Wesgro joins over 500 visionaries at Counder Conference 2026
The session explored how urban resilience, mobility, and economic diversification can enable growth that is sustainable, balanced, and future-focused, positioning Cape Town and the Western Cape to unlock new markets…
South Africa expands tourism, trade and investment with Middle East
Wesgro engaged directly with this market through the inaugural Africa Showcase Middle East Roadshow. The meeting welcomed over 150 travel buyers in Qatar and the UAE.
ORTIA Advances Major R14.5 Billion Infrastructure Drive Under Five-Year CAPEX Plan
O.R. Tambo International Airport, commonly known as ORTIA, is Africa's busiest airport, located in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, South Africa. It is serving as the primary gateway for international and domestic travel to South Africa,…
Burkina Faso records 94 tons increase in gold output in 2025
Government efforts to clamp down on illegal gold trading also yielded results, with authorities recovering about 10 kilograms of gold from illicit supply chains during the year.
President Tinubu accepts King Charles III invitation, will visit London
President Tinubu has met King Charles III twice since assuming office. Their first meeting took place in December 2023 on the sidelines of the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, while a…
KPA records another milestone as Cruise Ship Crystal Symphony leaves Port of Mombasa
Passengers and crew lined the decks as the ship set sail and reflected the strong connection between visiting travellers and the coastal city of Mombasa. As it is historically known for its hospitality and…
City of Cape Town Urges Organisers to Meet Event Permit Deadlines
Cape Town’s events calendar plays a critical role in job creation, tourism growth and economic development. The City’s permit processes ensure events are safe for attendees, minimise disruption to residents and businesses, and will protect…
South Africa is ready to compete in 2026 Winter Olympic Games with its largest ever team
All five athletes are set to make their Olympic debuts in Italy. For Markthaler, the Games will mark her first appearance at a Winter Olympics after previously representing South Africa at the 2024 Winter…
Ghana and Zambia sign visa waiver agreement to facilitate easier travel
Ghana has been actively expanding visa access in recent years, concluding multiple agreements and signalling plans to roll out an e-visa system to make travel smoother for diaspora Africans and others.