Let’s talk ‘lethal control’ — Ezemvelo wants to cull 1,220 elephants
(Posted 09th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Don Pinnock, Daily Maverick (South Africa), July 6, 2026 It was billed as a briefing to Parliament’s Environment Portfolio Committee on elephant management in KwaZulu-Natal. Its slide presentation was slick and convincing at face value. The bomb dropped at question time. Ezemvelo’s scientific manager […]
The urgent call to protect elephants: A creative response to the threat of mass culling
(Posted 09th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Weekend Argus, Cape Times (South Africa), July 8, 2026 A herd of giant, life-size elephant puppets lumbered through Cape Point’s sweeping shrubland yesterday, their hauntingly realistic movements arresting onlookers and providing a stark, chilling window into an unfolding conservation crisis. The evocative scene forms […]
Rising human-elephant conflict in Southern Africa predicted
(Posted 09th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Phys.org (U.K), July 7, 2026 A study predicts increasing human-elephant conflict in Southern Africa. A growing number of farmers and 290,000 African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) share space in Southern Africa, with conflicts arising from elephants raiding cropland. Crop raids by elephants can […]
ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit 2026
(Posted 09th July 2026) ICAO COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Global Aviation Gender Summit Luanda, Angola | 21 – 23 July 2026 ICAO is inviting you to the ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit taking place in Luanda, Angola, from 21–23 July 2026. This important global event will bring together aviation leaders, policymakers, and professionals from around the world to […]
AeroTrail Africa: Fleet Expansions
(Posted 09th July 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited In Week 26 of 2026, Africa’s airline fleet continued to evolve, with four carriers expanding their fleets. Two airlines welcomed factory-new aircraft, while another grappled with Aircraft on Ground (AOG) challenges, highlighting the contrasting realities shaping the continent’s aviation […]
TravelComments.com – Major Upgrades Planned for Mpumalanga’s Nature Reserves: What travellers can expect
(Posted 09th July 2026) If you’re planning to explore Mpumalanga’s spectacular landscapes over the next year, you’ll notice a number of improvements taking shape across some of the province’s best-known nature reserves and tourist attractions…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in August: Weather, wildlife & travel tips
(Posted 09th July 2026) August is one of the very best months to experience Kruger National Park. As winter gradually gives way to spring, the bush remains dry, wildlife becomes increasingly concentrated around permanent water sources, and game viewing reaches its peak. Pleasant daytime temperatures, minimal rainfall, and excellent visibility make August a favourite month […]
Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanisation and increased connectivity made possible by aircraft efficiency
(Posted 09th July 2026) Urbanisation and GDP growth are driving long-term air travel demand according to Airbus’ 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast (GMF). In the next 20 years, urbanisation is shifting to smaller cities. With a rise in middle classes and the diaspora this will lead to new city pairings made economically viable […]
Etihad signs Interline partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe
(Posted 08th July 2026) New MoU outlining interline partnership, codeshare agreement, and loyalty programme partnership to benefit customers of both airlines Agreement allows Etihad guests to book onward travel across Zimbabwe, including Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, as well as to Johannesburg, South Africa, on a single ticket Agreement signed in […]
Mystery of Hannibal’s Alpine march solved? Scientists calculate how 46,000 men and 37 elephants could have made military history’s greatest journey
(Posted 08th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wiliam Hunter, Daily Mail (U.K), July 6, 2026 Scientists may have finally solved the 2,200-year-old mystery of Hannibal’s legendary Alpine crossing. In 218 BC, the young Carthaginian general marched 40,000 men, 7,000 horses, and 37 war elephants across the Alps into Italy to wage war against […]
Gender Equality in African Aviation …
(Posted 08th July 2026) Across Africa’s aviation sector, commitments to gender equality are gaining momentum. The key question now is: what is changing on the ground? Join ACI Africa for the webinar: From Commitment to Impact: Elevating Women in African Aviation, on ? 10 July 2026 at ? 09:00 UTC. This session will […]
The Sky is Not the Limit: The Future of Aviation in Africa:
(Posted 08th July 2026) Courtesy of Talal Hassan / LinkedIn Africa stands at the threshold of an aviation revolution. For years, we’ve discussed the potential; now, we are witnessing the tangible momentum. Driven by a young population and a strong push toward regional integration via the Single African Air Transport Market […]
AFRICA IS WINNING THE GLOBAL TOURISM RECOVERY. BUT WHICH COUNTRIES ARE ACTUALLY WINNING?
