St, Helena Airport set to reopen on 17th February after regaining Cat 6 status
(Posted 16th February 2026) St Helena Airport is pleased to announce that full air operations can now resume. The first scheduled flights will commence on 17 February SHG has announced that on 15th of February, St Helena Airport has regained Category 6 accreditation for its firefighting capabilities and full operations can […]
KWS intensifies drought response to safeguard wildlife, communities near parks
(Posted 16th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Maureen Kinyanjui, Eastleigh Voice (Kenya) February 13, 2026 Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has intensified efforts to protect wildlife as prolonged drought continues to strain natural resources across the country. The new measures aim to ensure animals and livestock have access to water and […]
Photos: Inside Night Drone Operation to Evict 40 Elephants From Maize Farm
(Posted 16th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Antony Waweru, Kenyans. Co. Ke (Kenya) February 13, 2026 In a dramatic early-morning operation in Olosheti, Narok County, the Mara Elephant Project’s “Golf” ranger team successfully guided a herd of 40 elephants out of a maize farm using a thermal drone. This is after […]
IATA Wings of Change Americas Conference to Be Hosted in Santiago de Chile
(Posted 16th February 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference will be taking place on 8-9 April in Santiago de Chile, with LATAM as the host airline. The 16th edition of the aviation industry’s premier event in Latin America and the Caribbean is being […]
Airports and Airlines Call for Immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) Review Ahead of Peak Summer Months Traffic
(Posted 16th February 2026) ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), A4E (Airlines for Europe), and IATA (International Air Transport Association) warned that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause significant delays for passengers. Failing immediate action to provide sufficient flexibility, severe disruptions over the peak summer months are a real prospect, with queues potentially reaching 4 hours […]
Zimbabwe Tourism calls for timely renewal of licences
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TravelComments.com – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Sendelingsdrift pontoon reopens
(Posted 15th February 2026) Good news for cross-border travellers: South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Sendelingsdrift pontoon at the Sendelingsdrift border post in the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is set to reopen on 16 February 2026 after a temporary closure due to high Orange River levels. The pontoon, which connects South Africa and Namibia, has been closed since early December 2025…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Visiting Durban? Check this beach water quality update first
(Posted 15th February 2026) The eThekwini Municipality has released its latest coastal water quality results (12 February 2026), bringing important information for travellers planning time on Durban’s famous beaches…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Temporary closure of water activities and trails due to heavy rainfall
(Posted 14th February 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the temporary suspension of all water-based activities in the Ebb and Flow area of the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park, effective immediately until further notice…. READ MORE
Alain St. Ange: “Tourism: a shared responsibility for sustainable growth”
(Posted 14th February 2026) Tourism: a shared responsibility for sustainable growth By Alain St. Ange, Director of Saint Ange Consultancy and former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of Seychelles Tourism is more than an industry; it is the lifeblood of economies, cultures, and communities worldwide. It touches every aspect of […]
Love in the Skies: Emirates Connects African Travellers to the World’s Most Romantic Destinations
(Posted 14th February 2026) Passengers can also enjoy themed menus in lounges worldwide and a curated selection of romance films and music on Emirates ice, ensuring the journey feels just as special as the occasion This Valentine’s season, Emirates invites couples across Africa to let their love soar to new heights. Whether […]
Join Aviation Leaders at the 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 3rd African Safety Summit | 17 – 20 May | Johannesburg, South Africa
(Posted 14th February 2026) Johannesburg is calling! The AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 3rd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit are set to bring together Africa’s aviation leaders to Johannesburg – South Africa in May 2026. The Convention and Safety Summit are proudly being hosted by South African Airways under […]
A Journey into the Black Chili Sauce with a Soul
(Posted 13th February 2026) Courtesy of Annie Yayra Hiamey / Image by Annie Yayra Hiamey I tasted chili sauces from around the world, each one proud and rooted in their own culture. But none of them carried what Shito carries: the depth, the smoke, the ocean, the ancestral fire. The world […]
TravelComments.com – Golden Gate Highlands NP: Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Centre closed 02–13 March 2026
(Posted 14th February 2026) Visitors planning a trip to the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, located within the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in South Africa’s Free State, are advised that the centre will be temporarily closed from Monday, 2 March to Friday, 13 March 2026. This closure is required to carry out essential floor repairs, ensuring the […]
UPDATE: St Helena Air Service Recovery and Tourism Success
(Posted 13th February 2026) Following the recent airport recategorisation, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to provide a positive update on the island’s air and sea access, as well as progress toward restoring full aviation services. Arrival of Chartered Flight: Replacement Parts and Engineers An SHG chartered flight arrived in St […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: SANParks suspends Table Mountain National Park indemnity form requirement
