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Unlocking Angola’s fisheries sector

Partnership seeks to balance Angola’s economic growth

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 0 931

ANGOLA: In an effort to address Angola’s over-reliance on the export of crude oil which currently represents almost 95% of the country’s exports, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) partnered with Nha Trang University of Vietnam to host a workshop to help unlock Angola’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Africa charts a course for a sustainable Blue Economy

Emphasising the importance of marine spatial planning

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 0 480

TANZANIA: The Second Marine Spatial Planning Forum for Africa took place this week in Dar es Salaam to explore the potential of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in driving Africa's sustainable Blue Economy.

Bitou beach goers safe from sharks

SOUTH AFRICA: A three-year contract with the Plett Shark Spotters Non-Profit Organisation will see 14 spotters employed to keep beach goers safe...

Offshore oil field aims to start production in 2024

GABON: Two of the partners in the Hibiscus South Well offshore Gabon have confirmed the discovery of significant commercial oil prospects on the...

Acquisition marks debut of Turkish port operator in Africa

GHANA: Turkish port and container terminal operator, Yilport Holding has acquired Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 35% stake in Atlantic...

Ghanaian steps up to serve Africa’s ports

UAE - ABU DHABI: Michael Achagwe Luguje, Director General, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has been named as the Regional Vice President for...

High taxes forcing fish traders out of business

UGANDA: Fish Maw traders yesterday handed a petition to the government over excessive taxes they claim are forcing them out of business.

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IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.

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SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues

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A doctor on deck

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MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026

Calling for more involvement from developing countries

Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...

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16 Mar 2026 SOUTHERN AFRICAN OIL & GAS CONFERENCE 2026 3/16/2026 - 3/17/2026

The 5th Annual Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference is a partnership between the Petroleum Agency SA (PASA) , the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and the South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) under the theme: "Oil and Gas without Borders: Unlocking Southern Africa's Shared Future".