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On 2 May 2026, 723 athletes from 40 nations walked into the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone for the eighth edition of the World Athletics Relays. The stadium was full. …

The 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) closed its doors in Bulawayo on 25 April 2026, having done something few African trade events manage; it delivered hard numbers. Industry and …

Uganda is hosting its most ambitious Uganda-China investment tour, and a high-powered delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives is moving through the country, sizing up opportunities in coffee, manufacturing, …

Tourism Seychelles has launched a bold new chapter in its global marketing story, aiming squarely at the world’s most discerning travellers. The department has partnered with Beautiful Destinations, one of …

Breaking Travel News reports that in early 2026, Africa’s chain-hotel development experienced a massive surge, with 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms, representing an 18.6% year-on-year increase. Egypt drove much of …

Zimbabwe is no longer waiting on the sidelines of global tourism governance. In 2026, the country is actively hosting a series of high-level UN Tourism meetings that are drawing international …

South Africa’s Mother City recently secured a major international title, ranking as the world’s leading mountain destination for 2026. This announcement positions Cape Town ahead of famous European spots like …

Southern Africa tourism investment is attracting serious global money, but the region risks squandering its momentum by putting too many eggs in one basket. At the Africa Tourism Investment Conference …

Cape Town has done something no other city has managed. Two of its beaches just took the top two spots in a global ranking of the world’s most popular coastal …

Borana Conservancy has drawn a line in the sand. Its ambitious new ten-year strategy does not simply chart a path for one lodge on Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau; it challenges the …