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Leon Louw

South Africa

Founder and Editor at WhyAfrica

Founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. Specialist in African affairs and the sustainable use of Africa's natural resources

Articles

  • 1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

    More black rhinos return to MozambiqueTen more black rhinos were translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. With 37 rhinos already introduced and thriving, this relocation aims to enhance biodiversity and reinforce the park as Mozambique’s only ‘big five’ national park. Black rhinos became locally extinct in Mozambique five decades ago. The rhinos, five male and five female, were donated by South Africa’s provincial conservation entity, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.

  • 1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

    Egypt’s travel and tourism at an all-time highThe World Travel & Tourism Council revealed record-breaking data for Egypt’s tourism sector. While 2024 marked the highest-ever contribution of the travel and tourism sector to Egypt’s national economy, the WTTC forecasts that 2025 will surpass that record once again.

  • 1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

    New mining legislation in Algeria will attract foreign investorsThe passing of Algeria’s 2025 Mining Law will attract foreign investors. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine.   New mining legislation in Algeria that allows foreign investors to own up to 80% of mining projects will attract mining and exploration companies to a vast region that remains relatively underexplored.

  • 1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

    Hilton aims to triple African hotelsHilton will triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels in the next few years.    Yesterday International hotel group Hilton announced plans to triple its presence in Africa in the next few years. Hilton aims to open more than 100 new hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s burgeoning hospitality sector and creating approximately 18,000 jobs for local people.

  • 1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

    Linking Africa’s natural resources to sustainable investment As an investment destination, Africa has huge untapped potential. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions, and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine. The true value of Africa’s diverse natural resources lies not in pure extraction, but in sustainable stewardship that balances development and conservation.

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