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Africa features in billion-dollar investment plans

DRC and Senegal to benefit from port development

Thursday, May 22, 2025 0 1259

Projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal feature in DP World’s $2.5 billion investment plan for 2025 aimed at expanding its global logistics network through the development of major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe.

Interest re-ignited in offshore opportunities

Oil major voices interest in South Africa

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 0 1053

SOUTH AFRICA: TotalEnergies confirmed its intention launch an offshore drilling programme in South Africa next year following recent legislative developments that indicate the government’s commitment to reform the sector and provide more certainty for investors.

First fishing net recycling facility

SOUTH AFRICA: A groundbreaking pilot project at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will transform how fishing nets are recycled in South...

Multi million rand investment to boost container handling

SOUTH AFRICA: A R285 million investment in container handling at the Port of Richard’s Bay is set to increase the port’s annual...

Applications invited for cadet training opportunity

The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States...

Navigating a new course

Stepping away from the comfort of a guaranteed salary in favour of diving into the intrepid waters of entrepreneurship is always a challenge, but...

Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation

SOUTH AFRICA: Recent engagements between the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in Cape Town...

Funding sustainability in African fisheries

Projects in South Africa and Namibia are amongst the 85 successful proposals from around the world to benefit from R40 million worth of funding...

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