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South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads

South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads

Draft regulations published

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SOUTH AFRICA: Massive fines and long prison sentence could await those that continue to produce, distribute, or export plastic microbeads if the draft regulations published by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George come into force.

African ports receive international recognition African ports receive international recognition

African ports receive international recognition

Finalists announced in awards competition

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Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards for 2025 and will now be vying for public votes before the voting period closes on September 5.

The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs

The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: The Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia and Chairperson of the...
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SA Navy welcomes next generation of sailors SA Navy welcomes next generation of sailors

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...
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Identifying priorities for maritime decarbonisation Identifying priorities for maritime decarbonisation

Identifying priorities for maritime decarbonisation

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

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...
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Guarantees in place to keep Transnet liquid Guarantees in place to keep Transnet liquid

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...
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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.

23 Nov 2026 THIRD AQUATIC RESOURCES AND BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE 11/23/2026 - 11/27/2026

The latest Confernce focuses presents a sharper thematic focus and greater integration, strategically centering on high-impact economic sectors reinforced by cross-cutting themes essential to sustainable development.

23 Nov 2026 PORT ENERGY TRANSITION: 11/23/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

As ports move to the centre of the global energy transition, the World Maritime University (WMU) is bringing together perspectives from across the maritime sector to examine how ports can decarbonize their operations while emerging as energy hubs for shipping and the wider economy.

 

24 Nov 2026 MOBILISING THE GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY FOR PLASTIC POLLUTION 11/24/2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

A conversation between science and policy across the ISC Membership and beyond

 

1 Dec 2026 WORLD AQUACULTURE 2026 12/1/2026 - 12/4/2026

World Aquaculture 2026 Tanzania offers a great opportunity for aquaculture researchers, practitioners, decision makers and other stakeholders to meet, network and discuss all aspects of aquaculture in Africa. Exhibitors from all over the globe are expected to exhibit their products in the state-of-the-art exhibition Center.

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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern

The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...

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