TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: Tokai and Silvermine East trails to set to reopen after April fire!
(Posted 10th June 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that several hiking trails within Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town – including those in Tokai and Silvermine East, which cover areas such as the Kalk Bay, St. James, Muizenberg mountains, and the Steenberg Plateau – will officially reopen to the public on… READ MORE
Trent XWB-84 EP – The best widebody engine just got better
(Posted 10th June 2025) Introducing the Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP): a new era of efficiency, sustainability and profitability for our airline customers. The Trent XWB-84 is the world’s most efficient large aero engine, purpose-built for the Airbus A350-900. Together, they set the industry benchmark for fuel efficiency, delivering unparalleled reliability, durability and […]
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
(Posted 10th June 2025) JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a distributed electric powerplant to draw energy from onboard batteries, testing will verify the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic configurations of the […]
Is Your Business Ready for the New Era of African Tourism
(Posted 10th June 2025) 24 – 27 June 2025, Midrand Conference Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa SPECIAL OFFER FOR ATPSA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS FOR THE AYITIS As part of an exciting new strategic partnership, ATPSA members are invited to exhibit at the upcoming Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge (AYITIS) […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 23, 2025
(Posted 10th June 2025) Introduction. The World Bank’s study “Fueling Africa’s Flight”, released on June 4, 2025, highlights Africa’s potential to become a leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. By leveraging local feedstocks such as agricultural residues and waste oils, these countries […]
Kenya: Ivory traffickers arrested in northern Kenya as searchlight shows poachers are back with unseen ferocity after a lull
(Posted 08th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tell Media, (Kenya), June 06, 2025 The arrest of two traffickers with five elephant tusks in the far-flung Lodwar town in Turkana County has refocused the searchlight on life in the wilds as recent trends suggest a resurgence in poaching unseen since […]
‘Zimbabwe’s elephants are not surplus biomass to be disposed of for convenience’— says CNRG, condemns planned culling
(Posted 09th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Thandiwe Garusa, New Zimbabwe, (Zimbabwe) June 07, 2025 THE Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has blasted the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) for issuing permits to Save Valley Conservancy to kill 50 elephants, describing the move as misleading and unethical. […]
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50 years of services to Kigali
(Posted 09th June 2025) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline group, marked the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link […]
Malawi: Chinese ‘wildlife crime kingpin’ corruption case committed to High Court
(Posted 08th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wanangwa Mtawali-Nyasa Times (Malawi) June 05, 2025 The high-profile corruption case involving notorious Chinese wildlife crime convict Lin Yun Hua, which was being presided over by Lilongwe’s Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu, has now been committed to the High Court of Malawi. The […]
Conservation Group Condemns Elephant Culling as ‘Commercial Slaughter in Disguise’
(Posted 08th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News 263 Chat, (Zimbabwe) June 06, 2025 Local conservation and governance advocacy group the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has condemned plans by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) to cull 50 elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy, branding it a […]
Zimbabwe: Why elephant management matters … and more
(Posted 07th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Anashe Mpamombe, Herald Online, (Zimbabwe) June 06, 2025 Zimbabwe has once again demonstrated bold leadership in conservation, making a difficult but necessary decision to safeguard the integrity of its ecosystems. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has authorised the removal of […]
Kenya: Two people jailed for 14 years, another fined Ksh.3M in Baringo wildlife trophy case
(Posted 07th June 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Joseph Muia, Citizen Digital, (Kenya), June 05, 2025 Two people have been sentenced to 14 years in prison, while another was fined Ksh.3 million or serve five years in default, in a 2013 wildlife crime case involving possession and dealing of 12 […]
Registration is Open, Save with Early Bird Rates!
(Posted 07th June 2025) We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 edition of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS), taking place in vibrant Hong Kong (SAR), China, on 21-22 October 2025, and kindly hosted by Cathay Pacific. The WSS 2025 will gather over 500 professionals from the aviation, sustainability, […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga: The Graskop Gorge Viewing Lift temporarily closes for maintenance!
(Posted 07th June 2025) The Graskop Gorge Lift Company in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has announced a temporary closure of its iconic Viewing Lift for scheduled maintenance. The lift will be out of service from 17 June to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Google expands Street View coverage in Namibia to over 21,000 kilometers!
(Posted 97th June 2025) Google has officially expanded its Street View coverage in Namibia, now offering over 21,000 kilometers of immersive 360° imagery across the country’s roads, cities, and iconic landscapes. As announced on the Google Africa Blog, users can now virtually explore Namibia’s diverse destinations, including Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Grootfontein, Henties Bay, Karasburg, Keetmanshoop, Mariental, Otjiwarongo, and […]
AviaDev 2025 – SOLD OUT
(Posted 06th June 2025) 10 years ago, Mala Patel and I had an idea… To build a business-focused, networking-heavy, community-spirited, fun, entertaining, and educational event for African aviation. It would involve building business and personal relationships in both structured and informal ways, and setting politics, regulation and legislation aside to focus on […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: White rhinos return to Gonarezhou National Park after nearly 100 Years!
