South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026

South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026

Africa’s Travel Indaba is an iconic African leisure trade show, owned by South African Tourism with the specific objective of creating market access for a vast array of African leisure tourism products.

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Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity

Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity

Jean-François argues that connectivity brings people together by expanding access to knowledge, enabling business, and supporting development.

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How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

According to the report, prime coastal land that is defined as land within one kilometre of the beachfront, covers approximately 536 square kilometres. However, about 30 per cent of this land is unavailable for development due to natural features

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China zero tariff cuts open new route for African agricultural produce via inland Hunan

China zero tariff cuts open new route for African agricultural produce via inland Hunan

Under the upgraded policy, China has become the first major economy to offer unilateral, across-the-board zero-tariff treatment to all its African diplomatic partners and to all least-developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations.

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Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

The port has recorded a sharp uptick in vessel categories, particularly car carriers and container ships that are driving volumes and reinforcing Lamu’s trans-shipment credentials.

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Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month

Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month

Mohamed Salum, director general of the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation, urged operators to acquire larger areas to accommodate growing throughput.

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Aggressive Kiambu women defy cultural inhibitions and join scramble for Kenya’s money-spinning funeral industry

Aggressive Kiambu women defy cultural inhibitions and join scramble for Kenya’s money-spinning funeral industry

Njoki says one of the biggest challenges funeral service providers face in Kiambu is limited cold storage capacity at the Kiambu Hospital Mortuary.

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Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County

Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County

Area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Oliver Arika, who visited the scene, confirmed that leaders from the area led by Speaker George Okode, have already mobilised resources to commence rescue of the three miners.

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Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face

Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face

West Pokot County Commissioner David Saruni who visited the scene alongside County Security officials, mining officers and local leaders on Friday, confirmed that 21 miners had been trapped underground during the collapse.

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Promising avocado farming gradually edging out traditional tea farms in Bureti

Promising avocado farming gradually edging out traditional tea farms in Bureti

Tea requires year-round maintenance, frequent plucking and constant input application, yet many farmers say the margins of profit are gradually shrinking. By contrast, avocado farming, buoyed by strong export demand, is attracting younger farmers seeking quicker and potentially higher returns.

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