UGM demands independent probe into ‘cyanide poisoning’ after Amboseli elephant deaths
(Posted 035d August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Spencer Walela, Capital FM (Kenya), July 31, 2026 The United Green Movement (UGM) has called for an independent investigation into the alleged “cyanide poisoning” of elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, urging authorities to tighten controls on hazardous chemicals following the recent deaths of fifteen […]
NEW: Zimbabwe’s wildlife rangers get the much-needed legal backing
(Posted 03rd August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Luckmore Safuli, Herald (Zimbabwe), August 1, 2026 Just before sunrise, at Zimbabwe’s largest national park, Hwange National Park, 35-year-old Joseph Msipa begins another patrol. His backpack carries water, a first-aid kit and enough supplies to spend several days in the bush. The weight of […]
Farmers lose harvests, peace to booming jumbo population
(Posted 03rd August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Herald (Zimbabwe), August 1, 2026 Hordes of marauding elephants have been roaming the outskirts of Chirunya villages in Ward 8, Mbire District, as the perennial human-wildlife conflict intensifies. On July 19, terrified villagers watched from their homesteads as the spectacle unfolded, throwing the sleepy […]
Orphaned elephant calf Bungalu survived weeks alone, storms, and a lion attack
(Posted 03rd August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Aaron Goldstein, The Cool Down (U.S.), August 2, 2026 After surviving alone in the Kenyan bush for weeks, enduring severe storms and even a lion attack, an orphaned elephant calf named Bungalu is finally safe. New rescue footage is giving animal lovers a closer […]
IATA Market Analysis June 2026
(Posted 03rd August 2026) Air Passenger Traffic Contraction Eased Slightly in June 2.2% Industry-wide Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) contracted by 2.2% year?on?year (YoY) in May. Industry-wide Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) fell by 1.7% year?on?year (YoY) in June, compared to the 2.2% drop in May. The Passenger Load Factor (PLF) dropped by […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain fire update: What Cape Town visitors need to know
(Posted 03rd August 2026) Travellers visiting Cape Town should be aware that firefighting operations are continuing on the slopes of Table Mountain National Park after a vegetation fire broke out above Kloof Nek Corner and Tafelberg Road…. READ MORE
Complimentary Executive Pass to the Fintech Festival Tanzania 2026 (August 20–21, JNICC)
(Posted 03rd August 2026) The financial services ecosystem across East Africa is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As open APIs, embedded finance, core modernization, automated underwriting and cross-border payment rails reshape institutional finance staying ahead requires strategic alignment with industry peers and policy makers. On August 20th–21st, 2026, 10,000 leaders, policy makers, innovators, executives and transformation […]
Indian Ocean island of the Comoros Islands on the move
(Posted 03rd August 2026) COMOROS Islands of the Indian Ocean appoints Faouzia Vitry to head “Special Purpose Vehicle’’ ahead of the JIOI – Indian Ocean Games 2027 Faouzia Vitry left her political career in Reunion Island to take up this important mission in Comoros Islands. Mme Vitry took the decision to […]
AeroTrail Africa | Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport
(Posted 02nd August 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), Nigeria‘s busiest aviation gateway, recorded an estimated 4,373,754 scheduled airline seats during the first half of 2026, according to AeroTrail analysis. January was the busiest month, with approximately 815,419 scheduled seats, while June […]
Last Exhibition Booths Remaining | Showcase Your Innovation at Fintech Festival Tanzania 2026
(Posted 01st August 2026) The countdown has begun. With only a few premium exhibition booths remaining, this is your opportunity to position your organization at Fintech Festival Tanzania 2026, Africa’s leading fintech gathering. 20–21 August 2026 Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Why Exhibit Now? Meet 10,000+ fintech professionals Connect with 300+ […]
Elephant culling: Why Africa remains deeply divided over this issue
(Posted 01st August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mariana Balt, SA People (South Africa), July 29, 2026 Elephant culling divides opinion like few conservation issues. For some, it is a practical response to growing elephant populations in fenced reserves. For others, it is an ethical failure that ignores science and the complexity […]
The Pyne Awards Africa – Your Visa Guide for Maputo 2026
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TravelComments.com – Durban beaches update: All swimming beaches remain open (29 July 2026)
(Posted 01st August 2026) If you’re planning a beach day in Durban, the latest water quality results bring more good news for visitors. According to the eThekwini Municipality‘s 29 July 2026 update, all officially designated swimming beaches remain open, with water quality ranging from excellent to acceptable under the municipality’s E. coli monitoring programme…. READ MORE
Advance Your Air Transport Expertise with ICAO
(Posted 01st August 2026) Air Transport Professional Training Programme Today’s air transport environment demands professionals who understand both regulation and commercial realities. The Air Transport Professional Training Programme brings together three self-paced courses that cover air transport regulatory issues and economics, equipping participants with the knowledge to navigate complex policy environments, […]
Aviation Industry Urges African Governments to Align API and PNR Programs with Global Standards
