TravelComments.com – Namibia: Swakopmund’s National Marine Aquarium still closed as renovation delays continue!
(Posted 25th July 2025) Swakopmund’s popular National Marine Aquarium, a longstanding attraction for tourists and marine enthusiasts in Namibia, remains closed more than a year after a major N$20 million renovation project was announced. Despite initial plans to upgrade the facility – the first such overhaul since its opening nearly 30 years ago – no physical construction […]
TravelComments.com – Wildflower season in South Africa (2025): Best time & places to visit!
(Posted 25th July 2025) Every year, from late July to September, parts of South Africa burst into an extraordinary kaleidoscope of color as millions of wildflowers bloom across the landscape. The most renowned wildflower regions include the Namaqua National Park, the West Coast National Park, Nieuwoudtville, the Cederberg Mountains, and the Biedouw Valley near Clanwilliam – each offering a unique and breathtaking floral spectacle. […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia unveils upgraded banknotes and brand-new coin series!
(Posted 24th July 2025) The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has officially launched a new generation of upgraded banknotes and completely redesigned coins, marking a major milestone as the central bank celebrates its 35th anniversary. Under the theme “Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our Pride – Meet the Next Generation of the Namibia Dollar,” the new […]
Airbus bags order for 90 aircraft
(Posted 24th July 2025) Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, comprising 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo. This incremental order brings Avolon’s total to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos. Andy Cronin, Avolon CEO, commented, “This order demonstrates our strong confidence in the long-term demand for new […]
Three poachers arrested in Ankasa Conservation area after failed bribery attempt
(Posted 24th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News My Joy Online (Ghana), July 22, 2025 Three suspected poachers are facing prosecution after being arrested for illegal hunting in the Ankasa Conservation Area, Ghana’s last remaining wet evergreen rainforest. The arrest, made on 9th July 2025, highlights the growing efforts of park […]
How KWS captured and translocated two elephants that had caused tension in Karare area
(Posted 24th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Michael Majanga, TV47 digital (Kenya), July 23, 2025 The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) successfully have carried out a capture and translocation exercise of two elephants that had strayed into Karare area in Marsabit Central Sub-County. The two adult bull elephants had caused human-wildlife […]
Virunga National Park surveillance aircraft crashes under unclear circumstances
(Posted 24th July 2025) A micro aviation Bat Hawk reconnaissance aircraft crashed near Ishango / Congo DR, killing both occupants. The aircraft was engaged in guarding the Virunga National Park to ensure the safety of Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN) agents operating in the Park. Circumstances are unclear at present as to […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 24th July 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Dubai Health and GE HealthCare to enhance Point-of-Care Ultrasound education Bio Spectrum Dubai Health and GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) practices and co-developing innovative […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa crowned the World’s Top Wine Tourism Destination for 2025!
(Posted 24th July 2025) South Africa has been named the #1 Wine Tourism Destination in the World for 2025, according to a global study released by Titan Travel. Beating out world-renowned contenders like Portugal and Italy, the country achieved a top score of 8.38 out of 10 – thanks to its unbeatable combination of affordable […]
Qatar Airways Partners with Academy Award-Winning Composer Hans Zimmer for a Signature Symphony
(Posted 24th July 2025) Qatar Airways has unveiled an iconic partnership with the multiple Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to create a new sonic identity for the airline, featuring a signature sound that will elevate the passenger experience onboard and beyond. The exclusive score will be featured across Qatar Airways’ onboard […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE STRENGTHENS ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH THREE SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
(Posted 24th July 2025) UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced three appointments to strengthen its leadership team – all held by accomplished female executives. Katharina Dein has been promoted to Vice President Commercial, Jelena Kezika becomes Vice President Strategy, and Andrea Krenn takes on the new […]
Fastjet set to launch Bulawayo to Victoria Falls flights
(Posted 23trd July 2025) Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is delighted to announce the introduction of flights from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, commencing on Friday, 08 August 2025. The new domestic route will operate four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Fastjet will deploy its Embraer fleet on this route. […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Fuel shortage at Punda Maria Rest Camp – nearest alternatives listed!
(Posted 23rd July 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) announced on 22 July 2025 that the petrol station at Punda Maria Rest Camp, the northernmost full rest camp in Kruger National Park, is currently experiencing a shortage of unleaded fuel due to a faulty pump. Travellers planning to refuel at the camp are advised to […]
Knysna’s Elusive Elephant Spotted Again, Giving A Gentle Reminder of Wild Magic
(Posted 23rd July 2025) Tyler Leigh Vivier, Good Things Guy (South Africa), July 21, 2025 Knysna, South Africa (21 July 2025) – A rare and beautiful moment has stirred hearts across the Garden Route. The elusive Knysna elephant has been spotted once more, captured on camera roaming freely through a private farmland near […]
How SANParks turned conservation into a success story
(Posted 23rd July 2025) Property Mokoena, The Citizen (S.A), July 22, 2025 South African National Parks (SANParks) stands as one of the world’s leading conservation agencies. In recent years, SANParks has demonstrated remarkable financial resilience, generating nearly 80% of its own revenue. For the first time, the organisation’s annual revenue has exceeded R4 […]
Are You Ready for The MICE Masterclass?
