TravelComments.com – Cape Town Airport Disruptions: Flights diverted after Kenya Airways aircraft incident
(Posted 04th August 2026) Travellers flying to or from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa, should expect delays and operational disruptions after an aircraft incident temporarily affected runway operations…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Airlink launches Lanseria–Harare flights from November 2026
(Posted 04th August 2026) Travellers heading to Zimbabwe will soon have another way to reach Harare. From 15 November 2026, South African regional airline Airlink will introduce a new scheduled service between Lanseria International Airport (HLA), northwest of Johannesburg, and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare…. READ MORE
GISS 2027 is heading to Angola. Will you be there?
(Posted 04th August 2026) ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) Reserve the week of 24 May 2027 A new setting. New opportunities. Expanding the global aviation network. Every year, ICAO’s GISS brings together the people shaping the future of international aviation. In 2027, we’re taking you somewhere entirely different. Somewhere many aviation […]
The untold story in cyanide poisoning of 15 Amboseli elephants
(Posted 04th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Stanley Ngotho, Daily Nation (Kenya), July 31, 2026 Between June 24 and July 24, 2026, a wave of unexplained elephant deaths swept through the Amboseli ecosystem in Kajiado County, claiming 15 animals and triggering alarm among conservationists in Kenya and across the world. […]
Harare, Tsholotsho men jailed nine years each for illegal ivory possession
(Posted 04th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Chronicle (Zimbabwe), July 31, 2026 TWO men from Harare and Tsholotsho have each been sentenced to an effective nine years in prison after being convicted of unlawfully possessing raw ivory in separate cases, as authorities intensify efforts to combat wildlife crime. The pair was […]
Kenya sets Ksh.6.4M mandatory insurance cover for foreign visitors
(Posted 04th August 2026) Taken from Facebook by Kirimi Kirema The Kenya Government just put a price tag on your life. Fifty thousand dollars. That’s what Kenya’s government now says every visitor must be worth, on paper, before they’re allowed to set foot in the country. I read the gazette notice […]
FASTJET ZIMBABWE OFFICALLY WELCOMES AN AIRBUS A320
(Posted 04th August 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe officially welcomed the Airbus A320-200 aircraft to its Flying Programme on Sunday, the 2nd of August 2026 at an event at Victoria Falls International Airport. The Airbus A320 aircraft will support the airline’s Flying Programme during the peak months of August and September 2026 on the high […]
Why Airlines Need a New Approach to Payment
(Posted 04th August 2026) By Nick Careen, IATA Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety & Security A passenger selects a flight. The schedule works, the fare is right, they add a bag and choose a seat. But the sale is not complete until the payment works. That final step needs to […]
TravelComments.com – Hartbeespoort named South Africa’s Town of the Year 2026: Why you should visit Harties
(Posted 04th August 2026) Just 45 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Hartbeespoort – affectionately known as Harties – has added another reason to visit. One of Gauteng‘s favourite weekend getaways has been crowned Kwêla’s Dorp van die Jaar (Town of the Year) 2026, one of South Africa’s best-known community tourism competitions…. READ MORE
The East Africa Travel Podcast: Episode #32 – To Mombasa, a journey in sustainability and Swahili style
(Posted 04th August 2026) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu In my latest podcast episode: the all-night bus trip across the Uganda Kenya border passes in a blink of an eye knowing that I’ll soon be gazing out of the train window at Tsavo’s elephants! From midnight border checks […]
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 […]
