Africa Tourism News

Botswana is fundamentally reimagining its tourism sector, positioning it not merely as a travel highlight but as the bedrock of the nation’s socio-economic evolution. This strategic pivot was the central …

The global travel and tourism sector navigated a noticeable deceleration in deal-making throughout 2025. Total transactions, spanning mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture capital, fell 5% year over …

In a significant step towards modernising its bureaucracy, South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is set to launch a comprehensive national digital ID system before the end of 2026. The …

The global travel landscape has officially shifted from recovery mode to growth mode. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Barometer, international tourism has regained its pre-pandemic momentum, …

The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament; it is a seismic shift in the global sporting landscape. For the first time in history, the African continent …

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, South African government and Brand South Africa officials revealed a unified strategy to merge nation branding with tourism marketing. This …

Prominent Nigerian fintech firm Paystack, which was acquired by Stripe, has restructured its operations under a new holding company, The Stack Group (TSG).  The new entity now encompasses Paystack itself, …

Tanzania’s tourism industry has officially entered a new era of prosperity, generating a historic $4.2 billion (approximately 10.46 trillion Tanzanian shillings) in revenue for the year ending October 2025. According …

In the vast expanse of Africa, where ancient landscapes meet modern ambitions, a quiet revolution is unfolding. From the bustling hubs of Casablanca to the emerging mega-airports of Ethiopia, the …

Sacred forests in the heart of West Africa serve as timeless sentinels of cultural heritage and biodiversity, where ancient traditions intertwine with lush landscapes. These groves, revered for centuries, are …