Gaborone – In a significant move toward pan-African tourism integration, the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) and the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism have entered high-level talks to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating regional growth and sustainable development. The collaboration was initiated during a courtesy call by Mr. Jackson Haliza, Director General of the Rwanda…
Johannesburg – South African health authorities and Airlink are urgently tracing passengers and crew after a woman died from a rare Hantavirus infection following a flight from St. Helena Island to Johannesburg. The deceased passenger had originally disembarked from an Atlantic Ocean cruise ship before boarding Airlink flight 4Z 132 on 25 April 2026. The Incident…
Kampala, Uganda – The German delegation’s nine-day Coffee Familiarisation Trip reached a transformative milestone on Day 4, seamlessly weaving together the raw thrill of Uganda’s wildlife and the precision of its modern coffee industry. What began with a dawn safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park concluded with a deep dive into the future of value addition,…
Clevenard Groupe commends Seychelles’ leadership shift, hails strategic appointment of Alain St. Ange as Ambassador At Large as a masterclass Palma de Mallorca, Spain – In a powerful endorsement of African statesmanship, Adefaratoluwa Osindero Olutimehin, Founder and Global Owner of Clevenard Groupe, has formally commended the President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, for his recent decision…
Kigali, Rwanda — In a major shift toward road safety, the Rwandan government has officially implemented the Road Traffic Law No. 014/2026, introducing some of the region’s strictest penalties for driving under the influence (DUI). Replacing a decades-old statute from 1987, the new law moves beyond simple fines, making prison time a mandatory reality for…
Gaborone, Botswana – In a milestone for regional integration, Botswana and Rwanda have forged a new phase of structured economic engagement during a high-profile two-day Business Forum which kicked off on Tuesday May 5, 2026. The forum, hosted at the University of Botswana Conference Centre, preceded the official state visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame…
While much of the world pops champagne on January 1st, the island of Zanzibar hosts one of Africa’s most unique New Year celebrations in late July. Welcome to Mwaka Kogwa—a four-day festival where ancient grudges are literally beaten out with banana stems, huts are set ablaze, and an entire community comes together to start fresh….
Cape Town, South Africa — On May 4, 2026, Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) Board Member Ms. Keatlaretse Ntibi visited the Botswana delegation at We Are Africa 2026 in Cape Town, delivering a unified message of gratitude, strategic alignment, and a clear mandate for measurable outcomes. Her engagement with tourism operators exhibiting at the event underscored a shift from…
PHUKET, Thailand – Botswana has reaffirmed its position as a global leader in conservation and sustainable travel following its high-profile participation at the 2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference. Held from April 19–24 in Phuket, the conference operated under the theme “Towards Resilient and Sustainable Hospitality,” drawing together world leaders, policy-makers, and hospitality experts to align…
40% and Rising: Inside the continental surge of women leading Africa’s tourism future A powerful wave of transformation has swept through the Tourism Hub of Zimbabwe, leaving an indelible mark on Victoria Falls and the broader African continent. From April 29 to May 1, 2026, the iconic destination played host to the 2nd UN Tourism Regional Congress…
