TravelComments.com – Hartbeespoort Dam: NSRI issues urgent safety warning as water hyacinth chokes!
(Posted 25th November 2025) The South African National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a strong alert to the public regarding hazardous conditions at Hartbeespoort Dam, where rapidly spreading water hyacinth is creating dangerous and unpredictable circumstances for anyone considering launching boats or watercraft…. READ MORE
Zambezi conservancies demand higher fees for elephant trophy hunts
(Posted 25th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Brief via The Namibian (Namibia), November 22, 2025 Communities in the Zambezi region say they are losing out on substantial income because the government has set elephant trophy hunting fees far below market value. The issue was raised during a meeting with […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Major restoration of Hapoor Dam underway!
(Posted 25th November 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) announced in February 2025 that Hapoor Dam, one of the most iconic waterholes in Addo Elephant National Park, is no longer suitable for wildlife use. Regular monitoring revealed that the dam’s clay-based substrate creates mobility problems for smaller and younger animals, prompting the need for a long-term, sustainable […]
‘Paradise in Peril’ recounts cost of elephant coexistence
(Posted 25th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Thalefang Charles, Mmegi (Botswana) via Pressreader, November 21, 2025 Ayear into the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) administration, Minister of Wildlife and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi has finally entered the contentious debate over hunting, conservation and human welfare. Mmolotsi was officiating at the premiere […]
Aero Trail launches the Africa Aviation Yearbook 2025
(Posted 25th November 2025) 2025 is almost behind us — but its aviation milestones deserve to be remembered. This year, Africa’s aviation industry has continued to rise, innovate, and redefine its future. From new hashtag#routes and hashtag#fleet expansions to hashtag#airport upgrades, hashtag#regulatory breakthroughs, and strategic hashtag#partnerships, 2025 has been a year of […]
Creatives Connect Afrika 2025 Begins Today — Join In-Person or Virtually
(Posted 24th November 2025) The Creatives Connect Africa Forum and Festival is happening now, and we invite you to join us physically in Accra, Ghana, or virtually from anywhere in the world. The inaugural Creatives Connect Afrika 2025 will be officially opened by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the President of the Republic of […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink sign Interline Agreement with Uganda Airline to boost seamless tavel across Southern Africa!
(Posted 24th November 2025) Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has entered a new Interline agreement with South Africa’s regional airline Airlink – a strategic move that greatly expands regional connectivity across Southern Africa. The partnership links Uganda Airlines’ network with Airlink’s extensive route map via Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), offering travellers smoother, easier regional travel…. READ MORE
Belgium’s airports set for standstill as three day national strike begins
(Posted 24th November 2025) Travelers to and from Belgium’s main airport in Brussels – as well as to and from other airports like Charleroi, Antwerp, Liege and others, should urgently contact their respective airlines or travel agents to ascertain if their flight will in fact operate or be postponed / cancelled. All services […]
Auric Air Tanzania – Dar to Kahama Takes Off This December!
(Posted 24th November 2025) Auric Air has announced a new route, launching 12 December 2025 — and we’re celebrating with an incredible introductory fare! Fly Dar Es Salaam – Kahama / Kahama – Dar Es Salaam from just Tzs 299,000 one way, all inclusive. With 4 flights weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun), this new route offers fast, […]
Qatar Airways Boosts Winter Travel with Service Increase to Global Destinations, Operates Nearly 3,000 Additional Flights this Year
(Posted 24th November 2025) Qatar Airways has increased capacity to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore this winter season to meet the global demand on these routes. This increase in flight frequency is part of the airline’s broader winter schedule enhancements, which have already introduced additional frequencies to more than 15 major destinations, including Cape […]
TravelComments.com – Durban beaches update: 22 beaches safe for swimming this summer
(Posted 23rd November 2025) Great news for holidaymakers heading to KwaZulu-Natal! As of November 2025, 22 beaches along Durban’s world-famous coastline have been declared safe for swimming after the latest round of water quality tests by the eThekwini Municipality. With warm Indian Ocean currents, golden sandy shores, and Durban’s vibrant beachfront culture, the city is ready to welcome swimmers, […]
IATA Urges ITU to Strengthen Safeguards for Aircraft Safety Systems as 5G/6G Expands
(Posted 23rd November 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems. Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), the ITU is conducting detailed studies to […]
Gabon signs landmark climate finance deal for Congo rainforests
(Posted 22nd November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Marc Jones, Reuters (Britain), November 18, 2025 Gabon’s government and a coalition of donors have signed an agreement aimed at protecting 34,000 square km (13,000 square miles) of the country’s Congo Basin rainforests. Dubbed “Gabon Infini”, the plan will combine $94 million of […]
Historic collaboration secures South Africa’s smallest free-roaming elephant herd
(Posted 22nd November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Independent Online (South Africa), November 20, 2025 A joint effort by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (Ezemvelo), Humane World for Animals, and the Loziba Wildlife Reserve has resulted in securing one of the country’s smallest and most isolated free-roaming elephant populations. The move follows years […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Flight schedules at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) under pressure amid jet fuel shortage!
