Author: Chukwu Godlove

January is a funny in-between month. Taryn Elliot / Pexels The festive rush has eased, inboxes are filling up again, but summer is still very much in full swing. It’s the perfect time to escape, whether that means a long weekend close to home or a properly planned break that lets you stretch the season just a little longer. The key? Planning smart, not rushed. Here’s how to plan a January summer getaway that feels effortless, restorative and worth every cent. Start with the kind of break you actually need Before you choose a destination, be honest about what you’re…

There is growing anger in Malawi over a post-Christmas fortnight trip to the United Kingdom that one of the country’s vice presidents is due to take. Jane Ansah’s visit will be in a private capacity but the reported size of both her entourage and overall cost of the trip has ignited fierce criticism. The details have been disputed by her office. The row began after the circulation of an alleged leaked letter to the Malawi high commission in London, signed by secretary for foreign affairs Chauncy Simwaka, listing 15 individuals set to accompany Ansah. Keep up with the latest headlines…

With Christmas Day serving clear skies and pleasant weather conditions, it seems many have taken to the outdoors to gather with their loved ones and make the most of the sunny festive season, reports Cape {town} Etc. SANParks – Table Mountain National Park/Facebook This comes as South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the closure of two of its locations as a result of reaching full capacity. ‘The Boulders Penguin Colony beach has reached capacity and is now closed for further entries,’ said SANParks in a Facebook post this morning, adding that penguin viewing, however, remains open.This afternoon, SANParks once again took to Facebook with a similar announcement: ‘The Newlands…

The Nationalism Park in Accra has been reopened as part of efforts to reposition tourism as a key pillar of national development, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority in charge of General Services, Mr Ben Anane Nsiah, has stated. He said the park was more than a physical space, describing it as a living symbol of Ghana’s identity, resilience and shared memory. Reopening it, he explained, sends a clear message that Ghana’s heritage and history matter and that nation building remains a conscious responsibility. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Speaking at…

Summer is in full swing and it’s time to walk off the Christmas munchies. From beachside music festivals and outdoor markets to festive family activations and immersive pop-ups, the weekend between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest on South Africa’s events calendar. Whether you are travelling, visiting family, or looking for something fun to do close to home, here is a curated selection of what’s happening around the country from 26 to 28 December. Cape Town and the Western Cape GoldFish Submerged Party – Cabo Beach Club 📅 Saturday, 27 December⏰ Afternoon to late evening📍 Cabo Beach…

Cape Town’s food calendar is about to gain a major new highlight. The globally renowned Taste Festival will make its local debut in November 2026, bringing its immersive, multi-sensory food experience to the Mother City for the first time. Image used for illustrative purposes/Anna Keibalo/Unsplash Having drawn crowds in cities like London, Paris and Dubai, the festival’s arrival in Cape Town cements the city’s growing reputation as one of the world’s leading culinary destinations. With limited daily capacity planned, organisers say demand is expected to be high from the outset, as reported by Weekend Special. Why Cape Town was chosen…

Visitors heading to Kruger National Park are being urged to exercise extreme caution after heavy rainfall caused widespread disruption across the reserve. Three lions at Kruger National Park/Diego Morales/Unsplash According to park management, ongoing wet weather has created hazardous driving conditions, leading to the closure of most roads inside the park until further notice, as reported by The South African. Hazardous conditions inside the park Guests have been advised to avoid low-water bridges, many of which may be submerged or unsafe to cross, and to stay off dirt roads that have become slippery and impassable in several areas. SANParks has…

The Embassy of India, Monrovia, organized a seminar on ‘India-Liberia Tourism Partnership’ on 19 December 2025 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector and promote Indian tourism, with a focus on the Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. This was the third such seminar organized since the opening of the resident Indian Mission in Liberia in 2021. Hon. Princess Eva Cooper, Director General of the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), graced the event as the Chief Guest. Other speakers included Hon. O. Natty B. Davis, President of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce; Hon. Natt Bayjay, Deputy Minister for Technical…

Following a series of incidents on Lion’s Head last week, Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) is urging all hikers to take extra care, particularly as trails become increasingly busy over the festive period, reports Cape {town} Etc. The first incident occurred on Thursday, when a visiting German hiker fell while descending from the summit. Despite the efforts of all involved, the hiker was sadly declared deceased at the scene. The following day, a 65-year-old visiting British hiker reported sudden headaches and dizziness while ascending near the summit. She was treated by a paramedic and flown in the WC Government Health and Wellness EMS…

Cairo — TANZANIA and Egypt have agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation in promoting and developing cultural tourism and the antiquities sectors. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Tanzania’s Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi, and Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Sherif Fath Attia, held in Cairo. During the discussions, Prof. Kabudi informed his host that the Government of Tanzania is strategically expanding its tourism market by identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in the areas of antiquities, museums, and cultural tourism. He explained that for a long time, Tanzania has recorded significant…