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 […]
African Development Bank Approves $17 Million to Rebuild Conflict-Affected Northern Mozambique
(Posted 18th July 2025) The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $17 million grant to support recovery and resilient-building efforts in conflict-affected northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. The funding will support the Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace, and Security (RISE-PS) Project, a bold new initiative to […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa launches Rhino Renaissance Campaign to restore white rhino population!
(Posted 18th July 2025) On 15 July 2025, South Africa officially launched the Rhino Renaissance Campaign, a bold and visionary effort to restore the country’s dwindling white rhino population. Unveiled during the G20 Environment and Sustainability Working Group meeting at Skukuza Rest Camp in Kruger National Park, the campaign signals a renewed commitment to wildlife conservation, community empowerment, and global environmental leadership…. READ MORE
Maputo National Park in Mozambique has been named a World Heritage site
(Posted 17th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Macao news (China), July 15, 2025 Several new World Heritage sites were announced during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Sunday, with Mozambique having its second site and its first conservation property to be […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 17th July 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave Expands US Operations, Unlocks New Money Transfer Routes To Africa Africa.com Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has officially relaunched its flagship Send App across several US states, offering expanded money transfer services to key African countries. The move follows Flutterwave’s acquisition of 20 new Money […]
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Assigned A+ Rating with Stable Outlook by Japan Credit Rating Agency
(Posted 17th July 2025) Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been assigned a long-term Issuer credit rating of A+ with a stable outlook by Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd (JCR). This rating will enable AFC to continue growing its footprint in Asian capital markets. “The credit rating reflects AFC’s […]
Lemala Osonjoi Lodge Reimagines the Safari Model on the Ngorongoro Crater
(Posted 17th July 2025) The latest opening from Lemala Camps & Lodges is its most ambitious yet: a solar-powered, community-driven hideaway that pairs African-alpine design with rare access to the Ngorongoro Crater floor and new multi-day experiences Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania – July 16, 2025 – Lemala Camps and Lodges officially unveils its […]
Qatar Airways to Restart Flights to Aleppo
(Posted 17th July 2025) Qatar Airways today announces the resumption of three weekly flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025. The flights will be increased to four weekly flights from 1 September 2025. Qatar Airways operations to the city first began in 2011. The airline resumed flights to Damascus in early 2025, […]
CFS Aviation Group Announces Strategic Shareholding Restructure and Brand Evolution
(Posted 17th July 2025) CFS Aviation Group, a leading South African business aviation company, is pleased to announce a strategic evolution in its ownership and brand. Following unconditional approval from the South African Competition Commission, Parrot Aviation, the holding company of Federal Airlines (FedAir), has acquired the 50% stake previously held by Comair […]
TravelComments.com – Self-Drive Guide to Namibia: Everything you need to know before hitting the road!
(Posted 17th July 2025) Namibia is one of the most rewarding countries in the world for a self-drive adventure. With vast desert landscapes, dramatic coastlines, abundant wildlife, and well-maintained roads, it’s the ideal destination for travellers seeking freedom, solitude, and unforgettable scenery – all at their own pace. Whether you’re planning your first […]
ASTJET PARTNERS ELE-COLLECTION TO COMBAT PLASTIC WASTE IN VICTORIA FALLS
(Posted 17th July 2025) Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce an environmental preservation partnership with Ele-Collection, a pioneering plastic recovery initiative working to protect Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most iconic and ecologically sensitive destinations. The partnership will see all plastic waste from Fastjet flights into Victoria Falls collected and handed over to […]
Africa – Improving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal
(Posted 17th July 2025) Climate change is a growing threat across Africa, with West Africa feeling its effects especially intensely. According to the ND-GAIN index, Burkina Faso (162nd out of 182), Senegal (144th), and Côte d’Ivoire (134th) rank among the most vulnerable countries. They face a dangerous mix of low capacity to adapt and high exposure to climate hazards. This vulnerability shows […]
5 African countries get a new UNESCO World Heritage sites
(Posted 16th July 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Chinedu Okafor, Business Insider Africa, July 14, 2025 The 47th session of the UNESCO World Cultural Committee, which is now taking place from July 6 to July 16, 2025, has already brought much pride to the African continent, with numerous African monuments […]
