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
Ancient elephant migration routes are being blocked off – can anything stop the rising death toll?
(Posted 24th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Patrick Greenfield, The guardian (U.K), October 22, 2025 At nearly 3.5-metres tall and weighing as much as a bus, you could be forgiven for assuming that Goshi – one of an estimated 30 “super-tusker” elephants left in Africa – would be easy to […]
Malawi: A deepening crisis in wildlife and human trafficking driven and enabled by corruption
(Posted 24th October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Justin Gosling, Environmental Investigation Agency (U.K), October 22, 2025 As far back as 2002, Malawian wildlife trafficking networks were heavily implicated when Singaporean officials intercepted 6.2 tonnes of ivory in what was then the largest ivory smuggling case detected since the introduction of […]
SITA launches AeroCost Manager- Direct Operating Cost accounting solution for airlines
(Posted 24th October 2025) Controlling costs is key in any industry. But while the direct price of operating aircraft, with multiple partners, represents more than half of airline expenditure, many accounting systems are still hamstrung by inefficient manual components. Manual processes that are open to error, and worse, intentional third-party fraud. To address […]
The Wait is Almost Over! The Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2025
(Posted 24th October 2025) We are thrilled to announce that the adjudication process for the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2025 is nearing completion! Our esteemed panel of judges has been diligently reviewing the entries, and we are excited to reveal the winners soon. As part of the process, our judges are […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 23rd October 2025)t CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Daily Flights to Port Sudan, Boosting Tourism and Trade in the Region Travel and Tour World Ethiopian Airlines resumed its daily flight services between Addis Ababa and Port Sudan, marking a significant milestone for both tourism and trade in Sudan. After […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp fuel station temporarily closed for maintenance!
(Posted 24th October 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the filling station at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is currently closed for maintenance. The maintenance work has taken longer than initially expected, resulting in a temporary disruption in fuel availability at the camp. Until further notice, visitors travelling to Crocodile Bridge […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Renovation work underway at Olifants Rest Camp!
(Posted 24th October 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that renovations at Olifants Rest Camp in Kruger National Park began on 20 October 2025 and are expected to continue until 12 December 2025. Located high above the Olifants River in the park’s central region, Olifants Rest Camp is one of Kruger National Park’s most iconic rest camps, renowned for its panoramic […]
Project Bomoko – Conservation Built on Human Rights
(Posted 23rd October 2025) We are pleased to share the latest update on Project Bomoko, our integrated management plan which aims to further embed a human rights-based approach to conservation across African Parks, and to drive compliance with international safeguards standards. In line with our commitment to stakeholders, we will regularly communicate […]
