Third Annual Africa Travel Week Media Awards Now Open for Submissions
(Posted 29th October 2025) World-class judging panel announced as Africa Travel Week (ATW) seeks Africa’s top travel journalists, storytellers and content creators Entries for the 2026 ATW Media Awards are now open, with submissions sought from travel writers, bloggers, videographers, and photographers who produce outstanding content related to the African […]
Govt Launches Electric Fence Project to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflict in Kidepo
(Posted 29th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sam Ibanda Mugabi, Nile Post (Uganda), October 27, 2025 The government has launched a major conservation initiative to construct an electric fence around Kidepo Valley National Park, aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict and enhancing community safety in the surrounding areas. The project, […]
Radisson Hotel Group surpasses 210 signings and openings in 2025 as global growth accelerates
(Posted 29th October 2025) Building on a record-breaking 2024, Radisson Hotel Group has carried its momentum into 2025, accelerating growth across EMEA and APAC while staying true to its Responsible Business commitments With more than 210 signings and openings already secured this year, the Group is steadily advancing its transformation towards becoming […]
12 dead in Kenya after Cessna C208B Grand Caravan safari flight crashes
(Posted 28th October 2025) File photo of the aircraft A Cessna Grand Caravan, owned and operated by Mombasa Air Safari, which was registered in Kenya as 5Y-CCA, MSN: 208B1248, first flown in 2007, at 08.30 hrs local time today crashed near Kwale not long after take off from the Ukunda airfield. The […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia Airways tightens Johannesburg travel rules: Return or onward ticket now mandatory!
(Posted 28th October 2025) Travellers planning to fly from Zambia to South Africa should take note of new entry requirements recently introduced by Zambia Airways. The national carrier has implemented a mandatory return or onward ticket policy for all passengers travelling between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The rule, effective 14 October 2025, aims to […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 43, 2025
(Posted 28th October 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. FlyConcorde Ltd. is aiming to reintroduce supersonic passenger flights by 2026, nearly two decades after the Concorde’s retirement, with new aircraft designed to cruise at 60,000 feet, use sustainable aviation fuel, and produce significantly less sonic boom. […]
600 kg of African elephant tusks incinerated in Vietnam
(Posted 28th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gia Chinh, VN Express International (Vietnam), October 24, 2025 Hai Phong authorities incinerated 615 kilograms of African elephant tusks on Oct. 23 after seizing them in a 2023 smuggling case. Hai Phong Port Customs and city police inspected two suspicious containers on […]
Gohori Resort / Zimbabwe officially commissioned
(Posted 28th October 2025) Friday, the 24th of October 2025 marked a new era in the Mutoko tourism landscape with the official commissioning of Gohori Resort, a boutique resort designed to offer and deliver memorable experiences for its guests. Gohori Resort is located in the foothills of Mount Gohori in Mutoko. […]
Following the money: How South Africa’s financial watchdogs are cracking down on illegal wildlife trade
(Posted 28th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Carlton Oloo, Africa Sustainability Matters (Kenya), October 26, 2025 The South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force (SAMLIT) has released its 2025 report on the financial flows linked to illegal wildlife trade (IWT), published in Pretoria on 21 October 2025. The report, […]
Africa’s Hotel Sector Leads the World in AI Adoption, New Study Reveals
(Posted 28th October 2025) Middle East & African hotel chains outpace global competitors in AI integration, but data silos threaten to undermine progress Hotel chains in Africa and the Middle East are leading the world in AI adoption and integration, according to a new global study by h2c, commissioned by hotel […]
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
(Posted 28th October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards.. The main changes to the 2026 manuals include: Dangerous Goods Regulations […]
TravelComments.com – Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) makes strong progress in restoring flight procedures across South Africa
(Posted 28th October 2025) Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has announced major progress in stabilising operations and rebuilding its core technical capacity. According to Acting CEO Matome Moholola, ATNS continues to make steady advances in restoring and validating instrument flight procedures (IFPs) across South Africa’s aviation network, including several key secondary airports…. READ MORE
Seychelles’ tourism industry welcomes the return of ‘Discover’ flights from Germany
(Posted 27th October 2025) Images courtesy of Tourism Seychelles Key Tourism Seychelles officials together with tourism stakeholders earlier today welcomed the arrival of the first flight of Discover – a Lufthansa Group leisure airline – after the carrier resumed flight operations from Frankfurt to Mahe. A welcome ceremony was held to […]
Seychelles heading for record tourist arrivals as new President takes over
(Posted 27th October 2025) Dr. Patrick Herminie was yesterday late afternoon sworn in as Seychelles’ 6th President, ending the ultimately highly controversial rule of Wavel Ramkavalan – a man elected on the promise of change which turned out to be turning into a regime of failed promises, nepotism, division, deception and misuse of […]
Police officer, civilian jailed in Kenya for seven years each for Ivory trafficking
(Posted 27th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Erastus Gichohi, Kenya News Agency (Kenya), October 23, 2025 A police officer and a civilian have each been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of trafficking and dealing in elephant ivory worth more than Sh2.9 million. Naivasha Chief Magistrate […]
KWS relocates second rogue elephant to Tsavo East in weeks
(Posted 27th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Capital FM (Kenya), October 24, 2025 The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has translocated another troublesome elephant to Tsavo East National Park — the second such operation in under three weeks. In its latest operation, the KWS Problematic Animal Control Unit, working jointly with […]
