Cape Town and Johannesburg ranked among the World’s Best Food Cities in 2026
(Posted 19th August 2026) Cape Town has once again cemented its reputation as one of the world’s great culinary destinations, while Johannesburg has earned global recognition for something every budget-conscious traveller loves: outstanding street food. In its latest global food rankings, Time Out named Cape Town the world’s 11th best city for food and Johannesburg the world’s 8th best city for street […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shop closures in August 2026
(Posted 19th August 2026) Planning a trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park later this month? If you are staying at Nossob, Mata Mata or Twee Rivieren, take note of some temporary shop closures in August…. READ MORE
7,000+ Fintech Professionals Confirmed to Attend – Only a Few Tickets Remain
(Posted 19th August 2026) In just a few days, over 10,000 executives, regulators, and investors from 120+ countries will gather at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) for the 7th Edition of Fintech Festival Tanzania. With official proceedings officiated by Hon. Angellah Kairuki, Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology, this summit serves […]
Auric Air announces special departures | Serengeti to Masai Mara – September 2026
(Posted 19th August 2026)
AFRAA SkyConnect | Safe Skies During Public Health Emergencies with Ministry of Health, Kenya and Africa CDC | 19 Aug | 2:00pm EAT (11:00am UTC)
(Posted 19th August 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 second August Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki, Principal Secretary – State Department for Public […]
The Arts Journalism Programme 2026
(Posted 18th August 2026) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Bayimba Academy is proud to announce the return of its premier training track for Arts Journalists and Creative Writers. As Uganda’s creative industry—from the stage to the gallery—continues to evolve, the need for professional, ethical, and deeply researched storytelling has never been greater. We are looking for […]
TravelComments.com – Flying from South Africa to Doha: What Airlink’s Qatar Airways partnership means for travellers
(Posted 18th August 2026) Airlink is expanding its partnership with Qatar Airways, giving travellers in South Africa a new way to book flights to Doha and onward destinations from 31 August 2026. Under the expanded codeshare agreement, Airlink will place its 4Z flight code on Qatar Airways-operated services to Doha. The initial routes are:… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park Flood Repairs: R950 million recovery underway
(Posted 18th August 2026) , South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the recovery from the devastating January 2026 floods is continuing across the Kruger National Park, with repairs to roads, bridges, accommodation and other infrastructure expected to cost about R950 million in total…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Golden Gate Zipline: New adventure at Golden Gate Highlands National Park
(Posted 18th August 2026) Visitors to Golden Gate Highlands National Park in South Africa’s Free State can now add a new adventure to their itinerary: the Golden Gate Zipline, a seven-cable zipline experience taking visitors across the park’s spectacular mountain landscape…. READ MORE
Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition 2026 + Youth Outreach Program
(Posted 18th August 2026) We are proud to announce that #AFRAA is collaborating with African Section 99s, together with their partners Kenya Airways, Aviation Africa, Wings For Women and Africa Air Transport Solutions Associates (AATSA) International, in delivering the 2026 Girls Youth Outreach Programme. This exciting initiative will inspire 200 young women […]
Your Next Step in Aerodrome Expertise
(Posted 18th August 2026) Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) This course guides participants through the evolution of the OLS concept to obstacle evaluation and control using an aeronautical study. It provides participants with the competencies required to apply the updated OLS provisions outlined in Annex 14 — Aerodromes, Volume I, and PANS-Aerodromes (Doc 9981). It […]
Addo Elephant National Park: Vehicles must now be sprayed against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
(Posted 18th August 2026) Visitors planning a self-drive safari in Addo Elephant National Park should be aware of a new biosecurity measure at the park’s entrances. South African National Parks (SANParks) has introduced mandatory vehicle spraying at the Main and Matyholweni entrance gates as a precaution against the introduction and spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)…. READ MORE
Somalia Airlines is set for a comeback
(Posted 18th August 2026) Somalia’s national carrier is set to return to the skies after more than three decades on the ground. On July 28 2025 the federal government officially revived Somali Airlines, signing a purchase agreement for two Airbus A320s with Lema Holdings in Mogadishu. Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Farah […]
Can a single month alter the future of an entire industry?
