News & Reviews

It’s not just South Africa that is preparing to welcome thousands of football fans next year – neighbouring countries as far-flung as Mauritius are preparing to host visitors to the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Lucrative uranium deposits in Namibia’s deserts, which could make the Southern African country a top producer of the radioactive element, are drawing increasing foreign interest.

National carrier Air Namibia has suspended its direct flights between London Gatwick and Windhoek from 3 June until further notice, blaming the decision on the economic downturn which has hit demand. 

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, an innovative charity is aiming to make a real difference to the lives of children in Africa by encouraging travellers to take a football with them when they visit.

Wondering what the best time of the year is to go on safari in Tanzania, see Namibia's magnificent dunes, visit the Okovango Delta or watch the whales cavort off the coast in South Africa?

Fifteen Southern African establishments are included on the latest National Geographic Adventure magazine list of 50 top ecolodges.