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South Africa records 12.5% rise in July tourist arrivals
South Africa recorded nearly 1 million overnight international tourists in July, with arrivals rising 12.5 percent year…
South Africa launches electronic travel authorization system
South Africa launches its Electronic Travel Authorization system to simplify travel, strengthen border security and sup…
Ghana’s Homowo Festival Keeps Ga Heritage Alive
Ghana’s Ga community celebrates the annual Homowo festival in Accra, preserving traditional rituals, food and ancestral…
Windhoek Potters Market Showcases Namibia’s Ceramic Talent
Windhoek’s first Potters’ Market brings together 20 ceramic artists to showcase handmade works, connect with customers…
Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said earns UNESCO World Heritage status
Tunisia's iconic blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognising…
Harare hosts Mr and Miss Albinism Zimbabwe pageant
Contestants gathered in Harare for the Mr and Miss Albinism Zimbabwe pageant, held to mark International Albinism Aware…
Brazil arrivals to South Africa surge 40.6% before direct Cape Town–São Paulo flights
Tourist arrivals from Brazil to South Africa climbed 40.6% in May, ahead of LATAM Airlines' launch of direct flights fr…
Kenya's Running Legacy Draws Global visibility
More than 17,000 runners from 75 countries gathered in Kenya's capital on Sunday as the Nairobi City Marathon continued…
North America Tightens Ebola Travel Measures Ahead of FIFA World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada announced coordinated public health travel measures on Thursday for travellers arr…
Ghana postpones citizen evacuation from SA after a turnout of only one national
Ghana postponed a planned evacuation flight from South Africa on Thursday after only one Ghanaian national arrived at J…
African Influencers Gather in Ethopia to Push Authentic African Narratives
Social media influencers, digital creators and communication strategists from more than 30 African countries gathered i…
Hantavirus Deaths Reported on Cruise Ship
The World Health Organization has confirmed that three people have died following a public health incident aboard a cru…
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