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Kenya signs electric vehicles deal with key Chinese manufacturer

  (Posted 09th October 2026)   Courtesy of Africa View Facts / LinkedIn     Kenya ?? has signed a Sh390 billion (US Dollars 3 billion) deal with Endelevu Enterprise Corporation, in partnership with Chinese automaker Geely, for a proposed electric vehicle manufacturing project. The plan includes local assembly of up to 50,000 four-wheel vehicles […]

7th Edition of the Diaspora Africa Conference just days away

  (Posted 09th October 2026)     I am thrilled to announce the 7th Edition of the Diaspora Africa Conference, themed “Homecoming: Bridging the Divide from Diaspora to Africa’s Future.” After six successful editions, the conference is going bigger than ever—three cities, eight days of impact! Lagos, Abuja, and Ghana will host this transformative event […]

Final 24 Hours | AI in Airports 2026

  (Posted 09th October 2026)   Early bird ends today Final 24 hours to save 20% Join airport leaders and industry innovators in London for practical insight, real airport case studies and peer-to-peer discussion. Book by Friday 9 October to secure the early-bird rate.   Book Now   When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza […]

New Holiday Inn® by IHG Study Reveals: Children Want Simpler Holidays Than Parents Think

  (Posted 09th October 2026)   86% of parents feel responsible for making family holidays special, yet nearly seven in ten believe children value small, carefree moments over major attractions or expensive experiences. Children already help shape family trips: 40% of parents actively seek their input, particularly on activities and excursions (70%) and food and […]

AFRAA SkyConnect |From Market Entry to Market Impact – FlyGabon’s Role in Strengthening Central Africa Connectivity| 14 Oct | 2:00pm EAT (11:00am UTC)

  (Posted 09th October 2026)     Welcome to the 2026 AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session where industry leaders discuss critical matters and how to forge a way forward with practical and actionable solutions. This October Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Nyl Moret-MBA, President and CEO – FlyGABON and AFRAA […]

TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in November 2026: Weather, wildlife & travel tips

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     November marks the transition from the hot, dry season to Botswana’s summer rains. Temperatures in the Okavango Delta remain high, the first thunderstorms may arrive and the landscape gradually starts turning green. For travellers, November offers a very different experience from the peak safari months of July to […]

Digital Platform for Future-Ready ATM

  (Posted 09th October 2026)   Missed it Live? Watch the Replay. How can the aviation industry accelerate digital transformation in air traffic management? In a recent sponsored webinar on ICAO TV, José Ruiz Cristina and Antonio Roncero Muñoz of Indra Group shared insights into how Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) can address growing operational […]

The Africa Tourism Awards name the nominees for Travel Writer of the Year 2026

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Meet the nominees for Travel Writer of the Year, recognising the storytellers shaping how Africa is seen, explored and experienced through the written word. – Harriet Akinyi Owala – kebba ansu manneh – Kofi Dotse – Kojo Bentum-Williams – Michael Turyakira – Mike Unwin – Sue Watt – […]

GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE DELIVERS ROBUST REVENUE AND LOYALTY GROWTH IN Q3 2026

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Total revenue generated by GHA DISCOVERY members in Q3 2026  rose by 27% vs. 2025 to US$1.04 billion Cross-brand revenue surged 53% to US$168 million, highlighting the growing value of the alliance’s multi-brand loyalty ecosystem Revenue from direct bookings jumped 44% driving a lower cost of sale for hotels […]

Proflight Zambia set for more flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Proflight Zambia is adding 80 flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka for the holiday period, increasing travel options across the week, including three daily flights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as of 03rd of October. That means greater flexibility when planning festive-season family visits and quick year-end getaways. Johannesburg […]

Wajir / Kenya patient isolated over fears of haemmorrhagic fever

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     The patient admitted to a hospital in Wajir county with suspected haemmorrhagic fever has told authorities that he had been in Congo DR, where an Ebola outbreak had turned rampant over the past few months. The young man reportedly travelled from Eastern Congo via Uganda to Kenya as […]

