Domestic tourism is expected to remain a major driver of growth for South Africa's (SA) tourism sector as Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 concludes in the city of Durba, in KwaZulu Natal province.

Industry stakeholders say initiatives aimed at encouraging local travel are becoming increasingly important amid global economic pressures and changing consumer spending patterns.

To reflect on this year's Indaba and the state of domestic tourism,  Head of SA Hub for Domestic Tourism at SA Tourism, Mashoto Mokgethi.

Domestic tourism is expected to remain a major driver of growth for South Africa's (SA) tourism sector as Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 concludes in the city of Durba, in KwaZulu Natal province.
Industry stakeholders say initiatives aimed at encouraging local travel are becoming increasingly important amid global economic pressures and changing consumer spending patterns.
To reflect on this year's Indaba and the state of domestic tourism, &nbsp;Head of SA Hub for Domestic Tourism at SA Tourism, Mashoto Mokgethi.

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SA eyes domestic tourism growth as Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 ends in Durban

As concerns over migration continue to spark debate across the African continent, questions are being raised about the impact of growing anti-immigrant sentiment on regional integration and the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, has called for migration to be viewed through a broader continental lens. He emphasised the need for legal and orderly movement of people, while also addressing the root causes that force many Africans to leave their home countries.

Channel Africa’s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

As concerns over migration continue to spark debate across the African continent, questions are being raised about the impact of growing anti-immigrant sentiment on regional integration and the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Rwanda&rsquo;s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, has called for migration to be viewed through a broader continental lens. He emphasised the need for legal and orderly movement of people, while also addressing the root causes that force many Africans to leave their home countries.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

Rwanda calls for continental approach to migration amid African trade debate

In today’s market segment, the focus is on South Africa’s employment and growth outlook for 2026, as well as the performance of the country’s mining and manufacturing sectors amid global commodity price volatility.

To provide further insight, FNB Senior Economist Thanda Sithole joins the discussion.

In today&rsquo;s market segment, the focus is on South Africa&rsquo;s employment and growth outlook for 2026, as well as the performance of the country&rsquo;s mining and manufacturing sectors amid global commodity price volatility.
To provide further insight, FNB Senior Economist Thanda Sithole joins the discussion.

Africa market update with FNB’s senior economist Thanda Sithole

Kenya’s plans to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi are under scrutiny over concerns relating to procurement, transparency and the legitimacy of the firms involved. The project initially began as a proposed partnership with India’s Adani Group but has since evolved into a political storm, with allegations surrounding procurement processes and transparency.

To provide an update on developments, Solomon Ekanem, Editor of Business Insider Africa, joins the discussion.

Kenya&rsquo;s plans to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi are under scrutiny over concerns relating to procurement, transparency and the legitimacy of the firms involved. The project initially began as a proposed partnership with India&rsquo;s Adani Group but has since evolved into a political storm, with allegations surrounding procurement processes and transparency.
To provide an update on developments, Solomon Ekanem, Editor of Business Insider Africa, joins the discussion.

SA eyes domestic tourism growth as Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 ends in Durban

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