(Posted 21st November 2025) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town is currently experiencing a jet fuel shortage after a South African Revenue Service (SARS) audit led to the detention of Jet A-1 stocks at Burgan Cape Terminals in the Port of Cape Town. These reserves normally provide about 20 days of buffer supply, but cannot be released until the audit is concluded…. READ […]
Ethiopian Airlines selects RTX’s Collins Aerospace for premium seating solutions
(Posted 21st November 2025) Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, at the Dubai Air Show to provide premium lie-flat business class seating solutions across Ethiopian’s number of fleets of Airbus A350 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines’ 11 new A350-900 aircraft will feature Collins […]
EASA and IATA Announce Collaboration Regarding Air Travel Emissions Calculations
(Posted 21st November 2025) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s existing environmental data management ecosystem–IATA’s EcoHub and the IATA CO2 Connect calculator. The goal is to streamline processes […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Bateleur Bird Hide to close temporarily for maintenance!
(Posted 21st November 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Bateleur Bird Hide, located just outside the Bateleur Bushveld Camp in the northern Kruger National Park, will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs from 21 – 23 November 2025. The hide, one of the camp’s most popular viewing spots, is a classic Kruger-style wooden […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Springboks to host England, Scotland & Wales in July 2026 as Nations Championship kicks off!
(Posted 21st November 2025) South Africa is set for a blockbuster winter of rugby in July 2026, with the Springboks hosting England, Scotland and Wales in three massive Test matches on home soil. These fixtures form the heart of the brand-new Nations Championship, a groundbreaking global tournament launched this week by SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby. READ MORE
Unlocking the Power of AI to Shape the Future of Airports
(Posted 21st November 2025) 8-9 December 2025 | London Unlocking the Power of AI to Shape the Future of Airports Connect with peers, startups, and AI solution providers in a curated environment AI in Airports: Mission The AI in Airports summit sets out to create clarity, form connections, and instill commitment […]
Registrations Now Open for WTM Africa 2026 – Enjoy Free Access Until 13 March
(Posted 21st November 2025) The countdown to World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 has officially begun with the opening of trade visitor registration. Taking place in the host city of Cape Town at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 14–16 April 2026, WTM Africa remains the premier B2B exhibition for inbound […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 21st November 2025) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Cybastion Opens National Office in Guinea Ecofin Agency US-based Cybastion has opened a national office in Guinea as part of its plan to accelerate its digital-infrastructure strategy across Africa. The company announced the move during the Transform Africa Summit 2025 held from 12 to […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: Temporary closure of Newlands picnic site!
(Posted 21st November 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Newlands Picnic Site in Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town has been closed since 19 November 2025 for the RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town®. The site will serve as the final aid station for participants before they cross the finish line, with the closure remaining in effect […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks launches major road upgrade project at Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site!
(Posted 21st November 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has started a major road upgrade project at Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site in South Africa’s Limpopo on 13 November 2025. For travellers, this means better access, smoother drives, and improved connectivity to some of the park’s most important heritage and viewpoint sites…. READ MORE
Malawi Airlines confirms the launch of Entebbe flights
(Posted 20th November 2025) December 15th has been set for the inaugural flight of Malawi Airlines from Lilongwe to Entebbe / Uganda. The airline will initially serve the route four times a week, leaving Lilongwe on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, using a Boeing B787-700NG aircraft. Flight ET52 will depart Lilongwe at 16:20 […]
Less than 7 Days to Creatives Connect Afrika
(Posted 20th November 2025) The Creatives Connect Afrika Forum and Festival 2025 is just around the corner, happening from November 24 to 26, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. This continental gathering aims to unlock the potential of Africa’s creative economy, with a projected market size of […]
How cancelled rewilding plan will affect Knysna’s lone elephant
(Posted 20th November 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryno Joubert, PressReader (U.K), November 18, 2025 A privately funded R5m proposal by the organisation Herd Instinct to reintroduce a small herd of elephants into the Knysna forests. A privately funded R5m proposal by the organisation Herd Instinct to reintroduce a small herd of […]
Virunga National Park: A Century of Conservation
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IATA and Industry Partners Call for Strengthened Global Cooperation on Aviation Climate Action
(Posted 20th November 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions […]
Uganda – Kenya Expressway – Investors wanted to make the vision a reality
(Posted 20th November 2025) The African Development Bank and the East African Community both have given their blessing to plans to build a 200 KM highway, linking Uganda and Kenya with a state of the art highway. Alongside the upcoming SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) which will also link Kenya’s port of Mombasa and […]