(Posted 17th August 2026) Courtesy of Nunurai Ndawana July 2026 will go down as one of the most consequential months in Zimbabwean aviation. It was more than a month of meetings, announcements, route launches & aircraft deliveries. It was a month of reshaping the next chapter of Zimbabwean aviation. July brought […]
AeroTrail Africa: Weekly Aviation Trail | Week 32, 2026
(Posted 17th August 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Seven days. Hundreds of developments. One place to keep track of Africa’s aviation industry. Our Week 32, 2026 Africa Aviation Trail is live, bringing together the key developments shaping airlines, airports, cargo, MRO, regulation, infrastructure and connectivity across the […]
More people, farms, and drought could mean more elephant conflict in Southern Africa
(Posted 27th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News David Brown, Mongabay (U.S.), Augsut 14, 2026 A growing human population, expanding croplands, and drier conditions driven by climate change within protected areas could significantly intensify human-elephant conflict in Southern Africa, a recent study finds. Southern Africa is home to almost 300,000 African savanna […]
Wild Africa Series Highlights Urgent Need to Protect African Wildlife
(Posted 17th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gladys Omamogho & Innocent Onoh, Radio Nigeria Lagos (Nigeria), Augsut 15, 2026 A new Pan-African wildlife series, Wild Africa, is drawing attention to the urgent need to protect Africa’s wildlife, forests and other natural ecosystems. The 13-part series combines conservation stories, interviews and field […]
Vietnam Seizes 1.19 Tons of Ivory from Congo, Hidden in Wood
(Posted 17th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Voice of Indonesia (Indonesia), August 16, 2026 Vietnamese authorities have seized 1,193 kilograms of elephant ivory that is said to have been illegally shipped from Africa. The ivory was hidden in sawn wood in three container shipments. Kyodo News quoted Sunday, August 16, saying […]
RSOO/RAIO Forum Speakers Announced
(Posted 17th August 2026) The Third Global RSOO/RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety, taking place from 29 to 30 September 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, will bring together representatives from Member States, RSOOs, RAIOs, industry stakeholders, and international organizations to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and advance collaborative solutions to current and emerging aviation safety […]
Africa Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ATHC) 2027) – Nairobi / Kenya
(Posted 17th August 2026) Africa’s tourism and hospitality future will be shaped by the connections we build today. Registration is officially open for the Africa Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ATHC) 2027,taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24–26 March 2027. Under the theme: “Sustainable Growth, Innovation & Market Connection: Bridging Tour Operators, Buyers […]
CLEVENARD OPEN PROJECT 2026 | 5TH EDITION
(Posted 17th August 2026) A distinguished gathering of global leaders, innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and changemakers is coming to Alicante, Spain. We are honoured to welcome Ambassador Alain St.Ange, Ambassador-at-Large of the Republic of Seychelles, as the Distinguished Inaugural Speaker. 27–30 August 2026 Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Spain 4 Days of […]
Nigeria’s 400 Elephants Face Growing Threats As Conservationists Seek Stronger Protection
(Posted 16th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Anayo Ezugwu, New Telegraph (Nigeria), August 13, 2026 The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) have called for stronger efforts to protect Nigeria’s remaining elephant populations and the ecosystems they help sustain. The organisations made the call at a media dialogue organised to raise […]
Your Pass to the Fintech Festival Tanzania 2026
(Posted 16th August 2026) In just a few days, over 10,000 executives, regulators, and investors from 120+ countries will gather at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) for the 7th Edition of Fintech Festival Tanzania. With official proceedings officiated by Hon. Angellah Kairuki, Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology, this summit serves […]
Host provider explains reasons for outage which prevented access to ATCNews
(Posted 15th August 2026) Services back online Our services are now back online following the significant outage caused by a cooling system failure at the RadiusDC: Phoenix data center. We know many of you were unable to access websites, email, and other services you rely on. We’re deeply sorry for the disruption this […]
Zambia Airways appoints ET’s Aman Wole as new Managing Director
(Posted 15th August 2026) The Board of Directors of Zambia Airways has appointed Ethiopian Airlines executive Mr. Aman Wole, as Chief Executive Officer of the Lusaka based airline. Aman replaces Thomas Gebreyohannes. The appointment was effective 01st of August. Ethiopian Airlines holds a 45 percent stake in Zambia Airways as part of […]
South Africa marks World Elephant Day 2026 with new conservation strategy
(Posted 15th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Now in SA (South Africa), August 12, 2026 South Africa joined the global community on 12 August to mark World Elephant Day 2026, with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) renewing its call for coordinated elephant conservation across the country. The […]
Kruger at 100 — the big questions about rhinos, elephants and park management
(Posted 15th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Stephanie Klarmann, Daily Maverick (South Africa), August 12, 2026 Kruger National Park’s centenary has prompted renewed conversations about its past, the realities of managing one of Africa’s largest protected areas and its megaherbivores, and ways forward. The Kruger inspires both fierce debate and deep […]
Emissions Penalties Due to Aircraft Delivery Delays
(Posted 15th August 2026) Emissions Penalties Due to Aircraft Delivery Delays Fleet renewal is an important decarbonization lever for the air transport industry, but significant delivery delays are slowing progress and forcing operators to use older aircraft with higher fuel consumption. As many as 1,662 aircraft replacements were estimated to be delayed until […]
Cheetahs Return to North Luangwa
(Posted 14th August 2026) North Luangwa Welcomes Six Cheetahs! It has been 30 years since cheetah roamed North Luangwa National Park. Now, joint conservation efforts have taken a major first step in bringing them back. Cheetah are roaming a secure area of North Luangwa National Park for the first time in three decades after […]
ORAT and hotel accommodation in Hong Kong
(Posted 14th August 2026) Based on past experiences, we understand that our ORAT Summit benefits airports, companies and project owners which are looking to put in place an effective ORAT program and strategy to ensure successful project delivery. It can be very costly for you, if mistakes are made and hence it is […]
