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Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries

Stakeholders meet to formulate direction for new bureau

Thursday, December 5, 2024 0 2426

ETHIOPIA: The adoption of a new fisheries bureau and the development of action plans for Africa’s fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic biodiversity sectors were central to discussions at a meeting held this week in Addis Ababa.

Africa well represented on new advisory body

Improving submarine infrastructure

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 2876

Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, contains ten African members including a co-chair from Nigeria.

Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector

NAMIBIA: Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy has called on African nations to safeguard their socio-economic advantages from ongoing oil...

Port expansion project moves forward

NIGERIA: Nigerdock has concluded an agreement to commence with the expansion of Snake Island Port, multipurpose port facility comprising of three...

A first for maritime training

LIBERIA: The first cohort of certified Liberian Marine Engineers Officers Class-3 graduated last week at a ceremony held at the Liberia Maritime...

New office for shipping company

UGANDA: Hapag-Lloyd has opened a strategic new office in the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda to capitalise on the country’s...

Regulator addresses port issues

SOUTH AFRICA: Announcing their record of decision on Friday, the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)highlighted several pressing concerns...

Port equipment delivered to bolster performance

EGYPT: The arrival of the Zhenhua 35 vessel at the Port of Said has marked the delivery of port equipment aimed at enhancing operational...

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