SEYCHELLES: The new Fishers’ Pension Scheme has been formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Fisheries Authority (SFA), the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy, the Seychelles Pension Fund and the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade.

A new study shows that overfishing is eroding the sustainability of tropical coral reef fisheries in East Africa, with small-scale fishers losing out on fisheries productivity as entire species disappear from their catch.

SOUTH AFRICA: Stressing the importance of a stable regulatory and fiscal framework that supports investment in sustainability solutions, Dean Thompson, CEO of EnviroServ is calling for collaboration through public-private partnerships (PPPs) to overcome the environmental challenges facing the country.

SEYCHELLES: Aubrey Lesperance has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Fisheries Authority effective today.

NAMIBIA: Victoria Sibeya has been named as the new Acting Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) effective today as the year-long tenure of Ebson Uanguta comes to an end.

Valaris Limited has been awarded a two-year contract offshore West Africa for drillship Valaris DS-10 that is expected to commence late in the second quarter or in the third quarter 2026.

SOUTH AFRICA: A focus on port development and offshore maritime projects within Africa is having a positive impact on the hydrographic sector with opportunities existing for not only the bigger, more established operators, but also for smaller companies seeking to offer hydrographic services.

SOUTH AFRICA: Discussions focused on improving port performance in Africa will take centre stage in Cape Town next week as over 200 industry leaders take part in the second edition of the African Harbour Masters Committee (AHMC) Conference.