African tourism is entering a critical growth phase, driven by a rising middle class, increasing inbound arrivals, and record levels of hotel development. Read more… | Email
Business travel looks very different to what it did just a few years ago. Expectations have shifted, technology has matured, and companies are far more intentional about why, when, and how their people travel. Trips are no longer about being busy for the sake of it. They are about value, efficiency, and making every journey…
Source: Archive</span>The World Travel Awards 2026 is calling on travel and tourism organisations worldwide to submit entries and compete for the industry’s most prestigious accolade. From boutique hotels to major global brands, any organisation demonstrating market-leading excellence is encouraged to participate. The application process is quick and can be completed via the World Travel Awards…
Source: Supplied</span>“Can high-end travel exist without taking more than it gives back?” That’s the question driving Ubuyu, a new safari lodge set to open in 2026 in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park. Combining luxury with sustainability, the lodge offers solar-powered villas, zero-waste dining, and conservation-focused experiences that let guests immerse themselves in the wild while supporting…
 [16 January 2026] First National Bank (FNB) has announced a donation of R3.7 million to support communities severely affected by the recent flooding across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The funds will be channelled through the trusted humanitarian partner, Gift of the Givers, to provide urgent assistance to vulnerable families and frontline personnel impacted by the…
Cape Town Turns Summer into a Sell-Out as a New Generation Takes Flight December international arrivals climb 11% as CTT’s campaigns turn inspiration into bookings  Cape Town, Friday, 16 January 2026 – In the same week that the Matric Class of 2025 received their results and a new wave of Grade 1 learners took…
 Christel House South Africa, an independent non-profit school in Ottery that’s been serving learners from 29 under-resourced Cape Town communities for the past 25 years, has recorded a 96% matric pass rate for the Class of 2025, with 70% of candidates achieving Bachelor passes. The school provides no-fee trauma-informed education, and holistic support for…
           South Africa is a country that produces many world champions in a wide range of disciplines. We tend to focus our attention on World cups, the Olympics and what’s on television. But every now and again South Africans excel in sporting disciplines, produce world…
MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to education by providing digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign. These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e-learning tools and resources, ensuring that…
Source: Supplied</span>Qatar Airways will increase flight frequencies to South Africa from February 2026, expanding services to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban to meet rising demand for business and leisure travel. Read more… | Email
