[Scrolla] The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa says a proposed minimum wage of R30 per hour still leaves workers thousands of rands short of basic monthly expenses. Rising food and electricity prices mean minimum wage workers cannot afford nutritious meals, with staple foods like beef increasing sharply over the past year.
Details[Daily News] RIGHT now, the southern plains of the Serengeti are home to nature’s most dramatic spectacle. As the Great Migration settles into the Ndutu area, the landscape transforms into a massive, bustling nursery where life begins on a scale found nowhere else on earth.
[Independent (Kampala)] Cover Story — When U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp stepped-up to address the press at the American Centre in Kampala on Feb. 5, he was carrying a message that blended diplomacy with warning.
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa’s sweeping corridor development and riverside rehabilitation projects are emerging as major drivers of sports and conference tourism, attracting growing local and international interest.
[Daily Maverick] Bloemfontein’s public assets are underused due to administrative inefficiencies, resulting in lost opportunities for tourism and employment. The city urgently needs action to revitalise its significant public infrastructure.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and smart data as key tools to reshape the future of tourism, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has said.
[Capital FM] NAIROBI — Nairobi’s position as East Africa’s business and diplomatic hub has made it a bellwether for how urban hospitality is evolving in the region.
[Leadership] A leading travel agency, Dees Travels and Tours, has reinforced its commitment to innovation and strategic collaboration with the unveiling of an AI-powered travel assistant, as part of efforts to remain competitive in Nigeria’s evolving travel industry.
[SAnews.gov.za] Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa is strengthening its tourism growth strategy through investment promotion, improved air connectivity and visa reforms, as the country deepens engagement with key Asian markets.
[ANGOP] Ndalatando — The Government of Cuanza-Norte will make better use of 63 tourist attractions to diversify the local economy, announced the provincial governor, João Diogo Gaspar.