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TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Shop closures in October 2026

  (Posted 20th October 2025)     Travellers visiting the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in October 2026 should be aware of temporary closures at the shops in Mata Mata, Nossob and Twee Rivieren. South African National Parks (SANParks) will close the shops for several hours on separate dates to conduct annual stocktakes…. READ MORE

Morocco’s 2030 Vision Drives Hospitality Growth

  (Posted 20th October 2026)   As Morocco breaks tourism records and hospitality and infrastructure investment soars ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, API Events 3rd Annual Morocco Showcase on 26 November brings global brands, sovereign backed funds, tourism officials, DFIs and local operators together to capitalise on institutional-grade opportunities, economic and political stability […]

Last chance to register: ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026

  (Posted 20th October 2026)   Last Chance to Register! Join the Discussions to Help Advance Sustainable Aviation With less than two weeks remaining, we encourage you to register for the ICAO Green Airports Seminar taking place on 29–30 October 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, at The St. Regis Cairo, hosted by the Egyptian Holding Company for […]

TravelComments.com – SANParks conservation fees increase from 01 November 2026

  (Posted 20th October 2026)     South African National Parks (SANParks) will increase daily conservation fees at most of its national parks in South Africa from 01st of  November 2026, when the new tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year take effect. The higher fees will affect travellers planning safaris, self-drive trips and day visits […]

Save the Date! The Seychelles Nature Trail Returns in May 2027

  (Posted 20th October 2026)     The Seychelles Tourism Board is pleased to announce the return of the Seychelles Nature Trail for its fourth edition in May 2027, bringing together sport, nature and adventure against the spectacular backdrop of The Seychelles Islands. Building on the momentum of previous editions, the event continues to highlight […]

Rare twin elephant calves bring hope to Amboseli after 18 jumbo deaths

  (Posted 19th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Stanley Ngotho, Daily Nation (Kenya) October 16, 2026 The birth of a rare set of elephant twins has brought joy to the Amboseli ecosystem in Kajiado County, offering a glimmer of hope for wildlife conservation in a region recently shaken by the mysterious deaths […]

Two men face life in jail over elephant tusks, leopard and cheetah skins

  (Posted 19th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Rachael Mutabasi, The Eastleigh Voice (Kenya), October 17, 2026 Two men in Malindi have been sentenced to pay fines of Sh20 million each, or serve life imprisonment in default, after being convicted of unlawfully possessing elephant tusks, leopard and cheetah skins. Senior Principal Magistrate […]

South Africa’s aviation body makes history with latest ICAO audit score

  (Posted 19th October 2026)   Courtesy of Tony Ukachukwu       It is officially 94.99% compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization safety standards. Ranked 1st in Africa and 7th in the world, ahead of many developed nations. From 87.39% in 2017 to 91.23% in 2023 to 94.99% today. This is what world-class regulation […]

Agago Residents Kill Two Elephants After Fatal Attacks on Communities

  (Posted 19th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Job Ronny Okot, Nile Post (Uganda) October 17, 2026 Angry residents in Agago District have reportedly killed two elephants following a series of attacks in Lapono and Lukole sub-counties that left three people dead and two others injured within five days. The two elephants […]

Police crackdown on illegal trade of wildlife, nab 13 suspects

  (Posted 19th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Elizabeth Mabenga, News Diggers (Zambia), October 18, 2026 Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba says a man has been arrested in Lusaka’s Mtendere Township for illegal possession of a pangolin valued at K340,000. Musamba also disclosed that another man has been arrested in […]

Tanzania issues travel advisory against Kenya over Ebola cases

  (Posted 19th October 2026)   Tanzania has issued a formal Ebola travel advisory following Kenya’s confirmation of seven Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases, directing all travellers entering the country to comply with a set of health measures at borders and points of entry.      Tanzania’s Ministry of Health issued Travel Advisory No.18 on […]

Countdown to COP31 in Antalya / Turkiye

  (Posted 19th October 2026)     Courtesy of former Seychelles President James Alix Michel / LinkedIn   In three weeks, the world meets in Antalya. The question is simple: will we keep our promises? I come from a small island nation in the Indian Ocean. For us, climate change has never been a distant […]

Africa’s 5 Largest Economies: 2000–2026

  (Posted 19th October 2026)   2000 South Africa : $136B Egypt : $99B Algeria : $55B Nigeria : $46B Morocco : $38B 2005 South Africa : $257B Nigeria : $176B Egypt : $103B Algeria : $103B Morocco : $63B 2010 South Africa : $375B Nigeria : $369B Egypt : $218B Algeria : $161B Morocco […]

Kenya Hakuna Matata? Seven Ebola cases say otherwise …

  (Posted 18th October 2026)   Kenya’s Ministry of Health has formally admitted to the general public additional Ebola cases after news emerged in the local media that at least four more Ebola cases were found, bringing the overall number to seven.     Of the first patient’s 130 contacts, the Health Ministry said 128 […]

