Author: Chukwu Godlove

The country’s outbound tourism, involving same-day and overnight trips, recorded a total of 470,806 visitors, with total expenditure amounting to GH¢4.0 billion, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Domestic and Outbound Tourism Survey (DOTS) has revealed. The DOTS, dubbed Outbound Same-day and Overnight Visitors, conducted in 2023, provides reliable data on how Ghanaians travel, spend, and engage in tourism, offering insights to guide investment, policy, and service delivery. It said a total of 77,501 outbound same-day visitors and 393,305 outbound overnight visitors were recorded in 2023. According to the report, outbound same-day visitors’ expenditure stood at approximately GH¢59.8 million, while outbound…

2. Milk + Cookies Festival — Cape Town & Johannesburg When: 3 January 2026 (Cape Town, Kenilworth Racecourse) / 10 January 2026 (Johannesburg, Nasrec Expo Centre) Returning with bigger energy and international flair, the Milk + Cookies Festival is South Africa’s answer to culture-meets-music fusion. Headlined by US rapper Gunna, this two-city celebration blends live music, art installations, curated food markets, and fashion showcases into one immersive experience. Expect local heavyweights like DJ Kent and Vigro Deep to keep crowds dancing under the summer sun. Beyond the music, Milk + Cookies has carved out space for community and creativity—think pop-up…

Liberia’s recent diplomatic breakthrough with the United States–resulting in the extension of visa validity for Liberian citizens from one to three years–has been hailed as a triumph of trust and cooperation. But beneath the celebration lies a mounting concern: that the milestone could reignite criminal interest in the Liberian passport, long tainted by corruption and global misuse. Anderson Miamen, Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has issued a stark warning to the Liberian Government to act decisively in protecting the integrity of its passports. In a statement shared on social media, Miamen praised the…

There’s something about the Garden Route in summer that feels golden. The late sunsets, the scent of fynbos in the air, the glow that lingers on beaches and forest trails. Whether you’re dipping between seaside villages or venturing inland to small towns steeped in heritage, this stretch of coastline between Mossel Bay and Storms River is South Africa’s ultimate summer drive. Here’s how to slow down, soak up the scenery and taste your way through eight unforgettable stops. Mossel Bay Post office tree area, Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex/PHParsons/Wikimedia Commons The Garden Route often starts where the Western Cape’s dry coast…

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting biodiversity, preserving cultural heritages, and fostering resilient livelihoods, State Minister of Tourism Sileshi Girma said. Opening the 25th annual conference of the Global Wildlife Program (GWP) today, Sileshi noted that Ethiopia is a land of profound heritage and ecological wonder which ranges from ancient civilization, including its own unique alphabets to vibrant cultures and languages. Ethiopia is The Land of Origins-the cradle of humankind, the source of the Abbay River (Blue Nile), the birthplace of coffee, boasts of 13th months of sunshine, and a country of rich in history,…

When the first summer rains fall, the bush transforms. Dusty plains turn emerald, rivers swell, and newborn antelope take their first shaky steps. This is the green season — a time of renewal, incredible birdlife, and lush landscapes that photographers dream of. Image used for illustrative purposes/David Berkowitz from New York, NY, USA/Wikimedia Commons While many think of winter as safari season, summer is when the bush truly feels alive. It’s also when you’ll find great deals and lodges that welcome families with open arms. From Kruger’s vast wilderness to the coastal charm of KwaZulu-Natal and the malaria-free reserves of…

The Consul-General of Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos, Mr. Daniel Krulls, has said the consulate was putting processes in place to fast-track visa processing for Nigerians, with a target of three-week maximum processing period for all categories of visas. Krulls made the revelation, yesterday, at a media briefing to outline his plans as the new CG of the Consulate, expressing enthusiasm on potential stronger economic cooperation between Germany and Nigeria. Currently, he said the Consulate processes over 10,000 visas annually, but planned to scale up the number with the reforms and improved processing system. According to him, the consulate…

A new wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is taking a devastating toll on seabirds along the Western Cape coastline. Bernd M. Schell/Unsplash Conservation groups have raised the alarm, warning that hundreds of birds have been affected since the first cases were confirmed earlier this year. As reported by Infurmation, more than 600 cases of the virus have been confirmed in wild seabirds since 12 September, impacting several species, including Hartlaub’s and grey-headed gulls, great white pelicans, kelp gulls, white-breasted, reed, crowned and Cape cormorants, swift and common terns, as well as an Eurasian whimbrel. The Southern African Foundation…

The Zambezi is alive and ready to host you on its waters. Flowing more than 2,500 kilometres from northwestern Zambia to the Indian Ocean in Mozambique, the Zambezi cuts through six countries and some of the wildest landscapes in Southern Africa. While Victoria Falls often steals the spotlight, the rest of the river holds its own kind of magic. From the still stretches above the falls to the meandering channels of the Lower Zambezi, it offers a safari experience that trades roaring engines for rippling water and quiet encounters. A different kind of safari For many, a safari means early…

Nairobi — The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) has raised objections to recent changes introduced by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to its park-entry payment system, terming the new model “unacceptable” and financially punitive to industry players. KTF Chairperson Fred Odek, in a statement on Monday, said the upgraded portal — rolled out despite an existing court order — restricts payment options and imposes a hidden 5 percent “gateway fee” that only appears at the point of payment. He described the move as “discriminatory and unlawful,” warning that it could undermine Kenya’s competitiveness as a global safari destination. “We are not…