IATA Brings World Passenger & Financial Symposium to Istanbul
(Posted 03rd October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 5–6 November 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines. The event brings together leaders across retailing, finance, payments, and digital identity. “Aviation is on the cusp of a major […]
Qatar Airways Expands Connectivity to the United States and South America with Aer Lingus and LEVEL
(Posted 03rd October 2025) Through Dublin, Qatar Airways passengers can now enjoy greater access to U.S. routes including Boston, Bradley International, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington Dulles, and soon to Las Vegas Through Barcelona, Qatar Airways passengers can connect to Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, and soon to Santiago Qatar […]
Bad habits of Meru elephant earns him exile to Tsavo
(Posted 03rd October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Emmanuel Wanjala, The Star (Kenya) September 30, 2025 While electric fences have proven effective in keeping wildlife away from human habitats and drastically reduced human-wildlife conflicts, one bull elephant in Meru had mastered the art of fence-crashing and presented conservationists with a new […]
Help Us Grow the ATTA® & Experience Africa Events Team
(Posted 03rd October 2025) Help Us Grow the ATTA® & Experience Africa Events Team As the African tourism landscape continues to grow and evolve, so too does the ATTA® team — and we’re excited to be expanding! We’re currently recruiting for three key roles across ATTA® Membership and Experience Africa Events (EAE), […]
Landmark USD 30 Million Disbursement to Uganda Development Bank Limited to Boost Economic Growth
(Posted 03rd October 2024) The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has successfully disbursed a USD 30 Mn financing facility to Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) in Uganda. This strategic facility marks ICD’s first Line of Finance transaction in Uganda and […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in November: What travellers should know!
(Posted 03rd October 2025) As the southern African summer begins to settle in, malaria risk in many parts of the region becomes an important health consideration for travellers. In November, with increasing rainfall and warmer temperatures, the conditions for mosquito breeding intensify, and the risk of transmission climbs. Understanding where the risk is highest, why November matters, and how […]
Airlink takes delivery of first of 10 Embraer E195-E2
(Posted 02nd October 2025) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premium airline, has concluded its lease agreement with Azorra with the formal acceptance of the first three of ten new Embraer E195-E2 jetliners. The lease agreement, which was finalised in August, sees Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale- based lease, finance and asset management firm, providing the newly-built […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park update: Hiking trail closures & reopenings after recent fires!
(Posted 02nd October 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an important update regarding trail access in Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) in Cape Town following the recent wildfires in the Camps Bay area. While many popular routes have now reopened, SANParks is urging all hikers and visitors to remain cautious, as fire-affected areas may still pose risks. According […]
TravelComments.com – SAWS forecast: What tourists can expect from South Africa’s summer 2025/26!
(Posted 02nd October 2025) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has published its latest Seasonal Climate Watch for the period October 2025 to February 2026. Current data shows that the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) remains in a neutral state but has cooled rapidly over the past month. Forecast models now indicate an increasing likelihood of at least a […]
Passenger Demand Grows 4.6% in August
(Posted 02nd October 2025) African airlines saw: demand rise by 7.1% with capacity increased by 5.3% for an 79.7% passenger load factor (the percentage of capacity taken up by the market) The African market accounted for 2.2% of the total global market during August. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in November: What to expect & how to prepare!
(Posted 02nd October 2025) November marks the transition into Kruger National Park’s “green season,” when the park shifts from the dry winter into the summer rainy period. For many travellers, this month offers a unique balance: the bush is still relatively open, but the first rains breathe life into the landscape and bring fresh […]
Good Hope FM ‘Warrior Woman Awards’ Joins Forces with WomenIN Festival 2025
(Posted 02nd October 2025) The festival promises to be a transformative celebration of leadership, wellness, collaboration, and personal empowerment – highlighting stories of women who defy conventions, break barriers and inspire collective impact Following a massively successful inaugural event, Good Hope FM’s ‘Warrior Woman Awards’ will be joining forces with the […]
Youth Charter Issues Global Call to Action at United Nations (UN) 80th Assembly and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Milano Cortina Summit
(Posted 02nd October 2025) The statement urges world leaders, governments, and sporting bodies to strengthen the role of sport in addressing today’s most urgent crises – armed conflict, climate change, inequality, and the lack of representation in leadership The Youth Charter, an international charity and UN NGO, has issued a Global Call […]
TravelComments.com – Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town has weekly closures until November 2025. Here’s why it’s happening and how to plan your journey!
(Posted 02nd October 2025) Travellers planning to drive along Cape Town’s iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive should take note: between 01 October 2025 and the end of November 2025, the scenic coastal route will be closed every… READ MORE
Kenya’s Daallo Airline set for Entebbe flights
(Posted 02nd October 2025) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has announced the addition of a new scheduled flight to boost air travel in the country. Daallo Airlines, a Kenyan-based carrier, has launched a new route to Uganda, becoming the 18th scheduled operator. The airline will run three weekly flights from Entebbe […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 02nd October 2025) CCA IN THE NEWS Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit All Africa The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius have the honor to announce that the Republic of Mauritius will host the […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe introduces mandatory online arrival forms for international travellers!