Families In Kitgum Face Food Shortage As Drought, Elephants Raids Destroy Crops

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News     Caroline Ayugi, Uganda Radio Network (Uganda), October 6, 2026 Families in Kitgum District are facing food shortages after prolonged drought, elephant attacks, and cattle raids destroyed crops, while government relief has reached only six sub-counties. Residents say the 20 kilograms of posho […]

Mozambique | Elephants to be fitted with tracking collars in Chimanimani National Park

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Club of Mozambique (Mozambique), October 6, 2026 The process of fitting elephants with satellite tracking collars is set to launch in the coming days at Chimanimani National Park, an initiative aimed at monitoring the mammals, preventing human-wildlife conflict, and protecting herds against poachers. In […]

DNPW arrests 41 in wildlife crime crackdown

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of Zambia (Zambia), October 6, 2026 The Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has arrested 41 suspects in 17 cases involving alleged wildlife crime and illegal forest trade across the country in September. Principal Public Relations Officer Nelly Banda Chewe said the […]

Safarilink responds to added competition with special offers

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Safarilink, offering two flights a day between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Entebbe, has responded to the arrival of Jambojet by offering special deals for passengers booking their next flight to Kenya. Unlike Jambojet, which charges passengers for baggage and food on board, does Safarilink not charge for those two […]

KWS arrests two in Machakos with 12kg elephant tusks worth KSh1.2 million

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Nicholas Mbai, Radio47 (Kenya), October 7, 2026 Officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Machakos town have arrested two people found in possession of elephant tusks valued at one point two million Kenya shillings (KSh 1.2M) and weighing 12 kilograms. According to […]

AeroTrail Africa | W39 Finance & Infrastructure Trails

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech   The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has raised ?10.8 billion (approximately US$7.1 million) in counterpart funding towards establishing a regional air shuttle, advancing the proposed North_East_Airline. The announcement by Borno State Governor and Forum Chairman Babagana Zulum came during the Forum’s […]

People, Technology, and Standards Together will Drive Safety Improvements

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the need for stronger integration of people, technology, and global standards to deliver the next advances in aviation safety. “Aviation is safer today than it was a decade ago. In that timeframe, fatal accident rates have improved from one accident per […]

Biman Bangladesh Airlines places firm order for A350-900 and A321neo Airbus aircraft

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, has signed a firm order for 10 latest-generation Airbus aircraft. The order includes four A350-900 widebody and six A321neo single-aisle aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernisation strategy and its ambition to expand its international network. […]

Did you know that Uganda has a National Bamboo Strategy?

  (Posted 08th October 2026)   Courtesy of Bamboo Uganda / LinkedIn www.bamboo-uganda.com   Not some of the regulators. Not the market. Not academia. Not local Engineering schools. For too long, nobody was talking about bamboo even though the Ministry of Water and Environment has championed this wonderful plant. That’s not just a communication gap. […]

Africa’s tourism growth is also creating millions of livelihoods across the continent

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Tourism-supported employment in Africa is forecast to reach 31.5 million jobs in 2026, up from 30.2 million in 2025. But the impact reaches far beyond tourism itself. Events and experiences activate entire ecosystems from hospitality and transport to production teams, creatives, local suppliers, and countless other services. As […]

ICAO Webinar: Beyond Human Error: Rethinking Human Factors

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Watch Live! Human Factors is a term familiar to everyone in aviation, yet its full potential is often largely untapped.Too often, it may be viewed only through the lens of error, investigation, and post-event analysis. But what if human factors could be used proactively to design safer, more […]

Ethiopian Airlines ups Entebbe flights to 35 per week

  (Posted 08th October 2026)       Ethiopian Airlines has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Entebbe, Uganda (EBB) by adding five additional weekly flights, bringing its total service up to 35 flights per week starting 02nd of December.   Details regarding the expansion include: Route: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) […]

Kenya Railways offers free commuter train rides

  (Posted 08th October 2026)     Kenya Railways has announced free train tickets for members of the public as part of an initiative targeting commuters during this year’s Customer Service Week celebrations. In a statement on Tuesday, October 6, Kenya Railways said it had partnered with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to offer the […]