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The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs

Calling for robust partnerships to develop Africa’s aquaculture sector

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 0 1176

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: The Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia and Chairperson of the Fisheries Committee for the West and Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), Cyrus Saygbe has emphasised that the future of aquaculture in the region must be anchored in robust public-private partnerships (PPPs).

Africa must recognise the importance of ports for driving prosperity

PMAWCA urges African countries to drive prosperity

Friday, August 1, 2025 0 829

ANGOLA: The Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) is calling on African ports to recognise their importance in driving economic prosperity on the continent through modernisation and automation.

SA Navy welcomes next generation of sailors

SOUTH AFRICA: Just under 450 new sailors officially entered the South African Navy last week when the Chief of the Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese...

Identifying priorities for maritime decarbonisation

EGYPT: Capacity-building efforts to strengthen Egypt’s maritime decarbonisation journey was prioritised at a workshop to facilitate...

A commanding woman

SOUTH AFRICA: Commander Lelethu Bixa became the second woman to be appointed to take command of a warship last week at a Change of Command parade...

Guarantees in place to keep Transnet liquid

SOUTH AFRICA: Moving to stabilise Transnet’s financial situation and service the State Owned Entity’s debt, the Government has...

Hydrographic skills vital to develop Africa’s blue economy

SOUTH AFRICA: The need to review hydrographic training in South Africa and create more formalised educational options is currently being addressed...

African appointment to international committee

Nigeria’s Read Admiral Ayo has been appointed as a Vice Chair of the International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (IC-ENC) during...

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10 Nov 2026 REIMAGINING AQUATIC SCIENCE FOR A CHANGING WORLD 11/10/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NRF-SAIAB holds the Annual Smith Memorial Lecture in memory of J.L.B. and Margaret Mary Smith, commemorating their legacy of discovery and research in ichthyology and related fields. This year, NRF-SAIAB welcomes Dr Denise M Schael as guest speaker for the Annual Smith Memorial Lecture, which will take place on 10 November 2026.

13 Nov 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING GALA 11/13/2026 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Last year's South African Shipping Gala attracted approximately 650 guests and this year, organisers are anticipating an even larger attendance making it one of the largest maritime networking events in the country.

17 Nov 2026 INTERMODAL AFRICA 2026 11/17/2026 - 11/19/2026

The 36th INTERMODAL AFRICA will take place in the luxurious 5-star EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel, Angola from Tuesday 17 November to Thursday 19 November 2026.