Oluwatosin Alao

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Essence of Africa 2024, an international tourism buyer forum held in October

Malindi welcomes global spotlight with essence of Africa 2025

At a Glance Kenya is set to take the spotlight on the global tourism stage as Malindi prepares to host the second edition of Essence of Africa, a leading buyer-driven travel forum that brings together decision-makers shaping the continent’s tourism industry. The event, scheduled for Oct. 7–9, 2025, at Diamonds Malindi, is expected to attract 150 top international buyers and…

Oluwatosin Alao October 6, 2025

Tourism Business

Angola unveils fresh tourism drive with new brand

At a Glance Angola is moving to claim its place on the global travel map with the launch of a new national tourism brand, Visit Angola: The Rhythm of Life. The initiative, unveiled in Luanda, is part of a broader effort to diversify an economy long reliant on oil and to showcase the country’s cultural wealth, natural beauty, and hospitality. …

Oluwatosin Alao October 4, 2025

MSC cruise ship docked near lush coastal cliffs

Tourism Business

Cape Town becomes new homeport for global cruises

At a Glance The Cape Town cruise industry is preparing for its busiest season yet in 2025/26, with larger ships, more itineraries, and growing demand from South African travelers. Long regarded as a scenic stopover for repositioning voyages, the city is now positioning itself as a permanent homeport—an upgrade that is already bringing meaningful economic and tourism benefits. Rising demand…

Oluwatosin Alao October 3, 2025

Wildfire burns through dry bush in Etosha National Park, Namibia, as crews work to contain the blaze.

Tourism Business

Etosha national park battles wildfire damage, eyes renewal

At a Glance Etosha National Park, one of Namibia's most important natural areas and a popular stop on Southern Africa's safari circuit, is still dealing with the damage from a wildfire that swept across the area in late September. The blaze, which began on Sept. 22, scorched more than a third of the park’s vast wilderness and has left behind…

Oluwatosin Alao October 1, 2025

Zambia and Tanzania deal with China to modernize the TAZARA railway

Business Tourism

Zambia-Tanzania rail gets $1.4 billion boost for expansion

At a Glance The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has been a symbol of regional solidarity for almost 50 years. Zambia, Tanzania and China have signed a $1.4 billion agreement to overhaul and expand the 1,860-kilometer railway line, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years. The deal, announced by Zambia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics,…

Oluwatosin Alao September 30, 2025

Power plant facility with illuminated towers during evening operations.

Technology Business

Inside East Africa’s push to build a manufacturing hub

At aGlance Across Africa, energy has emerged as a cornerstone of economic transformation. When supply falters or interruptions persist, productivity slows and investors hesitate to commit. Both governments and businesses know that having stable power is necessary to create an industrial base that can stand on its own. Tanzania has moved quickly on this front, seeing energy as the bedrock…

Oluwatosin Alao September 26, 2025

Tourism Luxury

Djibouti’s top 10 destinations worth exploring

At a Glance The Republic of Djibouti is a small but important country in the Horn of Africa. It is located near the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The country has grown into a crossroads for trade, culture, and tourism since it became independent from France in 1977. It has a population of about 900,000. Djibouti is not very…

Oluwatosin Alao September 24, 2025

Tourism Business

Zambia’s Proflight unveils Kasama jet service for tourists

At a Glance Proflight Zambia is getting ready to start regular jet flights between Lusaka and Kasama. This is a big step forward for the country's domestic aviation industry. The airline will start using a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200 on the route in late September 2025. This would be the first time that an aircraft of this size will regularly serve…

Oluwatosin Alao September 22, 2025

Tourism Luxury

Stellenbosch debuts unique wine tractor experience for tourists

At a Glance City Sightseeing Cape Town has started a guided wine tractor tour in Stellenbosch, which is a new option for tourists to view one of South Africa's most famous wine areas. This is a new way for travelers to see one of South Africa's most famous wine regions. The trip includes seeing vineyards, tasting wines the old-fashioned way,…

Oluwatosin Alao September 19, 2025

Tourism Business

Cabo Verde backs Santo Antão tourism with infrastructure push

At a Glance Cabo Verde is making Santo Antão even more popular as one of West Africa's best places to go for nature tourism. The government has made a number of improvements to hiking paths, infrastructure, and opportunities for local communities with the help of the World Bank through the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project. The Ministry of…

Oluwatosin Alao September 18, 2025

Business Tourism

Green Hydrogen push could make Namibia a maritime powerhouse

At a Glance Namibia is getting ready to become a world leader in the green shipping economy as the demand for clean maritime fuels grows. The country's unique geography and large renewable resources, especially solar and wind, give it an edge in making green hydrogen and green ammonia. These are two fuels that are thought to be very important for…

Oluwatosin Alao September 17, 2025

Tourism Business

Eastern Cape Opens Nature Reserves Free for October Week

At a Glance The Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency (ECPTA) has confirmed the return of its Free Access Week for 2025, giving residents and travelers a chance to explore some of South Africa’s most celebrated reserves without paying entry fees. From Oct. 4 to 12, day visitors will enjoy complimentary entry to a wide range of nature and game…

Oluwatosin Alao September 16, 2025