Oluwatosin Alao

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Upgrade supports Zambia’s copper exports and regional trade with Tanzania
BusinessTourism

Zambia secures China deal to rebuild crucial TAZARA railway

At a Glance Zambia has taken a significant step to revive one of Africa’s most important transport corridors, securing a $1.4 billion agreement with China to modernize the ageing TAZARA railway. The deal marks one of the country’s largest infrastructure commitments since emerging from a prolonged debt crisis. It also strengthens a route that remains critical for copper shipments, fuel…

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Tintswalo Manor with a sharper focus on modern comfort
LuxuryTourism

Tintswalo Manor reopens, unveils new premium upgrades

At a Glance Tintswalo Manor, one of Greater Kruger’s most private safari retreats, has reopened after a major upgrade aimed at improving comfort and guest experience. Its return comes as demand grows for exclusive-use safari stays, a segment increasingly favored by travelers seeking quiet landscapes and personalized service.  The relaunch is well timed. South Africa is heading into its peak…

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Newlands Picnic Site in Cape Town closes Nov. 19–24 for RMB Ultra-Trail. Visitors encouraged to explore Oudekraal, Tokai, and Silvermine.
SportsTourism

Newlands picnic site shut as ultra-trail Cape Town begins

At a Glance Visitors heading to Table Mountain National Park this week are being met with a change that affects one of Cape Town’s most familiar outdoor gathering spots. The Newlands Picnic Site, usually filled with families, hikers and weekend crowds, has been closed since Nov. 19 to accommodate the annual RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town race.  The shutdown arrives during…

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Shawarma is prepared with lamb, beef, or chicken, the meat is marinated for hours, stacked on a vertical spit, and slowly roasted
LuxuryTourism

Top African street foods redefining local flavor

At a Glance African street food has become one of the continent’s most reliable entry points for travelers, locals, and food lovers hoping to understand how ordinary people cook and eat every day. What was once seen simply as affordable convenience now stands as a reflection of heritage, community, and regional identity. In markets from Tunis to Tangier, the aroma…

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Fourways Mall launches The View, a new restaurant wing, enhancing dining, entertainment, and leisure
BusinessLuxury

Fourways Mall expands with bold new restaurant wing launch

At a Glance Fourways Mall, one of the city’s busiest retail destinations, is taking a bold step to redefine the shopping experience with the launch of a new restaurant-focused wing, set to open early next year. Named The View for its sweeping western vistas, the redevelopment is designed to transform the mall into a destination not just for shopping, but…

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View of Victoria Falls from a wet stone walkway, showing water cascading over the cliff edge amid rising mist.
BusinessTourism

Victoria Falls tourism climbs on streamlined border access

At a Glance Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders, is now easier to reach than ever. The Victoria Falls Border Post, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, began operating 24 hours a day on November 13, 2025. The move is expected to make travel simpler for millions of visitors and enhance cross-border trade, positioning the Falls as a more…

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Panasonic teams up with NexGen to expand Egypt’s smart-home market
BusinessTechnology

Panasonic, NexGen team up to boost Egypt’s smart homes

At a Glance Egypt’s smart-home sector is entering a new phase as global electronics giant Panasonic joins forces with Cairo-based NexGen to expand connected-living technologies. The partnership comes as demand for home automation, energy-efficient systems, and secure digital infrastructure grows across the Middle East, reshaping consumer expectations.  Analysts say Egypt is fast emerging as a regional hub for smart-home adoption.…

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ICIEC and Afreximbank officials shake hands in Cairo, marking new partnership to boost Arab–Africa trade and digital finance platforms
BusinessLuxury

ICIEC and Afreximbank forge deal to deepen Arab–Africa commerce

At a Glance Arab–Africa trade is gaining fresh attention as two major multilateral lenders deepen cooperation aimed at easing financing gaps, reducing market risk and helping businesses operate more confidently across borders. The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new agreement that broadens their collaboration at…

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Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town, South Africa, part of new nuclear expansion plan
BusinessTechnology

South Africa moves ahead with new nuclear power plan

At a Glance South Africa is taking a decisive step toward reshaping its energy future as the government confirms plans to expand nuclear capacity and revive projects long considered stalled. The move aims to stabilize a national electricity system weakened by years of rolling blackouts, expensive diesel use, and pressure to reduce dependence on coal.  Energy experts say the country…

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Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano described the ranking as a milestone for Kenya’s travel industry.
TechnologyTourism

Kenya lands fourth in Africa’s digital tourism rankings

At a Glance Kenya has solidified its place as a digital frontrunner in African tourism, claiming fourth spot in the continent’s rankings for the use of technology in travel. The announcement came during a major global tourism forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, spotlighting Kenya’s growing ability to use digital platforms to attract international visitors. Trailing only South Africa, Mauritius, and…

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Outdoor deck at a luxury safari lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta overlooking floodplains at sunset.
LuxuryTourism

Botswana’s Okavango Delta welcomes two new &Beyond camps

At a Glance  Botswana’s Okavango Delta — one of Africa’s most remarkable wilderness destinations — is taking luxury travel to new heights. Renowned hospitality group &Beyond has unveiled two new safari camps, Sandibe Under Canvas and Nxabega Under Canvas, set deep within Botswana’s pristine wilderness. Together with the refurbished Chobe Under Canvas, these additions mark a bold step toward a…

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A giraffe and zebras graze on dry plains beneath acacia trees in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.
BusinessTourism

Hwange road project raises alarms over wildlife, tourism impact

At a Glance A proposed road detour cutting through a protected buffer zone near Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park has ignited deep concern among conservationists and tourism operators. They warn the project could devastate one of southern Africa’s most critical wildlife corridors, endanger rural communities, and weaken Zimbabwe’s high-end safari industry — a key source of jobs and foreign currency.  The…

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