Uganda: UTB Advertises Deputy CEO Job As Bradford Ochieng Retires
[Nile Post] The Uganda Tourism Board has called upon suitable candidates to apply for the position of deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Namibia: Finland Sows Circular Economy Seeds in Namibia
[Namibian] Finland and Namibia have partnered to strengthen the local circular economy, focusing on resource efficiency and sustainable growth across the mining, energy and agricultural sectors.
South Africa: Home Affairs Cuts Red Tape for Visa Applications
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has launched a groundbreaking digital platform to fast-track the processing of visa applications for individuals attending major international events.
Uganda: Ugandans Using Fake Documents to Apply for US Visas Risk Ban As Embassy, Police Tighten Noose
[Nile Post] The US Embassy in Uganda and Police have warned Ugandans against using forged document to apply for US visas or else they risk being blacklisted.
Ethiopia: Wildlife Conservation Boosting Ethiopia’s Tourism Competitiveness
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Ministry of Tourism says ongoing wildlife and natural resource conservation efforts are helping strengthen Ethiopia’s position as a competitive eco-tourism destination.
Southern Africa: Angola to Have a Tourism Bibliographic Repository
[ANGOP] Lubango — Angola’s travel and tourism agency “Tac Tour” is developing a bibliographic repository to support academic and archival resources for the creation of itineraries and promotion of tourism literacy.
Rwanda: From Hilton Trainer to Mentor of Rwanda’s Hospitality Talent
[New Times] At her office in a modest building near Controle Technique in Remera, Emma Lestideau receives visitors while overseeing her team’s work.
Kenya: KWS Temporarily Closes Amboseli Main Airstrip Due to Heavy Rainfall
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya Wildlife Service has temporarily suspended aircraft operations at the main airstrip in Amboseli National Park after heavy rainfall flooded the facility, disrupting flights to the popular wildlife destination.
Tanzania: Arusha Rolls Out Red Carpet for 5,000 Participants of Cape to Cairo Tourism Festival
[Daily News] Arusha — TANZANIA’s safari capital, Arusha, is preparing to host a high-profile Pan-African sporting and cultural spectacle in May 2026, as the second edition of the Cape to Cairo Arusha International tourism and cultural festival aims to draw more than 5,000 participants from across Africa and beyond.
Mauritius: Destination Mauritius Reinforces Presence At Itb Tourism Fair While Island Remains Safe and Directly Accessible for Global Tourists.
[Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) stepped up its presence at the ITB Tourism fair in Berlin with one of the fair’s largest stand bringing together major local stakeholders to promote our unique tropical island destination.