Author: Chukwu Godlove

Earth has a new companion. An orbital diagram of 2025 PN7/JPL/NASA/ Wikimedia Commons According to Earth.com, NASA has confirmed the discovery of a small asteroid named 2025 PN7 that moves through space in a way that keeps it close to Earth. Although it is not a true second moon, the object travels in a pattern that mirrors our own orbit. Scientists expect it to remain alongside us for about fifty years. The asteroid was first spotted by the Pan STARRS sky survey team in Hawaii. The team detected a slow moving object that appeared to follow the same rhythm as…

The Group General Manager of Continental Hotels in Lagos and Abuja, Karl Hala, has been spotlighted in the latest edition of Forbes Magazine, where he laid out a bold vision to transform Nigeria’s hospitality sector through luxury redevelopment, convention tourism, and youth-focused capacity building. Hala, who oversees the former Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos and the former Sheraton Hotel in Abuja–now operating under the Continental Hotels brand–said both properties are undergoing extensive upgrades aimed at delivering “African hospitality at its best.” In Lagos, the transformation includes expansive wellness facilities, upgraded culinary experiences, and premium recreation zones intended to elevate the hotel’s…

South Africa’s canyons and gorges are often overlooked in favour of more famous parks, but some of the country’s most rewarding landscapes can be found in quieter areas. These ravines, kloofs, and carved-out valleys present rugged terrain, luminous rock faces, freshwater pools, and green pockets that feel worlds away from the busy paths. From arid escarpments in the Northern Cape to forested folds in Limpopo, these are the places where adventure feels personal. Northern Cape Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve/Dr. Alexey Yakovlev/Wikimedia Commons Oorlogskloof offers ravines and rock arches Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve near Nieuwoudtville delivers some of the most dramatic hidden ravine…

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), signalling a new era of data-driven development for Nigeria’s hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. The agreement aims to tackle the long-standing challenge of unreliable and fragmented data, which has hindered planning, investment, and sector growth for years. By collaborating on improved data collection, analysis, and dissemination, both agencies hope to strengthen tourism intelligence and position the industry as a more competitive contributor to national development. Under the partnership, NIHOTOUR and NBS will jointly gather and analyse data…

The festive season doesn’t have to mean packed beaches, bumper-to-bumper traffic and fully booked restaurants. Mark Bloomfield / Unsplash Scattered across South Africa are towns and villages that keep their charm and their calm even in December. If you’re dreaming of a quieter holiday where the loudest thing you’ll hear is birdcall, not Bluetooth speakers, these are the destinations that deliver a slower, softer summer. 1. Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape Known as the “bulb capital of the world,” Nieuwoudtville attracts crowds in flower season, but come summer it slips back into blissful stillness. Visitors can wander past fields of rooibos, explore…

Nairobi — Italy has intensified its cultural and economic diplomacy in Kenya with the launch of the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, unveiling a historic culinary exhibition aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture and tourism. The event opened at the Nairobi National Museum and themed “Dining with Italy: 100 Years of Taste and Innovation” showcased 50 rare Italian menus in what officials described as the first exhibition of its kind in Africa. Curated by Italy’s Biblioteca e Museo della Cucina Garum and Menu Associati, the collection traces the evolution of Italian cuisine alongside political, cultural…

Starting 1 July next year, Emirates will launch a third daily service between Dubai and Cape Town, a significant upgrade that adds over 600 extra seats per day on this popular route. Fabian Joy / Unsplash The new flight (EK 778) departs from Dubai at 10:25 and lands in Cape Town at 18:05, while the return service (EK 779) leaves Cape Town at 20:00 and arrives in Dubai the next morning at 07:25.This late-evening departure offers both convenience and strong onward connectivity, especially for travelers heading to Emirates’ long-haul destinations like Thailand, Indonesia, France, Switzerland, the Philippines and China. Strengthened…

Nairobi — President William Ruto is set to announce major tourism policies during this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has said, signaling a renewed push to reposition Kenya on the global tourism map. The policy announcements will build on the ongoing Magical Kenya rebranding process, inaugurated in September. The national brand refresh is part of a comprehensive modernization drive aimed at aligning Kenya’s tourism identity with global travel trends and visitor expectations. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The repositioning effort is guided by the 23-member Brand Kenya Taskforce, chaired…

Summer in South Africa is a season of sun, celebration, and crowded everything. Marlin Clark / Unsplash Beaches brim with umbrellas, highways pulse with traffic, and popular attractions buzz from dawn to dusk. While the festive energy has its charm, not everyone wants to wade through queues, noise, or footfall just to get a moment of peace. Luckily, South Africa (and its surrounds) offers pockets of serenity where you can enjoy warm weather, wide-open spaces, and a sense of stillness that feels almost indulgent. If you’re searching for respite from the holiday frenzy, these destinations promise calm, quiet, and a…

[allAfrica] Ce jeudi 20 novembre 2025, la capitale somalienne présente un double visage étonnant : ses plages paradisiaques coexistent avec une instabilité chronique. Les autorités s’efforcent d’utiliser le tourisme comme outil de transformation de l’image nationale, malgré l’héritage de la guerre civile et la menace constante des combattants Shebab. Source link