August 07
Tanzania: Arusha's Winning Goal - Football, Tourism and Growth
Daily News
WHEN governments invest billions in sporting infrastructure, the real test is not what happens during the tournament, but what remains thereafter. Read more »
August 06
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) next week, marking a major milestone in government's efforts to modernise… Read more »
Nigeria: Naae Rejects Proposed TSC Review, Warns Against Weakening NCAA Funding
Vanguard
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has rejected a recent position by the association's national… Read more »
August 05
Tanzania: Tanzania Confident of Hitting 7m Tourist Arrivals Target
Daily News
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Dr Ashatu Kijaji has said the ambitious target of attracting seven million tourist arrivals this year is achievable, citing improved… Read more »
Angola: Tourism Services Installment Payments Begin This Thursday
ANGOP
The first phase of the installment payment program for tourism services--involving the integration of sector operators, begins this Thursday (6). The initiative aims to facilitate… Read more »
Malawi: Nico General Launches Sector-Focused Safari Plan Insurance for Malawi's Tourism Market
Nyasa Times
NICO General and Minet Malawi launch specialised coverage to protect operators against climate and economic shocks while keeping crucial foreign exchange within the country. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Takes On Rwandair With Daily Kigali Flights
Nile Post
Uganda Airlines will launch daily flights to Kigali from November 18, ending years in which RwandAir has largely enjoyed a monopoly on direct scheduled services between Uganda and… Read more »
August 04
Nigeria: Air Peace Expands West Coast With Lagos-Conakry-Bamako Flights
Daily Trust
Air Peace has commenced flight operations on the Lagos-Conakry-Bamako route, as part of its regional expansion strategy and strengthening air connectivity across West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: 5 US Work-Based Visa Routes for Foreigners Seeking Permanent Residency
Vanguard
The United States makes approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year, running from October 1 to September 30. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Stronger Investment, Tourism Ties With Saudi Arabia
Leadership
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening investment, trade and tourism relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, declaring that Nigeria is open for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: African Sun Gains 100 Percent Control of Victoria Falls Hotel
New Zimbabwe
THE largest hotel firm in Zimbabwe, African Sun, has gained total control of the Victoria Falls Hotels following the purchase of the remaining 50% stake in the asset held by… Read more »
Nigeria: Tourism Professionals Honour Aitec's Bouraima, Balogun
This Day
The Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) has honoured the President of the Africa-International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC World), Dine Bouraima, and the… Read more »
August 03
Tanzania: Tanzania, U.S. Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions
Daily News
TANZANIA and the United States have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with both sides agreeing to revisit Tanzania's requests regarding visa restrictions affecting… Read more »
South Africa: Media Alert - Committee to Be Briefed By Dbsa On the Implementation of Tourism Infrastructure Projects [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Tourism will tomorrow be briefed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa on progress made on the implementation of tourism infrastructure projects… Read more »
Uganda: Air Serv Launches Scheduled Entebbe-Arua Flights to Boost Trade and Tourism
Nile Post
Uganda's domestic aviation industry has received a boost following the launch of Air Serv's scheduled passenger flights between Entebbe International Airport and Arua, a move… Read more »
July 31
Ethiopia: Flight Delayed, Rights Denied - How Codeshare Loopholes Leave Ethiopian Travelers Without Compensation
Addis Standard
Two travellers check in side by side at Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport. Same destination in Europe, both delayed by more than four hours. One is owed a fixed cash payment… Read more »
Kenya: Magical Kenya Travel Expo Set to Attract Record 10,000 Delegates
Capital FM
Kenya will host over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries globally during the 16th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), marking the event's largest attendance yet as the… Read more »
July 30
South Africa: SA Tourism Records Double-Digit Growth
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's tourism sector continued its strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with international tourist arrivals increasing by 12.3% compared with the same period last… Read more »
July 29
Tanzania: Govt Rallies Support for 8million Tourist Target
Daily News
THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has called on tourism stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with the government to achieve the target of attracting eight million… Read more »
July 28
Africa: Council Announces Tourism Summits, Seeks Visa-Free Travel Across Africa
This Day
· Continent welcomes nearly 100m international visitors in one year Read more »
Rwanda: From London to the UK's Second-Largest City - Visit Rwanda's Journey Rolls On [opinion]
New Times
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reached its climax on July 19, when Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium. Yet the tournament's dramatic conclusion did… Read more »
July 27
Malawi: Malawi Visa Blow As US Shifts Embassy Services to Nairobi
Nyasa Times
Malawi has been dealt yet another humiliating blow in its rapidly deteriorating relationship with the United States, after Washington announced it is suspending routine visa… Read more »
July 25
Uganda: La Fang Eco Resort Hosts Influencers to Promote Dolwe Island Tourism
Nile Post
La Fang Eco Resort has hosted media professionals, digital content creators, influencers and photographers on a familiarisation tour aimed at showcasing the tourism potential of… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Mobilises 120 Delegates for World Social Forum 2026
Leadership
Nigeria is set to participate in the 17th World Social Forum (WSF 2026) with a 120-member delegation as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen its voice in global… Read more »
July 24
Tanzania: BMH Targets Medical Tourism Village Status
Daily News
THE Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) is set to become a Medical Tourism Village within the next decade as the government intensifies efforts to position Tanzania as a leading… Read more »
