NAMIBIA: Namibia took a decisive step toward becoming Africa's clean shipping pioneer last week, hosting two high-stakes workshops that brought together international maritime officials, financiers, and port authorities to plot the continent's decarbonisation future.

SOUTH AFRICA: Boasting an extensive history in the offshore oil sector, Niall Kramer has been appointed as the National Spokesperson for the Offshore Petroleum Association of South Africa (OPASA).

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called for pragmatic and common-sense approaches to Africa’s oil and gas development at the Wider African Energy Summit in Aberdeen this week.

SOMALIA: The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has extended its agreement with TGS to market and license geophysical data covering Somalia’s offshore basins and committed to moving towards offshore drilling following a meeting with the Turkish Petroleum Authority.

SOUTH AFRICA: AMSOL gathered guests and dignitaries in the Port of Ngqura this week to celebrate the renaming of its tanker Ilitha, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to employing and developing South African seafarers and ensuring a robust talent pipeline.

One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.

NIGERIA: Following ministerial approval, Barrister Adenike Adeyele Iyelolu has been confirmed as the Registrar of Ships for the country.

MOROCCO: A new shortsea service that connects Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands will cater for all types of cargo and strengthen trade between Morocco and Europe.