TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe continues servicing Harare – Mutare – Victoria Falls route!
(Posted 17th September 2025) Air Zimbabwe, the national flag carrier of Zimbabwe, has confirmed the continuation of its Harare – Mutare – Victoria Falls route beyond the conclusion of the 15th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanai World Tourism Expo 2025, which recently took place at Mutare Sports Club in Mutare. Originally introduced to facilitate convenient travel for delegates and exhibitors attending the country’s […]
Unlocking the Power of AI to Shape the Future of Airports
(Posted 17th September 2025) 8-9 December 2025 | London On behalf of Egremont Group, I’m delighted to introduce you to London for the Artificial Intelligence in Airports Summit, taking place on 8-9 December 2025. This event is all about making sense of AI. Cutting through the noise to understand what […]
Chinese poacher jailed: US$250K Rhino horns and ivory cache seals Yanzhong’s fate
(Posted 17th September 2025) A CHINESE national has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being caught with illegal wildlife products worth nearly US$250 000, in what authorities have hailed as a major victory in the fight against wildlife crime. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), in a statement, said the […]
Fly Direct! Arusha is now an International Airport!
(Posted 17th September 2025) Arusha Airport (ARK) has now been declared an International Airport. This means travelers can now use Arusha as both an entry and exit point for international travel. This development strengthens Arusha’s position as a premier hub for both tourism and business. It especially allows travelers arriving from abroad into […]
SITA teams up with Ethiopian Airlines to co-develop smarter, faster, and more seamless travel experiences
(Posted 17th September 2025) With air travel demand across Africa skyrocketing and passenger expectations shifting fast in a digital-first world, airlines face mounting pressure to deliver smoother, more efficient journeys while managing increasingly busy operations. At the same time, destinations like Ethiopia are rapidly emerging as hubs for tourism, investment, and trade, […]
TravelComments.com – Plan your trip: Southern Africa’s 2025/26 rainfall & weather forecast for travellers!
(Posted 17th September 2025) Planning a trip to Southern Africa in late 2025 or early 2026? The latest statement from the Thirty-First Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-31) offers valuable insights for travellers, tour operators, and safari planners. The forum’s seasonal forecast highlights expected rainfall and temperature patterns across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region […]
Royal African Society announces Film Africa 2025, 14 – 23 November
(Posted 17th September 2025) Ten Days of African Cinema, Culture, and Conversations at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank and Venues Across the City of London London is set to be ignited with the spirit of Africa as Film Africa, the UK’s and Europe’s leading film festival celebrating African and African diaspora […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Tsendeleka (Tsendze) Loop closed for maintenance!
(Posted 16th September 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the temporary closure of the Tsendeleka Loop (Tsendze Loop)* near Mopani Rest Camp in the northern region of Kruger National Park. According to the announcement, the road department will be carrying out maintenance work on the gravel loop starting 15 September 2025, with completion expected in… READ […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority will offer 3 Days of Free Uganda National Parks Entry for all Eastern Africa Citizens
(Posted 16th September 2025) On the occasion of World Tourism Day will UWA once again offer three days of free entry to all national parks in Uganda, applicable for Ugandans. East African citizens and Uganda’s foreign residents. UWA’s Director of Tourism and Business Development also pointed out that domestic tourism […]
Winners of inaugural Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Junior Chef Competition unveiled
(Posted 16th September 2025) The CANEX Junior Chef Competition provided a platform to spotlight Algeria’s rich and vibrant culinary culture while highlighting local products, celebrating young rising talent, and promoting a dynamic cultural exchange Fatma Zohra Bendjelida was crowned winner of the inaugural Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Junior Chef Competition which […]
Registration for AfCFTA’s Creatives Connect Afrika Festival & Forum Now Open!
(Posted 16th September 2025) Be the first to register for the inaugural Creatives Connect Afrika, a Festival & Forum spotlighting Africa’s creative industry as catalysts for continental integration under the AfCFTA! To be hosted by the AfCFTA Secretariat in collaboration with The Government of Ghana andAfrica Tourism partners, Creatives Connect Afrika is a […]
ATLA Nominations, Creatives Connect Afrika & Nairobi Hospitality Roadshow: Your Latest Industry Opportunities
(Posted 16th September 2025) NOMINATIONS FOR THE AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR THE 2025 EDITION ARE STILL OPEN Are you or someone you know a trailblazer in Afrika’s travel, tourism, hospitality, or aviation sectors? We invite all African Tourism Industry Stakeholders to thoughtfully nominate the change-makers who inspire you for the 2025 […]
Aviation: Why CORSIA Matters
(Posted 16th September 2025) CORSIA—the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation—will be in the spotlight when the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) gets underway later this month. In this blog Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA Senior Vice President Sustainability & Chief Economist, highlights the critical importance of CORSIA to […]
Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels & Resorts mark first year of partnership
(Posted 16th September 2025) Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, are celebrating the first anniversary of a global partnership already helping to deliver life-saving results in the fight against global malnutrition. Launched in August 2024, funding from the collaboration has contributed towards providing screenings […]
TravelComments.com – Fastjet Zimbabwe adds new early morning flight on Johannesburg Harare route!
