Radisson Hotel Group signed its first two Congolese hotels in May, 110 rooms in Kinshasa and 97 in Lubumbashi. Hotel money follows corporate demand, security and a stable franc, and the pipeline opens in 2026 and 2027.
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Mbada Car Hire: Zimbabwe’s Leopard of the Road
Zimbabwe's vehicle rental market continues to evolve, quietly adapting to the needs of a diverse and mobile population. From shifting internal tourism patterns to the growing fluidity of business travel, demand for professional, reliable, and versatile car hire...
Air Congo’s domestic hops and Goma’s shut runway: the two clocks of Congolese travel
Air Congo is shortening trading trips between Kasai cities while Goma’s airport remains closed. Kinshasa hotel and restaurant prices rose 15.0 per cent in a year, so operators should follow the timetable.
South Africa’s Mall Coffee Culture: Where Every Corner Brews a New Adventure
In South Africa, the mall is not just a place to shop - it’s a lifestyle destination, a social circuit, and increasingly, a coffee hub. Across the country, with over 3,500 malls stretching from Sandton to Sea Point, coffee culture has planted itself firmly between...
Congo’s leisure economy in April 2025: a new airline, a shut airport, dearer hotels
Hotel and restaurant prices rose 5.1 per cent between December and late April, against 2.9 per cent for all goods, while Goma’s airport stayed shut. Leisure demand is moving towards the mining corridors.
Business First: Why Gym Ownership Works in Botswana, Namibia, and Angola
In Botswana, Namibia, and Angola, the business environment is changing fast - driven by urban growth, expanding middle classes, and a rising interest in health and wellness. Across cities like Gaborone, Windhoek, and Luanda, you'll find more people talking about...
From Idea to Iron: How to Start a Gym in Nairobi or Kampala for US$3000
In the bustling heart of East Africa's growing cities, there's a quiet revolution happening - one that doesn't rely on apps or agriculture, but on iron, sweat, and space. Across Nairobi's satellite towns and Kampala's fast-growing districts, business-minded...
Kinshasa’s hotel and restaurant prices outrun the basket as air routes redraw the map
Kinshasa’s restaurant and hotel price index rose 11 per cent between June 2024 and March 2025, almost twice the overall basket, as Air Congo built a domestic network and Goma’s airport closed to flights.
Kinshasa’s restaurants and hotels outran inflation as Goma’s airport went dark
Kinshasa’s restaurants and hotels index rose 2.7 per cent in eight weeks against 1.5 per cent overall, while Goma’s flights stopped and mobile-money fees reached 10 per cent. Hospitality split in two.