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Ambassador Alain St.Ange, the Republic of Seychelles’ Ambassador-at-Large, is en route to Alicante to deliver the inaugural address at a major international tourism conference, marking the beginning of a high-profile series of engagements across Europe. Scheduled as the first speaker on Thursday morning, Ambassador St.Ange will join a distinguished assembly of global leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and diplomats….
In a decisive move to accelerate economic growth and job creation, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, and the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, have formalised a three-year strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement. This agreement marks a critical shift from planning to execution, aiming to transform the country’s…
Targets 3% Economic Expansion, 954,000 Jobs and 4.9% GDP Contribution Highlight Sector Potential In a decisive move to accelerate South Africa’s economic recovery, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership, elevating tourism to a primary engine for inclusive growth, job creation, and investor confidence. The announcement, made during a high-level…
Nestled in the Lubombo Mountains, the “Place of Dreams” invites the world to taste the future of African coffee. Perched atop the majestic Lubombo Mountains, Mabuda Guest Farm is more than just a sanctuary; it is the beating heart of Eswatini’s emerging specialty coffee scene. Nicknamed the “Place of Dreams,” this family-run farm is now extending its…
In a convergence of global automotive legacy and Namibian ambition, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and M&Z Motors Namibia have joined forces to welcome a historic milestone. From August 22 to 27, 2026, the country will become a central stage in the Mercedes-Benz “140 Years. 140 Places” global…
Durban – Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has officially launched Tourism Month 2026 in Durban, issuing a rallying cry for South Africans to rediscover their own country while preparing the sector for a fiercely competitive digital future. Speaking at the 9th Avenue Restaurant in Durban, where the country is currently hosting the 46th SADC Summit,…
Eswatini’s House on Fire venue transformed into a Pan-African nexus this August, as the 8th Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival proved that culture is not just an experience—it is an economy. From August 1 to 2, the air at House on Fire was thick with the scent of roasting spices, the hum of…
In a decisive move to revitalize the nation’s tourism sector, the South African Cabinet has given its concurrence to the appointment of a new, skills-based Board for South African Tourism (SA Tourism). The announcement, made on August 11, 2026, marks the end of an interim leadership period and sets the stage for a three-year term…
In a bold pivot from regional politics to international development, Faouzia Vitry has left her high-profile career in Reunion Island to spearhead a transformative mission in the Comoros. Appointed as the President-Director General of SPV-SAS-2027, Vitry is no longer just a politician; she is the architect of a legacy project designed to redefine the 2027…
21 South African youths bags certificates as Green Tourism practitioners in major sustainability push Pretoria – In a significant move to align the tourism sector with global climate goals, the Department of Tourism, in partnership with the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA), has officially certified 21 young professionals. The ceremony, held in Pretoria,…
