Tag: Tourism

FEROCIOUS FLOODS SHOW OUR SYSTEMS’ BETRAYAL OF THE MOST VULNERABLE

We are just barely concluding the first month of the New Year, yet the magnitude of devastation that’s unfolded could span a lifetime. In a mere ten days, parts of South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini have been ravaged by an entire year’s worth of rain. The severe flooding has been merciless, killing over 100 […]

SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN 2025: SIGNS OF RECOVERY AND GLOBAL RELEVANCE

The year 2025 marked a significant moment for South Africa. There is renewed economic momentum after a prolonged period marked by structural constraints, policy uncertainty, and weakened investor confidence.  While challenges remain, recent developments point to a country slowly but decisively stabilising. Improvements in fiscal discipline, growth performance, employment trends, and international standing suggest that […]

“NORMAL LIFE” IN ST PETERSBURG BELIES RUSSIA’S HEAVY FIGHTING WITH UKRAINE

The captivating sense of calmness, the throngs of people milling about and the huge traffic volumes throughout St Petersburg belies the reality that Russia is in a state of war. St Petersburg is a sprawling cosmopolitan city. It is regarded as the mecca of Russia’s culture and heritage, an epicentre of values as well as […]

AFRICA DAY 2025: HARNESSING THE BLUE ECONOMY

Roundtable: Harnessing the Blue Economy and Tourism for Africa’s Renaissance Background The Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) in collaboration with several Tanzanian partners, will host the 15th Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from May 18–25, 2025. Africa Day is a celebration of unity, solidarity, and […]

ST. PETERSBURG IS PREPARING TO HOST THE SPIEF 2025

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is one of the world’s central platforms for shaping the global agenda. The main theme of the Forum 2025 is ‘Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World’. The Forum programme will cover virtually every part of the economy, from manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, education, trade and […]

SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM PRESSES PLAY ON NEW GLOBAL BRAND CAMPAIGN ‘SOUTH AFRICA AWAITS – COME FIND YOUR JOY!’

A Bold and Immersive Global Brand Campaign Brings South Africa’s Vibrant Spirit to the World Today marks the official launch of South African Tourism’s latest global brand campaign, ‘South Africa Awaits — Come Find Your Joy!’— a celebration of the country’s boundless energy, rich culture, and extraordinary experiences. This dynamic campaign invites travellers to rediscover […]