South Africa’s FlySafair faces overbooking fines

South Africa’s FlySafair faces overbooking fines

South Africa’s consumer watchdog has referred low-cost carrier FlySafair (FA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) to the National Consumer Tribunal, alleging the airline systematically overbooked flights and violated multiple provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The...
Congo throws open its borders to Africa

Congo throws open its borders to Africa

From January 1, 2027, the Republic of Congo will abolish visa requirements for all African citizens, marking a major step toward continental integration. Announced in Brazzaville by President Denis Sassou Nguesso, the move positions Congo among Africa’s champions of...
China Makes Tourist Tax Refunds Less Painful

China Makes Tourist Tax Refunds Less Painful

China’s government has announced a new set of reforms to its departure tax refund policy, targeting the friction points that have long made the process feel more trouble than it’s worth. The changes, described by officials as the “2.0 version” of a programme first...