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OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala

OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala

From Colleen Jacka, Editor Maritime Review Africa

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Dear Captain Lekala

I think I can speak on behalf of many in the South African maritime industry when I say we are looking forward to seeing a permanent CEO take up position at the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). When the cabinet announced your appointment in September, however, I had hoped you would join earlier than the now anticipated April start date.

Five day training aims to enhance port security Five day training aims to enhance port security

Five day training aims to enhance port security

Port security training

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MAURITIUS:  A five-day training initiative aimed at elevating port security hosted by the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries kicked off on Monday in Port Louis.

Transnet orders training simulator suite Transnet orders training simulator suite

Transnet orders training simulator suite

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet SOC Ltd has ordered a suite simulator training that includes Tug Bridge, Engine Room, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and...
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First tranche for Transnet First tranche for Transnet

First tranche for Transnet

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet has received the first tranche of its its $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) which aims to stabilise...
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Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries

Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries

ETHIOPIA: The adoption of a new fisheries bureau and the development of action plans for Africa’s fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic...
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Africa well represented on new advisory body

Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC),...
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SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...

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