(Posted 16th September 2025) Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the launch of an additional early morning flight frequency on the busy Johannesburg (JNB) <> Harare (HRE) route. Starting 29 September 2025, the new service will operate daily except Saturdays, providing travellers with more flexibility and convenience when flying between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The new frequency will be operated… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Temporary shop hour changes in September 2025!
(Posted 15th September 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary adjustments to the operating hours of selected shops in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during September 2025. The changes are due to routine monthly stocktaking and will affect visitors at Nossob Rest Camp, Mata Mata Rest Camp, and Twee Rivieren Rest Camp on specific dates…. READ MORE
KWS Arrests Suspect – two elephant tusks found buried in shallow trench in Isiolo
(Posted 15th September 2025) Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), September 14, 2025 A suspected poacher has been arrested in Isiolo County after two elephant tusks valued at about Sh2 million were recovered in Kinna area. Police and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers said they were acting on a tip-off when they intercepted […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 37, 2025
(Posted 15th September 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Introduction. Aviation experts from 19 countries across five African regional blocs have endorsed a model bilateral air services agreement designed to accelerate the long-delayed liberalization of Africa’s skies under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). Backed […]
Lalyans Nouvo Sesel hits districts with blitz approach
(Posted 15th September 2025) Over the past two weeks, Lalyans Nouvo Sesel has launched a dynamic series of blitzes across the islands, spanning Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. The purpose was simple but vital: to bring their candidates directly to the people — to listen, to engage, and to show that leadership is […]
Environment destruction continues in Seychelles
(Posted 15th September 2025) It happened at Bel Air They Cut Down a 40-Year-Old Mango Tree — For Parking. This wasn’t progress. It was politics. A living tree that gave families gave shade, and cleaned our air for decades — gone in minutes. All for a parking space nobody truly needed. Just […]
Human-wildlife, land conflicts conquer candidates’ manifestos during Kasese / Uganda nomination frenzy
(Posted 14th September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Samuel Amanyire, New Vision (Uganda), September 12, 2025 As ink dried on nomination papers across Kasese District on September 8, 2025, a reality drowned out all other campaign promises: Candidates taking part in the 2026 General Election are weaponising human-wildlife clashes and land […]
Mozambique conducts census of elephants and other large mammals
(Posted 14th September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Salvador Baloi, MZ News (Mozambique), September 11, 2025 The National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) and partners are carrying out the National Census of Elephants and Large Mammals throughout the country between September 20 and October 30, 2025. The survey will cover areas […]
Chinese national jailed 18 years for wildlife trafficking in Zimbabwe
(Posted 14th September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News James Muonwa, New Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe), September 11, 2025 A CHINESE national caught with rhino horns worth over US$240,000 has been sentenced to an effective 18-year jail term. Cong Yanzhong (57) was convicted of unlawfully dealing in wildlife when he appeared at the Harare […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape “Free Access Week” 2025: Enjoy free entry to select provincial nature reserves!
(Posted 13th September 2025) The Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency (ECPTA) has officially announced the dates for its popular “Free Access Week” for 2025. From 04 – 12 October 2025, day visitors can enjoy free entry to a selection of the most beautiful nature reserves and game reserves in the Eastern Cape. This annual […]
Vanilla Islands – A Successful Seatrade!
(Posted 13th September 2025) In an international geopolitical context that is reconfiguring certain maritime routes, the Vanilla Islands Association reports positive results from its presence at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg (September 10-12, 2025). B2B Meetings and Strategic Exchanges at the Trade Show The joint presence of the Indian Ocean islands (La Réunion, […]
Air India group adopts SITA solutions
(Posted 13th September 2025) With rising fuel costs and mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines worldwide are looking for new ways to operate more efficiently. Air India Group is meeting the challenge head-on by deploying SITA OptiFlight®’s advanced climb optimization solution, OptiClimb, and SITA eWAS, two of the most advanced data-driven digital solutions […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia expands Visa on Arrival (VoA) list
(Posted 13th September 2025) Namibia’s Cabinet has approved several significant measures aimed at facilitating international travel and strengthening the country’s tourism sector. According to an official press statement issued on 09 September 2025, the decisions were taken during the 19th Cabinet Meeting on 02 September 2025…. READ MORE
Air Niugini takes delivery of its first Airbus A220
(Posted 13th September 2025) Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of the A220, which is now flying with carriers on five continents. The aircraft, dubbed “People’s Balus”, departed the Airbus Final […]
Africa Sets its Economic Agenda: The BIG Push to Build, Lead, and Transform
(Posted 12th September 2025) The Global Africa Business Initiative’s flagship event Unstoppable Africa 2025 will bring together Heads of State and industry to chart Africa’s path to shape the markets Africa is taking charge of its economic future as long-standing trade agreements deteriorate and global markets become more volatile. This is […]
TravelComments.com – Heritage Day 2025: Explore Cape Town Museums for free with Iziko Museums of South Africa!
(Posted 12th September 2025) Iziko Museums of South Africa is once again bringing South Africa’s history and culture to life with the in_herit Festival 2025. This annual celebration of the country’s rich and diverse heritage will include free entry to selected Iziko Museums in Cape Town on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025…. READ MORE