(Posted 01st October 2025( Travellers planning a trip to Zimbabwe should be aware of a new entry requirement. The Zimbabwean government has announced that all international visitors must now complete their arrival forms online before departure, as traditional paper forms are no longer in use. The new system applies to… READ MORE
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues on Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Operations in Africa, Wed 01 October 11:00 UTC (14:00 EAT)
(Posted 01st October 2025) The October Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Daniel Demeke, Managing Director MRO Services at Ethiopian Airlines and Mr. Gaoussou Konate, Consulting Director – Technical and Operations, AFRAA on Wednesday, 01 October at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). The discussion will focus on aircraft maintenance, repair […]
TravelComments.com – Linden in Johannesburg named one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods in 2025
(Posted 01st October 2025) Time Out has released its annual list of the Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World, and Linden in Johannesburg has made it into the Top 20! The leafy suburb ranked #17 on the 2025 list, highlighting its growing reputation as a hub of food, culture, and creativity. According to Time Out, the ranking is based on the […]
Air Cargo Resilience Continues: August Demand Up 4.1%
(Posted 01st October 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to August 2024 levels (+5.1% for international operations). • Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to […]
Namibia deploys army to fight fire in one of Africa’s largest reserves
(Posted 01st October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Lyndal Rowlands, Aljazeera (Qatar), September 29, 2025 Namibia has deployed more than 500 soldiers to help fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s largest wildlife reserves, Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare Manongo said […]
International Olympic Committee (IOC) launches revamped Young Reporters Programme for Dakar 2026
(Posted 01st October 2025) Under the guidance of senior Olympic media professionals, the selected Young Reporters for Dakar 2026 will experience a comprehensive training programme covering print journalism, photography, broadcasting and social media Applications are now open for the next edition of the Young Reporters Programme, which will run during the […]
NEW CLOUD PLATFORM TRANSFORMS GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC COMMUNICATION
(Posted 01st October 2025) Air traffic control (ATC) authorities around the world continue to face challenges with messaging systems that are limited in their capabilities, operationally demanding, and slow to adapt to modern needs. These limitations can make it harder to coordinate across borders and keep pace with growing traffic demands. With the […]
Government plans blueprint to tackle elephant overpopulation
(Posted 01st October 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Kabelo Khumalo, Business day (South Africa), September 29, 2025 The government is drafting a blueprint to address elephant overpopulation, amid accusations from animal rights groups that the issue has been poorly managed. The overpopulation of elephants is frowned on for many reasons […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 39, 2025
(Posted 30th September 2025) Introduction. The air transport industry will need approximately 500 million tonnes (Mt) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually by 2050 to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions, yet global production in 2025 is estimated at only 2 Mt. A recent study by International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Worley […]
TravelComments.com – Wildfire Update: Etosha National Park (Namibia) – September 2025
(Posted 30th September 2025) The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has confirmed that wildfires, which started burning in Etosha National Park on 23 September 2025, remain active. As of 28 September 2025, the fire has spread close to several tourist roads on the eastern side of the park. The affected areas currently include:… READ […]
Radisson Individuals brand celebrates 100th property milestone and now offers even more opportunities for guests and owners
(Posted 30th September 2025) Radisson Individuals is now expanding its flexible offering across three segments, from upper midscale to upper upscale, ensuring consistently high standards and relevance to guests and owners across the portfolio Radisson Hotel Group announced the expansion of its Radisson Individuals brand, driven by the brand’s exceptional growth to over […]
From Guns to Growth: How Myene Sub-County Is Winning the Fight against Poaching
(Posted 30th September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Amony Immaculate, Uganda Radio Network (Uganda), September 25, 2025 When Ogwal assumed office in 2016, poaching was widespread. Myene, which borders Nwoya and Omoro districts in the Acholi sub-region, as well as Kamdini Sub-County, Minakulu Sub-County, and Minakulu Town Council, had become a […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES TWO KEY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH AND INNOVATION
(Posted 30th September 2025) Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced two senior leadership appointments that reinforce the organisation’s commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence. Steve Ayalo has been promoted to Vice President IT Governance, Risk & Compliance and Matthew Lloyd to Vice President Marketing Technology […]
OIC Investment Forum in Africa: Unleashing Africa’s Investment Potential 2–4 December 2025
(Posted 30th September 2025) OIC African Member States are emerging as attractive destinations for investment in agribusiness, mining, renewable energy, infrastructure, textiles, tourism, banking, and manufacturing The Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT), the trade and investment promotion organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in partnership with Islamic Development bank […]