(Posted 08th July 2026) 81 million tourists visited Africa in 2025. That’s the fastest regional growth rate on earth, ahead of #Europe, #Asia Pacific, and the #Americas. But that headline number hides the question that actually matters to investors and airlines betting billions on African routes, who is turning arrivals […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues| How ECOWAS Aviation Tax Abolition Can Transform Regional Connectivity and Spur Growth | 08 July | 2:00pm EAT (11:00am UTC)
(Posted 07th July 2026) Welcome to the 2026 AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session where industry leaders discuss critical matters and how to forge a way forward with practical and actionable solutions. The July Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Esayas W. Hailu, CEO of ASKY Airlines and Mr. Chris […]
Inside the human – wildlife conflict
(Posted 07th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ivan Zhakata, The Herald (Zimbabwe), July 4, 2026 Every trip to the river could be the last. Every walk to the fields is a gamble with death.For thousands of families living on the fringes of Zimbabwe’s national parks, safari areas and game […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa Weather Outlook: What travellers can expect from July to November 2026
(Posted 07th July 20260 , If you’re planning a trip to South Africa over the coming months, it may be worth keeping an eye on the latest seasonal weather outlook…. READ MORE
How the air transport industry is preparing to move 10 billion passengers a year
(Posted 07th July 2026) Borders cleared in 10 seconds. Weather delays cut by 65%. Lost luggage down 90%, AI driving efficiency: SITA Impact Report 2025 documents a year of customer-led change in global travel Aviation is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, without doubling the airports, the […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beach update: All monitored bathing beaches are open and safe
(Posted 07th July 2026) Planning a trip to Durban? There’s good news for beach lovers. The latest water quality results released by the eThekwini Municipality confirm that all regularly monitored bathing beaches across Durban currently meet South Africa’s national recreational water quality standards, making them safe for swimming, surfing and other beach activities…. READ MORE
Global harmonization through CORSIA remains essential to advance international aviation emissions policies
(Posted 07th July 2026) Multilateralism and alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization is critical to achieving global climate objectives The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is inviting closer cooperation with its Member States to maintain a globally-harmonized approach and strengthen the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), especially by […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park’s Nyathi Rest Camp to close for renovations
(Posted 07th July 3036) Travellers planning a visit to Addo Elephant National Park later this year should note that Nyathi Rest Camp will temporarily close for renovations from September 2026. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), the refurbishment programme is expected to take approximately six months, during which no accommodation bookings will be accepted…. READ MORE
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AT 2026 GHA AWARDS
(Posted 07th July 2026) Leading hotel brands and properties recognised for outstanding performance, innovation, loyalty engagement and sustainability Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements by member brands and hotels across the alliance’s global portfolio. Presented during […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique Travel Update July 2026: Post-flood recovery and tourism conditions
(Posted 07th July 2026) Mozambique continues its gradual recovery following the severe flooding that affected large parts of the country during the 2025/26 rainy and cyclone season. While the peak disaster phase has passed, the situation on the ground remains uneven: some tourism regions are fully operational again, while others are still dealing with infrastructure […]
AeroTrail Africa | Week 26, 2026
(Posted 07th July 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Ltd. The second half of 2026 has taken off in style! During Week 26, AeroTrail tracked seven new route launches, with five introduced by African carriers, alongside several frequency increases and future network expansion announcements—clear evidence that African aviation continues […]
Kenya vets immobilize limping bull elephant, then uncover what left him in ‘flipping pain’
(Posted 06th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Aaron Goldstein, The Cool Down (U.S), July 5, 2026 A wildlife rescue video out of Kenya is giving viewers a rare look at what it takes to help a massive bull elephant in obvious pain. In the widely shared Instagram reel, veterinarians locate a […]
WES governor orders joint force deployment after elephant invasion destroys farms in Ibba County
(Posted 06th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Memoscar Lasuba, EyeRadio (South Sudan), July 5, 2026 The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has ordered the deployment of a joint security force to Southern National Park following reports that elephants destroyed farms and food crops in Manikakara Payam of Ibba County. […]
Zambia Calls for Stronger African Tourism Cooperation at UN Tourism Summit
(Posted 06th July 2026) Zambia has called for stronger regional cooperation, improved connectivity and greater investment in skills development to build a more resilient and competitive tourism sector across Africa. Speaking as Chair of the 69th Session of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of […]
Zimbabwe – the reasons travelers give for visiting the country
(Posted 06th July 2026) Leading reasons for international travel to Zimbabwe in 2025 • Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) was the single largest driver of travel to Zimbabwe in 2025, accounting for 30.8% (547,549) of all international arrivals. • The Transit Corridor: In-transit travelers represented the second-largest segment at 27.1% (481,326), reflecting […]
WHO confirms ‘isolated’ Marburg outbreak in Uganda
(Posted 06th July 2026) Taken from a WHO and related reports An outbreak of Marburg, a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever, has been reported in western Uganda. The outbreak was discovered after a child died, according to Reuters, while Stat reports that two cases of Marburg were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Africa Is Expanding Its Skies Without Building Its People
(Posted 06th July 2026) Courtesy of Derek Nseko Long before the cost of flight school, before the mathematics, before the simulator checks and technical interviews, there is a simpler problem that quietly shapes thousands of futures across the continent. Most African children never even realize aviation belongs to them. For many, […]
Euroairlines enters partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe
(Posted 05th July 2026) Euroairlines had announce a new partnership with fastjet, expanding access to key destinations across Southern and Eastern Africa through their global distribution network. Through this agreement, Fastjet flights are now available through their international distribution channels and IATA Q4-291 ticketing plate, enabling travel agencies in more than 75 BSP […]
