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Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration

Greenpeace Africa appealing DMR decision

Thursday, October 31, 2024 0 1797

SOUTH AFRICA: Greenpeace Africa has lodged an appeal against the decision granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to grant Environmental Authorisation (EA) for exploration activities to a joint venture consortium for the Block 3B/4B offshore area, approximately 120 km west of St Helena Bay and approximately 145 km south-west of Hondeklip Bay.

Milestone celebrated for island port authority

SPA celebrates 20th anniversary

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1743

SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) proudly celebrated their 20^th anniversary this month by hosting a Thanksgiving Ceremony to honour the pivotal role that the authority has played since 2004 in transforming the nation’s ports into a remarkable maritime and logistics hub.

African Penguin one step away from extinction

SOUTH AFRICA: Noting the recent reclassification of the African Penguin to critically endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature...

Pilot projects set to reduce GHG in African ports

Four pilot projects, including two from Africa, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ports in Africa and the Caribbean are ready for...

Oversupply predicted to crash oil price

Global commodity prices are set to tumble to a five-year low in 2025 amid an oil glut that is so large that it is likely to limit the price...

Less on offer at annual boat show

SOUTH AFRICA: The annual event aimed at showcasing South Africa’s boatbuilding prowess closed yesterday after a full programme of events...

Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade

The latest Review of Maritime Transport released last week highlights several bright spots across Africa’s shipping sector with...

Tackling fisheries governance in the Gulf of Guinea

REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Illegal fishing, inadequate management frameworks, and a lack of cooperation among national agencies continue to thwart...

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