This renewed five-year agreement provides stronger longterm stability and brings fresh opportunities to make connectivity more agile and efficient for airlines and […]
TravelComments.com – /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Sendelingsdrift Pontoon Closed Due to High Orange River Levels
(Posted 20th March 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the immediate closure of the pontoon at the Sendelingsdrift border post in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park due to rising water levels in the Orange River. Visitors planning to enter the park should use the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga: Five Nature Reserves closed due to strike action!
(Posted 20th March 2025) The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that five nature reserves under its management are temporarily closed to the public due to an ongoing strike by employees. The affected reserves in Mpumalanga include the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia flooding update: Roads to avoid & current conditions!
(Posted 20th March 2025) Following recent heavy rains in Namibia, several roads across the country are damaged, flooded, or unsafe for travel. Many rivers are in full flood, making driving conditions hazardous…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Uganda Airlines to launch direct flights between Entebbe London!
(Posted 20th March 2025) Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, is set to introduce direct flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe and Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, UK. Starting 18 May 2025, the airline will operate… READ MORE Adds ATCNews: Due to the extraordinary delays in launching the route to the UK has the airline lost their Heathrow […]
Etihad and Ethiopian engage in joint venture
(Posted 20th March 2025) • Agreement signed in Ethiopia’s capital will unlock stunning networks of both airlines giving passengers seamless connections across Africa, the Middle East and Asia • Etihad Airways to start nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa on 1 October, and Ethiopian Airlines to start flights to Abu […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 20th March 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Absa Group names Standard Bank South Africa head Kenny Fihla as new CEO Reuters South Africa’s Absa Group (ABGJ.J) on Monday named former Standard Bank South Africa chief (SBKJ.J) Kenny Fihla as its new CEO, effective June 17. Fihla joined Standard Bank Group in 2006 and has held […]
THE AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2025 OFFICIALLY CLOSES
(Posted 21st March 2025) The 7 th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge has now been officially closed, following an exciting period of innovative submissions from young change-makers. A staggering 151 entries were received from across the African continent. The submission period for the innovation challenge has concluded, and we are now evaluating entries. […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shops announce adjusted hours for March stocktaking
(Posted 20th March 2025) The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park management (SANParks) has announced temporary changes to the operating hours of all shops in the National Park on select dates in March 2025 due to monthly stocktaking. On… READ MORE
Aviation Security Leaders Call for Digital Identity
(Posted 20th March 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency. Leading government and industry stakeholders in aviation security participating in the Sydney Leaders Week Conference supported this position, emphasizing the need for collaboration in implementing Verifiable […]
Restoring Okomu National Park’s integrity for eco-tourism development
(Posted 20th March 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and EnviroNews Nigeria In spite of its values to national development in tourism sector, concerned citizens note that illegal logging, poaching, and encroachment by farmers once threatened its rich ecosystem, home to the endangered African forest elephant and the white-throated monkey – […]
South Africa’s MICE Market Turns its Attention to ASIA – Here’s Why It Matters
(Posted 20th March 2025) MICE tourism has become a cornerstone of South Africa’s US$2.53bn travel and tourism industry, driving business travel while significantly boosting the national economy through direct and indirect spend as well as downstream investments. Yet the sector’s impact can be seen everywhere, with MICE also serving as a strategic gateway […]
ASKY modernizes its fleet with a new Boeing 737 MAX 8
(Posted 20th March 2025) As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and rejuvenate its fleet, Pan-African airline ASKY is proud to announce the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8, registered as ET-BBB, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. This next-generation aircraft, fresh from the factory, offers a seating capacity of […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways (SAA) pilots begin “work-to-rule” industrial action
(Posted 19th March 2025) South African Airways (SAA) has announced that pilots affiliated with the SAA Pilots Association (SAAPA) and the National Transport Movement (NTM) Pilot Forum have commenced “work-to-rule” industrial action as of 19 March 2025…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia Airports Company (NAC): Travel advisory for Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek ahead of Independence celebrations & presidential inauguration
(Posted 19th March 2025) In celebration of Namibia’s 35th Independence Anniversary and the inauguration of the country’s 5th President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on 21 March 2025, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has issued an important advisory for travelers flying to or from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Traffic Alert: Major delays on routes to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) due to EMPD protest
(Posted 19th March 2025) The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed significant traffic delays on key routes leading to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The disruption is caused by an ongoing protest by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officials, reportedly related to salary adjustments and overtime cuts. Affected Routes:… READ MORE
Hanoi to be next Ethiopian destination
(Posted 19th March 2025) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, is delighted to announce the commencement of a new four times weekly passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting from 10th of July 2025. This new route will further enhance Ethiopian Airlines’ global […]
Airlink announces new Cape Town-Gaborone route and extra Nairobi & Lusaka flights
(Posted 19th March 2025) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will boost its Nairobi and Lusaka services with additional flights from 30th of March 2025. Three weekly night-time return flights will operate between Johannesburg and Nairobi. These augment Airlink’s daily service launched in 2023 when the airline became the first private-sector carrier to […]
IATA CO2 Connect Enhanced with SAF Accounting
(Posted 19th March 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This follows the recent publication of the IATA SAF Accounting & Reporting Methodology which includes specific accounting rules and practices on how to […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New floating docking jetty enhances accessibility on Impalila Island!