(Posted 13th Februiary 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially suspended the recently introduced indemnity and visitor verification form requirement for Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect. For travellers, this means faster entry and a return to the simple, hassle-free park access most visitors are used to…. READ MORE
Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study
(Posted 13th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Madhumita Paul, Down To Earth (India), February 11, 2026 A new study, led by Oxford University, has revealed a dramatic loss of ‘wildlife power’ across Africa — the ecological energy that drives essential ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling and seed dispersal. The loss […]
ZimParks calls for technology investment to curb wildlife crime
(Posted 13th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sikhumbuzo Moyo, The Herald (Zimbabwe) The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has called for increased investment in modern technology to effectively combat well-coordinated wildlife crime syndicates operating both locally and internationally. ZimParks noted that wildlife crime is a highly lucrative […]
TravelComments.com – Madikwe Game Reserve introduces new entry procedures amid South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
(Posted 13th February 2026) Travellers heading to Madikwe Game Reserve should prepare for new entry formalities. The North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) has introduced mandatory biosecurity procedures at the reserve in response to South Africa’s ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak – one of the most serious in recent years…. READ MORE
Life Between the Rivers at Karongwe
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M-Aashiyana Welfare Foundation Inducts Former Seychelles Minister H.E. Dr. Alain St. Ange as Global Advisor
(Posted 12th February 2026) The M-Aashiyana Welfare Foundation (MAWF) formally announces the induction of H.E. Dr. Alain St. Ange as an Executive Member and Global Advisor to the MAWF Council. This appointment marks a significant milestone in the Foundation’s mission to foster international cooperation and sustainable development. H.E. Dr. St. Ange joins the […]
Update from St Helena Government – Wednesday 11th Feb
(Posted 12th February 2026) Air Service Recovery: Medevac Flight and Recovery Plan Update With the recent accreditation of the Airport to Category 4, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to confirm a significant step in maintaining essential services. Successful Medevac Flight A medical evacuation (Medevac) flight was successfully conducted today, under […]
ICAO’s vision for the future of aviation
(Posted 12th February 2026) As international civil aviation enters a new era marked by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, ICAO presents its comprehensive Strategic Plan for 2026-2050. With air traffic projected to reach 12.4 billion passengers by 2050, this plan guides our sector toward a more safe, secure, economically viable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable […]
South Africa’s FlySafair set to be acquired by Harith
(Posted 12th February 2026) While this transaction will still require various regulatory approvals from aviation and competition bodies in South Africa, once this is secured it will finally resolve ownership issues raised in past complaints made about the share distribution composition of FlySafair. Find the full media release by Harith on display below […]
Aero Trail Africa Aviation Yearbook 2025 now available for download
(Posted 12th February 2026) Have you downloaded the AeroTrail Africa Aviation Yearbook 2025 yet? The yearbook offers a concise, data-driven snapshot of the routes (re)launched to, from, and within Africa, alongside key airline fleet renewals and aviation infrastructure developments that shaped the continent in 2025. Featured below is a snapshot of #aircraft […]
How new technologies are stepping up global fight against wildlife trafficking
(Posted 12th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Standard (Kenya), February 10, 2026 In late 2025, Interpol coordinated a global operation across 134 nations, seizing roughly 30,000 live animals, confiscating illegal plant and timber products, and identifying about 1,100 suspected wildlife traffickers for national police to investigate. Read more (2 min) (Behind […]
Elephant saved from deadly fence trap in Laikipia
(Posted 12th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ascah Mwango, K24 Digital, February 10, 2026 In a dramatic rescue on the plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, an elephant bull was saved after becoming dangerously entangled in a fence wire around his right hind leg. In a statement shared on Tuesday, February […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa rhino poaching drops in 2025 – but Kruger NP numbers rise
(Posted 12th February 2026) South Africa has reported encouraging progress in the fight against wildlife crime, with a 16% drop in rhino poaching in 2025 compared to the previous year. The improvement follows intensified anti-poaching operations, stronger cooperation between authorities and private reserves, and increased use of technology to detect criminal activity. For safari travellers, the figures highlight […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Swimming Beaches Status: Latest water quality results released!
(Posted 12th February 2026) The eThekwini Municipality has released its latest coastal water quality results, confirming that 17 of Durban’s 23 regularly monitored bathing beaches currently meet national safety standards, while six beaches remain closed due to water quality concerns…. READ MORE
Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu pays tribute to the late Jane Goodall
(Posted 12th February 2026) The Albertine Apes Alliance recognises the legacy of Jane Goodall at meeting in Kampala, Uganda https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/conservation/jane-goodall-institute-volcanoes- safaris-recognise-jane-goodall-legacy-albertine-apes-alliance/ The Albertine Apes Alliance is a gathering of some of the most influential conservationists, field researchers, and tourism leaders from across the Albertine Rift (the western arm of the Great Rift […]
