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Long-awaited Ocean Economy Master Plan nears finalisation

Deputy Minister confirms OEMP is in the process of being finalised

Thursday, June 25, 2026 0 425

SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the Rural Oceans Economy Indaba 2026, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh confirmed that the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) is nearing finalisation.

Three ministers, one portfolio

The DFFE churn continues

Friday, June 19, 2026 0 599

SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity, governance and political priorities

LNG import terminal milestone signed

SOUTH AFRICA: The country reached a new milestone in the development of the new LNG terminal in Richards Bay that aims to position the port as a...

Cameroon moves to purge flag register of rogue vessels

CAMEROON: Cameroon has launched a broad crackdown on fraudulent use of its national flag, striking 39 vessels from its ship registry and...

Supporting port digitalisation

CABO VERDE: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) initiated a needs assessment in Cabo Verde to support the future implementation of a...

World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to address environmental challenges

SOUTH AFRICA: Commemorating World Oceans Day, Deputy Minister, Narend Singh launched two commissioned studies addressing the health of the...

SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans

SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West...

Excavating drugs in the Port of Durban

SOUTH AFRICA: The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African...

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