Resource-backed loans are a potential disaster for Africa Resource-backed loans are a potential disaster for Africa Banks support call to stop borrowing against their natural resources Tuesday, October 10, 2023 0 331 COTE D’IVOIRE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) urging countries in Africa to stop borrowing loans backed by their natural resources.
Investing in aquaculture Investing in aquaculture Stimulating the Blue Economy Saturday, October 7, 2023 0 203 KENYA: During a four-day tour, president of Kenya, William Ruto said that the government would be escalating investments in aquaculture in the Nyanza Region to stimulate the economy.
Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities SOUTH AFRICA: The Port of Mossel Bay’s slipway and cradle capacity will benefit from a refurbishment project that will increase the capacity... Friday, October 6, 2023 0 335
Report offers guide to address IUU Report offers guide to address IUU A Stimson Centre report published in July this year aims to offer governments of West African states and the People’s Republic of China... Friday, October 6, 2023 0 371
Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment DFFE released a 35-page document outlining the appeal decisions for the hake... Wednesday, October 4, 2023 0 244
Acting CEO serving notice Acting CEO serving notice SOUTH AFRICA: Rumours that the current Acting Chief Executive Officer of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) had resigned and was... Tuesday, October 3, 2023 0 562
Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day The International Maritime Organisation and its member states are today celebrating World Maritime Day, but with 44 of these members in Africa,... Thursday, September 28, 2023 0 544
TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block ANGOLA: TotalEnergies EP Angola Block 20 has finalised the sale to Petronas Angola E&P LTD (PAEPL) of a 40% interest in Block 20 in the Kwanza... Thursday, September 28, 2023 0 220
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, May 15, 2025 Oversight needed in marine diamond mining sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has resolved to conduct an urgent oversight visit to Alexkor following a sitting this week that included a briefing from the Equitable Access Campaign (EAC) highlighting...
0 Tender News MRA Online Monday, May 12, 2025 Minister extends deadline for RFI to promote private participation in ports and rail SOUTH AFRICA: The National Department of Transport has granted a deadline extension for the Request For Information (RFI) regarding potential Private Sector Participation stakeholders in rail and port sectors to the 30 May 2025.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Monday, May 5, 2025 Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety NIGERIA: After announcing the intention to distribute 42,000 lifejackets to waterway users across the country, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola handed over the first batch of 3,500 on Friday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, April 18, 2025 US transfers naval patrol vessels TUNISIA: The Tunisian Navy conducted a commissioning ceremony for two American 34 metre, Island Class Patrol Boats, yesterday as the vessels became the latest in a series of equipment contributed by the United States of America (USA) to...