Four elephants spotted just 70km from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
(Posted 27th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Helena Barnard, Nova News (South Africa), October 24, 2025 Four elephants have been spotted roaming near the Zutshwa area in Botswana’s Kgalagadi region, bringing these iconic animals within just 70 kilometres of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. South African National Parks confirmed the sighting, […]
#Angola Ministry of Tourism is the primary sponsor of the ‘Africa Tourism Awards’
(Posted 27th October 2025) Angolan tourism is once again recognized across borders, with three national representatives distinguished at the Africa Tourism Awards 2025 (The Balearica Awards), one of the most prestigious platforms for valuing African tourism. The Brand Ambassador of Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life, Jessi Madalena, was announced […]
Investigators prove viral elephant photo from Namibia’s Etosha National Park is fake
(Posted 26th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tasleem Gierdien, Eyewitness News (South Africa), October 23, 2025 In September, devastating fires swept through Namibia’s most popular wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park. Satellite imagery analysis by the investigative collective Bellingcat revealed that more than a third of the park was affected, destroying […]
What Kenya’s new law says about human-wildlife conflict compensation, poaching
(Posted 26th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Dennis Musau, Citizen Digital (Kenya), October 22, 2025 Kenyans who suffer injury, death, or property loss from wildlife attacks are entitled to government compensation of up to Ksh.5 million, per the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2025. The new law signed by […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: City of Windhoek renames streets and stadium!
(Posted 25th October 2025) The City of Windhoek has announced a series of official street name changes, effective Friday, 24 October 2025. According to a public notice issued on 20 October 2025, these updates are part of the municipality’s ongoing initiative to celebrate and preserve the legacy of distinguished Namibians who have made remarkable contributions […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink to launch Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights in June 2026!
(Posted 25th October 2025) South African regional airline Airlink has announced an exciting new route connecting Johannesburg to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, starting June 2026. The service will feature Airlink’s brand-new Embraer E195-E2 flagship aircraft, designed for comfort and efficiency, with seating for 136 passengers…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – 6th World Culinary Awards: These are Southern Africa’s top restaurants 2025!
(Posted 25th October 2025) South Africa has once again proven its status as a global culinary hotspot, sweeping top honours at the 6th World Culinary Awards. This prestigious international initiative recognises excellence across the culinary industry, celebrating restaurants, chefs, and destinations that define the art of food. Like in the previous year,… READ MORE
RHINO ARK SURVEY ON ARKIVE MAGAZINE
(Posted 25th October 2025) Greetings from Rhino Ark. We invite you to take part in a short survey to help us improve our bi-annual publication, ARKIVE. Please take a few moments to share your feedback via the link below: https://forms.gle/C7CnrzFVJKTc1hjCA Your insights are invaluable in helping us enhance the quality and impact of our communication. […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park to keep its iconic name – no change confirmed by government!
(Posted 25th October 2025) The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that there has been no official amendment or approval to change the name of the Kruger National Park. According to the Department, no notice has been published in the Government Gazette under Section 20 of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act […]
Airlink to spice up Zanzibar market
(Posted 25th October 2025) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline will launch its new Johannesburg-Zanzibar route in June 2026. Tickets are now on sale for flights to the Tanzanian island which is famous for its spices, beaches, forest and marine life and resorts. Its UNESCO-listed historical Stone Town with its maze of streets […]
TravelComments.com – Proflight Zambia launches seasonal Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route from May 2026!
(Posted 24th October 2025) Zambian regional airline Proflight Zambia is set to expand its network with the launch of a new seasonal route connecting Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone to Maun Airport (MUB) in Maun, Botswana, starting May 2026. The seasonal service will… READ MORE
The ATLA 2025 shortlist is coming soon, join us at the Creatives Connect Afrika Festival
(Posted 24th October 2025) Ghana Prepares For Creatives Connect Afrika Forum Festival & Forum REGISTER NOW The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in partnership with the Black Star Experience and Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), will host 2025 Creatives Connect Afrika Forum & Festival from 24 to 26 November […]
Qatar Airways Awarded ‘Best Airline App 2025’ by World Aviation Festival
(Posted 24th October 2025) Qatar Airways has been recognised with the ‘Best Airline App 2025’ award at this year’s World Aviation Festival, the largest aviation technology event in the world. The winner was announced during the ‘Battle of the Airlines Apps’, a unique, side-by-side judged contest that began with travellers nominating their favourite airline […]
TravelComments.com – Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: South Africa vs New Zealand 2026 fixtures confirmed!
(Posted 24th October 2025) Rugby fans, brace yourselves for a historic showdown! The highly anticipated alternating quadrennial tour between South Africa and New Zealand, branded as Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, has been officially announced. The inaugural 2026 edition will see the Springboks host the All Blacks from August to September, delivering an unforgettable series of matches across South Africa…. READ MORE