(Posted 01st August 2026) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and global best practices. API […]
ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
)Posted 01st August 2026) Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation Registration Open / Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors Registration is now open for the Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation, taking place 14–15 October 2026 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. Under the theme “Advancing Global Commitment to Inclusive and Universally […]
TravelComments.com – Cricket World Cup 2027: Host cities in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia unveiled
(Posted 31st July 2026) The countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has taken another major step, with the official host cities and stadiums now confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia…. READ MORE
40 elephants missing from Tsavo East National Park found
(Posted 31st July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Michael Mutinda, Citizen Digital (Kenya), July 29, 2026 Forty elephants that strayed from Tsavo East National Park into Kamboo and Kiboko areas of Makueni County have been found after raising fears of possible human-wildlife conflict. Chyulu Senior Warden Peter Njoroge said the elephants, which were […]
Man gets 9 years for possessing ivory
(Posted 31st July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo, Herald (Zimbabwe), July 30, 2026 A 44-year-old Murehwa man has been sentenced to an effective nine years in prison after he was caught attempting to sell eight pieces of raw ivory without a licence. Blessing Kwaramba, of Zimbiru Village under Chief Chinamhora […]
Cyanide poisoning killed 15 elephants in Amboseli, KWS confirms
(Posted 31st July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Brenda Wanga, Citizen Digital (Kenya) (UK) July 29, 2026 Fifteen elephants that died within the Amboseli National Park ecosystem over the past month succumbed to cyanide poisoning after ingesting pesticides sprayed on nearby tomato farms, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has said. KWS Director […]
Reckless driving inside Kruger Park: Driver faces double trouble for actions
(Posted 31st July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mariana Balt, SA People (South Africa), July 30, 2026 Reckless driving inside the Kruger National Park has placed a delivery driver in serious trouble after a video captured a near collision with two elephant bulls near Skukuza. The incident has angered park authorities, shocked […]
Air Passenger Demand Falls 1.7% in June
(Posted 31st July 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 1.7% compared to June 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand declined by 0.6%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.3% year-on-year. The […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana Weather Outlook 2026/27: What travellers should know about El Niño, drought and wildfire risk
(Posted 31st July 2026) If you’re planning a safari or self-drive adventure in Botswana between late 2026 and early 2027, it’s worth keeping an eye on the weather. Botswana’s Department of Meteorological Services has released its 2026/27 Seasonal Rainfall Outlook, forecasting a greater than 90% chance that El Niño conditions will develop and influence the country’s rainy season from October […]
Official Delegate Invitation: 7th Edition Fintech Festival Tanzania (August 20th–21st)
(Posted 31st July 2026) In three weeks, the global financial technology ecosystem converges in Dar es Salaam for the 7th Edition of Fintech Festival Tanzania. On August 20th–21st, 2026, the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam will host over 10,000 leaders, policy makers, and innovators from 120+ countries, building on the […]
Cost Impact of the UK SAF Mandate Design
(Posted 31st July 2026) The design of the UK SAF Mandate differs from that of ReFuelEU aviation, with one of the more significant elements being the UK’s inclusion of a “HEFA cap”. Despite its name, this is a cap on certain feedstocks, such as used cooking oil (UCO), and not the technology […]
Aviation Industry Urges African Governments to Align API and PNR Programs with Global Standards
(Posted 31st July 2026) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and global best practices. API […]
TravelComments.com – CemAir adds more Bloemfontein flights to Durban and George from August 2026
(Posted 31st July 2026) Travellers flying to or from Bloemfontein will soon have more flexibility, with South African regional airline CemAir adding extra weekly flights to Durban and George…. READ MORE
Closed doors signal the end of an era for Brussels Airlines in Uganda
(Posted 31st July 2026) Brussels Airlines’ Kampala office has been closed effective immediately, shutting out their faithful travelers who over decades frequented the airline offices to buy their tickets. Said one affected traveler to ATCNews on condition of anonymity: ‘What do I do now? I used to come to Rwenzori House to […]
AeroTrail Africa | Africa’s Busiest Intra-African Airline Routes
(Posted 30th July 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Have you ever wondered which intra-African international air routes recorded the highest seat capacity during the first half of 2026? According to AeroTrail analysis, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport led the continent’s intra-African connectivity with an estimated 5,562,177 scheduled […]
TravelComments.com – Namaqua National Park’s 2026 wildflower season Is underway
(Posted 30th July 2026) If you’re planning a spring road trip through the Northern Cape, now is the time to start watching the flower reports…. READ MORE
