Connect Africa’s logistics ambitions with global trade at air cargo Africa & transport logistic Africa 2027 (February 2–4, Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi). This landmark event unites the continent’s air cargo, multimodal transport, and supply chain ecosystem under one roof. Across three days, network with top decision-makers, airlines, forwarders, tech innovators, and infrastructure leaders. Gain critical insights from high-impact conferences covering cross-border trade, digital cargo, and sustainability. Experience curated business matchmaking and celebrate excellence at the prestigious STAT Trade Times International Awards. This is where continental trade is discussed, recognized, and built. Join us. Book your space here: https://mmiconnectafrica.com/aca-2027/enquiry Source…
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South Africa has plenty to celebrate after Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban all featured among Africa’s top five airports in the latest Skytrax rankings. Western Cape, South Africa (10 July 2026) – Does good news get old? Does it come with an expiry date? Or is it still worth celebrating, even if we happen to discover it a little later than everyone else? Scrolling through my newsfeed this week, I spotted a few UK publications with headlines talking about how a “Vast 900-hectare airport in Africa named best on the continent for 11th year in a row“. My first…
Cape Town International Airport , Africa’s 3rd largest airport, has once again been crowned Best Airport in Africa at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards — for the 11th consecutive year. Also the airports in Johannesburg and Durban featured among the top five airports in Africa. The awards are among the most respected in global aviation. Often referred to as the “Oscars of the aviation industry”, the Skytrax World Airport Awards are based entirely on passenger feedback rather than judging panels or commercial submissions. Millions of travellers from around the world took part in the 2025/2026 World Airport Survey, rating everything…
Nigeria’s primary aviation gateway, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, has broken back into the ranks of Africa’s top ten busiest airports. The hub clinched its position after charting the fastest year-on-year growth rate on the entire continent, driven by a massive surge in local travel demand. Data released by global aviation analytics firm OAG for June 2026 reveals that Nigeria posted Africa’s largest capacity increase in absolute terms. The country added 130,200 seats to its domestic network—marking a 21.7 percent year-on-year rise in local capacity and signaling an insatiable demand for air travel despite local economic headwinds. This…
I wasn’t quite prepared for my safari to start as soon as I left the airport car park. But that definitely was an elephant standing in dry river, a few minutes after we embarked on the bumpy sand track just minutes after landing. Giraffes at the thatched Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Sarah Swain Skukuza Airport: A Unique Bush Experience Skukuza Airport, once named the “world’s most beautiful,” offers an experience unlike any other. Located directly within South Africa’s Kruger National Park, the airport is so integrated into the wilderness that wildlife occasionally wanders onto the runway.…
Addis Ababa, July 16, 2026 (ENA) —Mauritian President Dharambeer Gokhool has described Ethiopian Airlines’ newly launched direct service to Mauritius as a strategic breakthrough that could help address one of Africa’s most enduring barriers to economic integration, poor continental connectivity. The president expressed confidence that the partnership will unlock new opportunities in tourism, trade, investment and human capital development. In an exclusive interview with Pulse of Africa (POA) following the inauguration of Ethiopian Airlines’ direct passenger flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, President Gokhool said stronger air links are essential to unlocking Africa’s full economic potential. It would also…
International and regional carriers are expanding their flight networks and passenger capacity across Africa. The increase in flights to major hubs like Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Cape Town supports rising business and tourism activity. The Core Transit Update Network data from international civil aviation organizations indicates that Africa has become one of the fastest-growing aviation markets. In response to rising travel demand, major global carriers are increasing flight frequencies and introducing newer aircraft on routes serving the continent. Emirates has expanded its operations by adding a third daily flight from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) and Cape Town (CPT), while reinstating…
Image generated with Ai Namibia Tourism Boost: Munich–Windhoek Expansion Discover Airlines is increasing its Munich–Windhoek route from three to five weekly year-round flights starting April 2027. Key Takeaways Increased Connectivity: This expansion strengthens a vital long-haul corridor between Germany and Southern Africa. Rising Demand: The move reflects growing European interest in Namibia’s unique landscapes, wildlife, and adventure tourism. Regional Impact: Enhanced flight frequency creates new opportunities for tourism operators, particularly those offering multi-country itineraries. For travellers, this means greater flexibility and easier access to Namibia’s iconic desert dunes and safari destinations. Munich Gains More Direct Access to Namibia Beginning in April 2027, Discover Airlines…
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