Uganda is the next biggest investment opportunity in Africa

  (Posted 18th October 2026)   Courtesy of Moiz Vajihi and Mugisha Frank / LinkedIn   Uganda continues to invest in infrastructure, healthcare, sports, transport, energy and technology, creating opportunities for international contractors, investors and development partners. A landmark achievement: Hoima City Stadium, constructed by Turkish company SUMMA, was delivered at a reported cost of […]

Africa is set to add a billion people by 2050

  (Posted 18th October 2026)   Courtesy of John Kourkoutas / LinkedIn     The continent is about 1.55 billion people today, heading for around 2.5 billion by 2050. That growth concentrates into places that are already full. It does not spread into the space on the map. ? Which matters, because the space on […]

Africa’s Elephant Man continues his walk across America

  (Posted 18th October 2026)   Day 36/120, on a cold and windy day in Texas, I continued my 20th Edition Walking for Giants journey from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to @RoundRockPublicLibrary, covering 11.4 miles in the fight to protect elephants and their habitats.     Along the way, I was joined by Boniface Njoroge, […]

The Africa Tourism Awards – Honouring Africa’s Excellence

  (Posted 17th October 2026)     Africa has stories worth celebrating. And the people telling those stories deserve their moment. From extraordinary destinations to unforgettable experiences, African tourism is shaped by the hoteliers, tour operators, investors and pioneers making it all happen. On 01st of November 2026, we bring them together in London for […]

Few Days Left: Don’t Miss AAM 2026

  (Posted 17th October 2026)     Conversations, Connections and Insights on AAM That You Cannot Miss ICAO’s Second Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2026) is approaching quickly, and seats are filling up fast. Join senior government officials, ICAO Member States, industry pioneers, and technical experts from aviation and non-aviation organizations as they explore recent developments, […]

TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Water Quality Update: All 23 swimming beaches open

  (Posted 17th October 2026)     All 23 monitored beaches in Durban remain open for swimming, according to the latest eThekwini Municipality beach status update dated 13th of October 2026. The latest E. coli results range from excellent to acceptable, with Thekwini Beach recording the highest reading among the monitored beaches…. READ MORE

Most Airline Refinancing Needs Lie Beyond the Next Two Years

  (Posted 17th October 2026)   The recent policy interest rate increases by central banks in the US, Europe, and Japan, have pushed ten-year government bond yields higher and lifted the cost financing across the debt-maturity spectrum. As existing debt matures, refinancing at higher interest rates will raise airlines’ debt-servicing costs. Airline debt is relatively […]

Aviation Capital Group orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

  (Posted 17th October 2026)     Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, headquartered in Newport Beach, California has signed a firm order for 75 A320neo Family aircraft, taking its total historical order for the type to 190 aircraft. “ACG’s portfolio strategy is focused on new-technology narrowbody aircraft that […]

The Bench Chairman and Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Founder Jonathan Worsley Joins African Collaborations Group (ACG) Advisory Board

  (Posted 17th October 2026)     African Collaborations Group (ACG), the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Worsley to its Advisory Board. Mr Worsley is Chairman of The Bench, […]

Auric Air confirms the use of two pilots on each of their flights

  (Posted 17th October 2026)   We are pleased to announce an important milestone in Auric Air Services Limited’s continued commitment to safety and operational excellence. Effective 01st of November 2026, all Auric Air flights will operate with two pilots on board. This initiative further strengthens our flight operations, supports cockpit coordination, and reinforces our […]

Tourism – more than travel, a driver of Africa’s growth

  (Posted 17th October 2026)   Tourism creates opportunities far beyond the visitor experience. Across Africa, it contributes to economic growth, supports millions of jobs and creates markets for local businesses from accommodation and transport to food, crafts and cultural experiences. Figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) underline the sector’s importance: US$228 […]

International travellers spent more than ever last year. But not everywhere!

  (Posted 17th October 2026)     New World Travel & Tourism Council data, mapped by Visual Capitalist, shows where international travellers spent their money in 2025: Europe remains far ahead, with more than 40% of all international visitor spending. Asia Pacific is second with more than a quarter and grew faster than any other […]

Seychelles Mourns the Loss of Tourism Pioneer Mickey Mason

  (Posted 17th October 2026)   Raymond Michael De Speville Mason (20th May 1944 – 16 th October 2026)   Seychelles is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures in tourism and conservation, Raymond Michael De Speville Mason, fondly known as Mickey Mason, who passed away at the age of 81. A […]

Seychelles erects health related barriers for travelers from Congo DR

  (Posted 16th October 2026)   It is understood from sources in the Seychelles that the mid Indian Ocean island state has tightened entry requirements for foreign travellers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid concerns over the Ebola outbreak, It should be mentioned that no cases have been detected locally, Public Health […]