(Posted 19th March 2025) A state-of-the-art floating docking jetty has been commissioned on Impalila Island in Namibia’s Zambezi Region, significantly improving connectivity between the island and the mainland. Designed to adapt to fluctuating water levels, the jetty… READ MORE
Researching the surprising ecological afterlife of elephants
(Posted 19th March 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Nate Scharping, Marquette.edu In March 2024, in the middle of Novalee Sweeney’s first trip to South Africa’s Kruger National Park, the Marquette microbial ecology doctoral student stumbled into the middle of both a tragedy and an opportunity. While returning to camp, she […]
IATA Welcomes Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’
(Posted 19th March 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the Kingdom of Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’ aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and further strengthening the country’s position as a major global and regional aviation hub. Aviation is a key pillar of Morocco’s economy. In 2023, aviation […]
TravelComments.com – Time Out’s 2025 Best Food Cities: Cape Town ranks among the world’s top culinary destinations!
(Posted 18th March 2025) Time Out, the renowned global culture, entertainment, and events magazine, has released its highly anticipated ranking of the world’s 20 best cities for food in 2025. To compile this list, Time Out surveyed thousands of locals worldwide, asking them to rate their city’s food scene based on 18 key factors—including […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe announces Lusaka flights
(Posted 18th March 2025) Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to announce the introduction of a scheduled flight service from Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare to Lusaka, Zambia commencing on Wednesday 09th of April 2025. The new route will initially operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fastjet will […]
Auric Air Tanzania – Low Season, High Savings
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Ethiopian Airlines expands Charter Service with Boeing 737-800 Business Jet
(Posted 18th March 2025) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful airline, has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet, dedicated exclusively to VIP and smaller group charter flights. This new offering reaffirms Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to serving Africa’s investors, business communities, and all travellers seeking a premium charter […]
TravelComments.com – Windhoek: Avis Dam to become a conservation and recreation hub
(Posted 18th March 2025) The Avis Dam, located on the eastern edge of Windhoek, Namibia, is set to be transformed into a premier conservation, recreation, and community engagement hub. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Gondwana Collection Namibia, PSG Wealth Namibia, and Greenspace Namibia, a voluntary non-profit NGO, to […]
Algeria steps up preparations for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) as six-month countdown starts
(Posted 18th March 2025) IATF is a platform for boosting trade and investment in Africa and aims to tap into opportunities from AfCFTA’s single market of over 1.4 billion people and a GDP of over US$3.5 trillion Preparations are on course for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and […]
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Sweeps IJGlobal and Global Capital Awards
(Posted 18th March 2025) Earning Guarantor of the Year, the Market Innovation Award, and African Deal of the Year reaffirms AFC’s expertise in attracting global capital to African markets Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been honoured with three prestigious accolades, further underscoring its impact in shaping Africa’s […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 11, 2025
(Posted 18th March 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. The BARSA Aviation Summit 2025 took place from March 13 to 14 at the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Organized by the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa), the […]