(Posted 23rd July 2025) Wednesday 27th August 2025 – Thursday 28th August 2025 Dear ATCNews Readers The opportunity to sharpen your edge in Africa’s dynamic MICE landscape is here! We are thrilled to issue a final call for registrations for the highly anticipated Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass 2025, taking […]
Henley Openness Index 2025: Comparing Border Openness and Visa-Free Travel
(Posted 23rd July 2025) The Henley Openness Index 2025 is based on IATA data The Henley Openness Index ranks all 199 countries and territories worldwide according to the number of nationalities they permit entry to without a prior visa. Use the unique interactive tool to explore the relationship between a country’s […]
Join us for a Conservation Chat today!
(Posted 22nd July 2025) Join us TODAY for a Conservation Chat organised by the International Elephant Foundation Sign up for a Conservation Chat today with Mount Kenya Trust’s Executive Director, Susie Weeks, and Head of Forest Monitoring and Patrols, Enock Odera Ochieng, powered by the International Elephant Foundation. EAT: 7pm GMT: 5pm PST: 9AM CST: 11AM Discover […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route: Last known elephant of Knysna forest spotted in rare sighting!
(Posted 22nd July 2025) A rare photographic sighting of the last-known Knysna elephant has stirred widespread interest across the Garden Route and beyond. The elusive female elephant was recently recorded on farmland bordering the Knysna Forest. Affectionately known as “Oupoot”… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Johannesburg: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) operating normally amid ongoing e-hailing strike!
(Posted 22nd July 2025) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that operations at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg remain unaffected by the ongoing e-hailing driver strike. Despite the protests disrupting e-hailing services in the city, passenger movement at the airport continues without interruption. To ensure safety and ease of travel,… READ MORE
Knysna elephant sighting stirs excitement, SANParks
(Posted 22nd July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Algoa FM (S.A), July 21, 2025 South African National Parks, SANParks, said that the recent sighting of the Knysna elephant, captured on video and in photographs at a farmland in the Knysna Forest, has stirred excitement and pride across the Garden Route and […]
Uganda / Rugby Africa: Zimbabwe qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 with win over Namibia
(Posted 22nd July 2025) Zimbabwe Qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 with Win Over Namibia — First Time Since 1991; Hosts Uganda Stay Up After 37-Point Win in 7th-Place Decider; Côte d’Ivoire Relegated. Zimbabwe have qualified for the Men’s Rugby World Cup for the first time in 34 years […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 29, 2025
(Posted 22nd July 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. Namibia Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with the European Union and EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency, launched a three-day aviation workshop in Windhoek from July 16 to July 18, 2025, to advance climate action […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Top whale-watching destinations along the spectacular coastline!
(Posted 21st July 2025) South Africa is renowned as one of the world’s premier whale-watching destinations, offering breathtaking sightings of Southern Right, Humpback, and Bryde’s whales from both land and sea. Between June and November, the southern coastline transforms into a prime whale nursery, drawing nature lovers and marine enthusiasts from across the globe. Whether […]
Increasing clashes between elephants and humans in Zimbabwe highlight the effects of population pressure and climate change
(Posted 21st July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Edith Mugabe, El País (Spain), July 20, 2025 Joramu Dipuka gets nervous every time he hears an elephant’s trumpet. Dipuka, who lives in Batonga, a neighborhood on the outskirts of Kariba in Zimbabwe, a city 356 kilometers (221 miles) from the capital, […]
Reintroduction of elephants in Nyungwe park is a win for conservation
(Posted 21st July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News The New Times (Rwanda), July 17, 2025 Government has announced a possible plan to reintroduce elephants into the fast-growing Nyungwe National Park located in the south-western part of the country. Originally known for its thick rainforest, Nyungwe is gaining increasing global attention and […]
KWS calls for vigilance as bushmeat poaching persists
(Posted 21st July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Faith Lagat, K24 Digital (Kenya), July 18, 2025 The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has sounded the alarm over the rising threat of bushmeat poaching after a dramatic rescue operation in Meru National Park saved a young female buffalo from a deadly wire snare. […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair adjusts flight schedule as strike threat looms!
(Posted 18th July 2025) South African low-cost airline FlySafair has implemented precautionary changes to its flight schedule for selected domestic departures in South Africa between Tuesday, 22 July and Monday, 28 July 2025. The move is a proactive response to the growing likelihood of a pilot strike, aimed at minimizing travel disruption and maintaining overall service […]
‘Shock and alarm’ as Malawi pardons wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua
(Posted 18th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Madalitso Wills Kateta, Mongabay (U.S), July 16, 2025 Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has granted a presidential pardon to Lin Yunhua, a Chinese national sentenced to 14 years in prison for wildlife trafficking. Lin was among 37 inmates who received a presidential pardon […]
Lofty Tours – Discovering Kenya with Heart, Heritage and Honest Adventure
(Posted 18th July 2025) Courtesy of Trupti Solanki In the vibrant coastal city of Mombasa, where the Swahili breeze meets the Indian Ocean, a unique travel experience is quietly reshaping how travelers explore Kenya. Lofty Tours is a boutique tour operator with deep family roots. The company was founded in 1978 by […]
