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Monica Lewinsky left me shaken, but smiling in Swaziland

There's more to Swaziland than gambling and other vices, as Shaun Smillie discovered on a weekend to the Kingdom. 14 May 2009 06:00


East Africa loses its allure as cash crunch bites

The white beaches, wildlife and tropical climate of East Africa are losing their attraction for long-distance visitors facing recession as a result of the global financial crisis. 29 April 2009 07:00


Explore the many delights of Kenya

Mombasa, the gateway to Kenya, is a vibrant mixture of the ancient and the modern, with an interesting blend of Arabic, African and Asian cultures. 25 April 2009 06:00


You needn't travel far to relax and have fun in the sun

With the credit crunch in full swing, there may not be a better time for South Africans with spare cash to get a taste of the country. 19 April 2009 06:00


Old meets new in colourful Cairo

No matter where you find yourself, endearing Egypt will seduce you, writes Isabella Morris. 19 April 2009 06:00


Unchanging Ghana

Accra's traffic is chaos but its people are friendly and its chips delicious, says David Batzofin. 18 April 2009 06:00


Namibia revealed in off-the-beaten-track guide

Nerine Dorman reviews a book that looks beyond the stereotypical perceptions of Namibia to a less obvious view. 14 April 2009 10:22


Kenya eyes African visitors to shore up tourism

The Kenya Tourist Board and national carrier, Kenya Airways, will spend 50 million shillings to promote the nation's attractions in Africa. 09 April 2009 08:19


Lagos - the shame of a nation no more

The chaos of Oshodi, Nigeria's commercial hub, is no more after the country decided to overhaul its image. 29 March 2009 13:10


Mozambique's tourism revenue doubles in four years

Tourism is buoyant in Mozambique, famous for its white-sand beaches, with government income from the sector doubling in four years. 27 March 2009 07:00