(Posted 06th June 2025) For the first time in almost a century, white rhinos are once again roaming freely in Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe. This groundbreaking reintroduction represents a major step toward restoring lost biodiversity and establishing a new, viable population of white rhinos in Zimbabwe’s second-largest national park. Although a few isolated sightings of white […]
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards
(Posted 06th June 2025) These awards spotlight women in Africa who are breaking barriers, building successful businesses, and transforming communities through innovative, sustainable, and impactful initiatives and solutions The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious AWIEF […]
Grumeti Air announces the discontinuation of their Kigali schedule
(Posted 05th June 2025) We wish to announce that we have made the difficult decision to gradually phase out our scheduled service to Kigali, Rwanda. Despite significant efforts and continued investment in recent years, this route has proven not to be profitable, and sadly no longer sustainable. Moving forward, we will allocate our resources […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Robben Island Tours paused from 16 June 2025 to 01 September 2025 – Here’s why!
(Posted 05th June 2025) The Robben Island Museum (RIM) has announced the temporary suspension of all public tours to Robben Island from 16 June to 01 September 2025. This closure is necessary to carry out essential maintenance and renovation work in preparation for a major global event – South Africa’s hosting of the… READ MORE
EU bans Tanzanian airlines from flying to / from EU countries
(Posted 05th June 2025) The latest update of the notorious EU aviation ‘blacklist’ has banned all airlines from Tanzania to fly to the EU, from the EU and across EU airspace. In the same list does also include Suriname as a newly listed country. The European Commission updated the EU aviation […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 05th June 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Sharjah Airport welcomes the first Ethiopian airlines flight in a milestone expansion toward Africa Business Insider Africa As part of a significant expansion of its route network into Africa, Sharjah Airport has officially welcomed the first direct flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on June […]
JOBURG GEARS UP TO HOST 7TH AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT
(Posted 05th June 2025) Excitement is building in Johannesburg as the city gears up to welcome international delegates for the highly anticipated 7th edition of theAfrica Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (www.youthtourismsummit.com). Organisers and host partners are thrilled to announce an impressive lineup of global industry thought leaders who will […]
Mauritius charts bold new course as government targets investment, growth, and global appeal
(Posted 05th June 2025) Mauritius’ economic outlook and investment opportunities will be a central focus at the third instalment of the annual API Mauritius & Indian Oceans Property Investment Forum, which will take place on 26 June at the InterContinental Hotel in Mauritius With a new government at the helm, Mauritius […]
Cape Town is Hot Property
(Posted 05th June 2025) Cape Town’s hospitality and real estate industries are experiencing remarkable growth, reinforcing the city’s current status as Africa’s premier destination for tourism and investment. This surge bodes well for the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit Africa, the continent’s most influential hospitality & tourism investment conference, which comes to “The Mother […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa seasonal weather update: June – October 2025 forecast released!
(Posted 05th June 2025) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has published its Seasonal Climate Watch for the period June to October 2025. According to the latest report, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) remains in a neutral phase and is expected to stay neutral for the foreseeable future. While ENSO is a key global climate driver, it typically… READ MORE
Africa Investment Forum Partners Sign Partnership Framework Agreement at African Bank Development Bank
(Posted 05th June 2025) Launched in 2018, the Africa Investment Forum platform has solidified its standing as Africa’s premier investment marketplace for global investors and has garnered nearly $225 billion in investment interest to date On the sidelines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings (www.AfDB.org), founding partners of the Africa […]
Nigeria’s VivaJets Receives Air Operator Certificate, Advocates Free Aviation in Africa
(Posted 05th June 2025) Having an African AOC gives the firm commercial rights into the 34 countries which have ratified the Yamoussoukro decision, a precursor to the Single African Air Transport Market, (SAATM) Frontline Nigerian business aviation firm, VivaJets, has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority […]
TravelComments.com – Sardine Run 2025: Swimming banned on these 25 South Coast beaches!
(Posted 04th June 2025) The Sardine Run, often hailed as one of the world’s most spectacular marine wildlife events, is currently underway along South Africa’s east coast, typically occurring between May and July each year. This natural phenomenon marks the largest fish migration in the Southern Hemisphere, with billions of sardines (Sardinops sagax) moving in […]
Hemingways Collection expands into Rwanda
(Posted 04th June 2025) It was a landmark moment for Hemingways Collection, as they took their first step beyond Kenya. They shared the news that Hemingways Collection has officially acquired Heaven Holdings in Rwanda, marking their first acquisition outside of Kenya. For Hemingwaya this is more than just an expansion, it’s a […]
