From pristine beaches to majestic wildlife: your guide to Africa's dreamy destinations

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 48 minutes ago 5min From lush forests to pristine beaches, Africa is a continent that truly has it all. With a myriad of travel experiences, you don’t need to venture outside of Africa for adventure. Known for its...

Maputo port targets expansion and role as regional logistics hub

The Port of Maputo is bidding to establish itself as a leading logistics and transshipment hub on Africa’s east coast via an expansion plan and schemes for industrial development and value addition around the facility. Sumeet Bhardwaj, CEO and...

Interview: Mozambique's finance minister targets renewed growth

Carla Louveira was promoted to Mozambique’s finance minister in January. In her previous role as deputy minister of economy and finance of Mozambique she was responsible for overseeing the fiscal policy, public debt management, financial inclusion...

Aman announces new destination in Mozambique

Aman Karingani set to become the first safari retreat for Aman in Africa. Aman has long been renowned as a pioneer in the creation of timeless sanctuaries far removed from daily life; tranquil havens defined by the notions of peace, privacy and a...

DR Congo endorses Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign to boost visa-free travel across continent

The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign, a Pan-African initiative advocating for visa-free travel across Africa, has received a major boost with the official endorsement of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This...

Surbiton’s independent travel agent travel blog of the week: Wildlife and safari destinations

Welcome to your bi-weekly travel blog from Surbiton high street's independent travel agent, 7 Seas Holidays. This week, 7 Seas is providing an insight into the "best" wildlife and safari destinations. South Africa is a diverse country with an...

Namibia launches National Map of Ecosystems

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Map of Ecosystems as part of the Southern Africa SBAPP Regional Project. This five-year initiative, which includes Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi, aims to...

The Colorful and Complex World of Omani Cuisine

The spread of foods crowding my table at Ali Thani represents Oman’s cosmopolitan history as a seafaring superpower and offers an insight into its population’s ebb and flow. Another local favorite recipe, paplou (a turmeric-citrus fish broth), is...

Tourism Investment Forum positions South Africa as Africa’s tourism gateway

South Africa hosted the Tourism Investment Forum, launching new investment guides and scholarships to strengthen Africa’s tourism growth and sustainability. The Tourism Investment Forum, hosted by the Government of South Africa in partnership with...

First Lady champions tourism as engine for national development

Blessings Chidakwa in MUTARE THE 18th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo burst into life on Friday, with Tourism and Hospitality patron Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa describing tourism beyond leisure as a powerful engine for...

Photo exhibition held in Maputo to mark 50th anniversary of China-Mozambique diplomatic ties

MAPUTO, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique opened Friday at the Mozambique-China Cultural Center in the Mozambican capital of Maputo. Jointly organized by...

Mozambican navy accused of “massacre” of civilians on Cabo Delgado island

At least 16 people were killed when boats believed to belong to the Mozambican navy opened fire on civilians on Rolas island, in Cabo Delgado province’s Ibo district, late on Monday 8 September. Most of the victims were local fishermen from Matemo...

uMhlathuze Municipality hosts this year’s Tourism Month launch

KwaZulu-Natal has reaffirmed its place as both a gateway and a destination of choice for visitors, with direct connections to global and regional markets through King Shaka International Airport, the Golela border post, and Kosi Bay — which,...

Geopolitical Tensions to Container Backlogs: Managing Modern Auto Supply Risks

The call came just as the Lunar New Year festivities were at their peak across China's industrial heartland. In Pune's auto hub, production managers at a leading OEM were staring at empty assembly lines. The math was brutal: 800 vehicles needed to...

Slaughter for Hire

In December 2023 I received a series of alarming WhatsApp messages from a longtime colleague in Timbuktu, just north of the Niger River in central Mali. He told me that a company of Russian mercenaries had recently occupied the city. Armed men...

Vietnam, Mozambique celebrate milestones of partnership

Hanoi (VNA) – A series of special events were held in Maputo, Mozambique, to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and...

Police seek help: 2 men travelling from Cape Town to Joburg found dead

The Hawks in Gauteng are seeking information that could assist them in cracking the case of the murder of Peter... The Hawks in Gauteng are seeking information that could assist them in cracking the case of the murder of Peter Jaggers and William...

MEC Rev Musa Zondi highlights the role of tourism in KZN's economic growth

KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Rev Musa Zondi said that tourism month presents an opportunity to reaffirm tourism’s role as a driver of growth, pride, and inclusivity. The MEC was speaking at the...

UN Tourism showcases investment opportunities at South Africa

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 155 UN Tourism has facilitated a Tourism Investment Forum in South Africa, highlighting the country's growing tourism sector, which has attracted over 12 million visitors and domestic trips, and its...

UN Tourism Showcases Investment Opportunities at South Africa Tourism Investment Forum

The Tourism Investment Forum, hosted by the Government of South Africa, brought together global tourism leaders to explore investment opportunities in South Africa and across the African continent. Highlighting South Africa's vibrant tourism...