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 […]
TRIP 2026: Last Chance to Register
(Posted 15th August 2026) The Twenty-first Symposium on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) represents a significant milestone in advancing the future of global travel and identity management. Bringing together senior government officials, aviation experts, border management authorities, and industry leaders from across the world, the Symposium will serve as a premier platform to […]
ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026 in Cairo, Egypt
(Posted 14th August 2026) ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026 29–30 October 2026 | Cairo, Egypt ICAO is pleased to invite you to the Green Airports Seminar 2026, taking place on 29–30 October 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. Join aviation stakeholders from around the world to discover practical solutions, exchange experiences and explore what’s next for airport decarbonization and […]
World Elephant Day marked in Kenya
(Posted 14th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Xinhua (China), August 12, 2026 August 12 marks World Elephant Day, an international annual event to bring attention to the threats facing elephants and promote their protection. Read more (2 min)
In 2024, a nine-year Kenya study showed how farmers used 365 beehives to protect crops from elephants
(Posted 14th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of India (India), August 13, 2026 In the dry farming country beside Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, the boundary between crops and wildlife can become difficult to hold. Elephants move through the landscape in search of food and water, and cultivated fields can […]
Zimbabwe reaffirms science-based elephant conservation
(Posted 14th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ivan Zhakata, Herald (Zimbabwe), Augsut 13, 2026 Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to science-based elephant conservation as the country joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Elephant Day 2026, with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) calling for stronger collaboration to […]
‘How many will die?’: The mysterious ailment killing Kenyan elephants
(Posted 14th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Julie Capelle, Phys.Org (U.K.), August 13, 2026 Lying on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust, the elephant slowly exhausted himself in futile attempts to stand, the latest potential victim of a still-mysterious ailment in southern Kenya. Distressed veterinarians administered a glucose […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park Road Conditions: A self-drive guide for visitors
(Posted 14th August 2026) The Kruger National Park road network is one of the reasons the park works so well for a self-drive safari. More than 2,000 kilometres of designated tourist roads cross the park, ranging from major tar roads connecting the main camps to smaller gravel routes that take visitors deeper into the bush…. READ MORE […]
On ivory, follow the trafficking networks and not the headlines
(Posted 13th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mary Rice, Mongabay (U.S), August 11, 2026 In early March 2026, the Environmental Investigation Agency UK, Zambian authorities seized a consignment of more than 500 kg (over 1,100 pounds) of ivory and arrested a suspect with long-standing links to regional ivory trafficking operations. One […]
10 training priorities shaping aviation teams
(Posted 13th August 2026) 10 courses reflecting aviation’s current priorities What training areas are defining aviation performance right now? CLASSROOM & VIRTUAL Safety Risk Management Explore > | Download Outline > CLASSROOM & VIRTUAL Aviation Fuel Hedging: Strategies for Cost Management and Risk Mitigation Explore > | Download Outline > VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Compassionate Transportation […]
Cacao plantations in Liberia encroach into proposed Kwa national park
(Posted 16th August 2026) courtesy of African Elephant News Mongabay (U.S.), Augsut 12, 2026 A cocoa boom in southeast Liberia is wiping out native forests and encroaching into a proposed national park. The would-be Kwa National Park, a dense tropical rainforest, is home to chimpanzees, forest elephants, pygmy hippos and pangolins. Kwa is […]
Neighbors with tusks — how Kenyans learn to live alongside elephants
(Posted 13th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Zheng Mengyu/ Xie Jianfei, Xinhua (China), August 12, 2026 In August, wildlife migration across East Africa reaches one of its busiest periods, drawing visitors from around the world to Kenya’s vast savannas. Across Amboseli, Maasai Mara and Tsavo, many visitors hope for an encounter […]
World Elephant Day: How these giants are adapting to a changing world
(Posted 13th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News David Brown, Mongabay (U.S), August 12, 2026 Throughout most of Central Africa, it’s difficult to spot herds of forest elephants all at once. They move through dense rainforest, remaining elusive, their lives obscured by thick vegetation and distance. For tourists and even researchers, direct […]
Precision Air Tanzania renews their AOC (Air Operator Certification)
(Posted 13th August 2026) Precision Air Services Plc has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), reaffirming the airline’s compliance with the highest aviation safety and operational standards required to conduct commercial air transport operations in Tanzania and beyond The renewal follows TCAA’s comprehensive five-phase […]
Save the New Date | AFRAA 58th Annual General Assembly | 22 – 24 November | Libreville, Gabon Posteingang
(Posted 13th August 2026) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and FlyGabon, the proud host airline, are pleased to announce a further adjustment to the dates of the 58th AFRAA Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Summit. Following careful consideration of the international aviation calendar and the scheduling of other unforeseen important events, the event will […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in September 2026: What travellers need to know
(Posted 13th August 2026) September marks the transition from the dry winter months to spring across much of Southern Africa. Temperatures begin to rise, some areas receive their first seasonal rainfall, and mosquito activity can gradually increase…. READ MORE
Mauritius Targets High-Income Growth
(Posted 13th August 2026) The report projects that economic growth in Mauritius will slow to 3% in 2026 before recovering to 3.8% in 2027, supported by financial services, wholesale and retail trade, and tourism on the supply side, and by household consumption on the demand side Mauritius must mobilise development financing […]
Travel with More Confidence with Emirates
(Posted 13th August 2026) Customers travelling anywhere on the Emirates network receive one free date change on tickets booked from 02nd of April 2026, including journeys connecting through Dubai From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as […]
AGL and hotel accommodation
(Posted 13th August 2026) The 18th Airfield Ground Lighting World Congress will take place 14th – 17th of September 2026 this year in London UK and not just will it be analysing AGL case studies and lessons learnt from projects globally, you will also get the opportunity to participate in 6 workshops which will guide you step by step […]
Data Will Help Airlines Save the Next Gallon of Jet Fuel
(Posted 12th August 2026) By Stuart Fox, IATA Director Flight and Operations The cheapest gallon of jet fuel is the one an airline never burns. Fuel has always been one of the airline industry’s largest costs. However, with war in the Middle East raising both prices and volatility in energy markets, buying […]
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens entries for 2026 programme
(Posted 12th August 2026) The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has opened entries for its 2026 programme. Individuals and organisations across the globe that are accelerating change and making a significant contribution to sustainable travel and tourism are invited to enter. The 2026 programme has been designed to be more accessible, more rigorous and […]
Showcase Your Organization at ICAO Air Transport Conference
(Posted 13th August 2026) Contribute to the Future of Air Transport With air traffic projected to reach 12.4 billion passengers by 2050, realizing and optimizing the benefits of this growth will require strategic approaches and international cooperation. To support these priorities, the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7) will take place from 16 to 20 […]
Kruger elephant deaths: The question SANParks still hasn’t answered
(Posted 12th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Adama Cruise, Daily Maverick (South Africa), August 5, 2026 The debate surrounding 951 elephant deaths in the Kruger National Park has largely become a discussion about conservation science. It should instead be a discussion about public accountability, the ethical limits of state authority over […]
