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Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems?

Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems?

President floats the idea to establish a new council

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SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the partnership” to deliver a vision for a reformed transport sector that includes road, rail, air and oceans. Editor, Colleen Jacka, looks at the content of his speech within the broader context of South Africa’s maritime transport challenges.

Minister calls out environmental lobbyists Minister calls out environmental lobbyists

Minister calls out environmental lobbyists

O&G exploration is an imperative for the country – says Minister

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SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town where he condemned “the persistent opposition from environmental lobby groups...
New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana

New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana

The commissioning of the 40,000 m3 LPG carrier, MT Asharami Ghana last week, officially increases the Sahara Group’s LPG carrier fleet to...
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President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations

President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations

MAURITIUS: After a productive state visit to Mauritius where he met with the Prime Minister to discuss key areas of collaboration, the President...
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Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety

Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety

LIBERIA: The world’s largest ship registry has announced plans to introduce electronic seafarer documents as part of its commitment to...
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South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels

South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels

SOUTH AFRICA: Alerted by the unusual behaviour of four Chinese fishing vessels, teams from the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Forestry,...
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