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Mauritania’s blue economy potential extends beyond its rich fishing grounds
Mauritanian waters attract distant-water fishing nations as well as vessels operating under other licensing arrangements, with the economic importance of Mauritania's fishing grounds being evident in negotiations over access by foreign fleets.
Indonesia offers 48 training opportunities to MOWCA member states
The Indonesia-MOWCA programmes are designed to strengthen maritime education, improve professional competence and enhance the training across West and Central Africa.
Ivory Coast banks on skills training to unlock blue economy jobs
The West African country has a range of opportunities spanning traditional maritime industries and emerging offshore activities, offering new prospects to Ivorian youth.
Liberia moves to strengthen regulation of emerging blue economy activities
A special committee comprising legal experts and environmental professionals has been constituted to develop the requisite legal instruments that will govern activities in Liberia’s emerging blue economy subsectors.
International Seabed Authority chief hails Gabon’s ocean governance commitment
The International Seabed Authority Secretary-General expresses hope that cooperation with Gabon will provide an opportunity to identify areas where the nation’s experience and interests can contribute most directly to the work of the Authority.
Finance and Insurance
Dangote targets $100 billion turnover by 2030 with Afreximbank backing
The Dangote refinery is supplying fuel to several African countries amid the Middle East disruptions, signifying the importance of the Dangote Group to Africa’s economy.
Cabo Verde to upgrade ports with European Investment Bank funding
The funding demonstrates Cabo Verde’s potential to actively compete in the global economic systems.
2025 a big year for the Lobito Corridor as it secures US$753 million rail financing
The United States of America (USA), through the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has signed a US$753 million loan agreement for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) to support the rehabilitation and operation of the brownfield mineral port in Lobito.
Comoros charts course for growth with maritime corridor
The Union of Comoros has launched a US$137 million maritime corridor and regional trade facilitation project, financed by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
Meta and Safaricom chart new depths in Africa’s digital connectivity
Meta, the parent company which owns Facebook and other social media platforms, has entered into a deal with Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider to bring its second submarine cable to the East African nation.
Mining
South Africa bolsters iron ore logistics with new Saldanha infrastructure
Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal has grown into a strategic national asset that handles approximately 96% of South Africa’s iron ore exports.
Guinea is now an iron ore powerhouse, assured by Simandou, a $20 billion mining investment
Guinea’s Simandou project has commenced commercial operations. In early December, a deep-sea vessel carrying 200,000 tonnes of high-grade iron ore departed Guinea’s Port of Maretapa for China, marking the first shipment from the Simandou project.
New era in offshore diamond recovery as Debmarine Namibia unveils next-gen crawlers
The state-of-the-art crawlers are said to represent the pinnacle...
Ecology & Science
Nigeria and Norway explore satellite tracking to combat illegal fishing
Norway offers a potential learning model for Nigeria through its combination of fisheries legislation, vessel monitoring, fleet management and international cooperation against IUU fishing.
African penguins get a boost from Cape Town mayor
The Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has praised the city’s partnership with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), describing it as a tailor-made initiative aimed at protecting South Africa’s seabird populations.
Fisheries
Mauritania’s blue economy potential extends beyond its rich fishing grounds
Mauritanian waters attract distant-water fishing nations as well as vessels operating under other licensing arrangements, with the economic importance of Mauritania's fishing grounds being evident in negotiations over access by foreign fleets.
Indonesia offers 48 training opportunities to MOWCA member states
The Indonesia-MOWCA programmes are designed to strengthen maritime education, improve professional competence and enhance the training across West and Central Africa.
KPA, UNCTAD training programme opens new opportunities for port professionals
Twenty staff drawn from various Kenya Ports Authority divisions are currently undergoing the UNCTAD training, before becoming trainers to facilitate similar training in various countries where the programme runs.
Nigeria and Norway explore satellite tracking to combat illegal fishing
Norway offers a potential learning model for Nigeria through its combination of fisheries legislation, vessel monitoring, fleet management and international cooperation against IUU fishing.
Ghana targets aquaculture growth through Austrian cooperation
Although Austria is a landlocked country, it has an established freshwater aquaculture sector that could offer lessons and technical expertise for Ghana’s development plans.
Port and Logistics
KPA, UNCTAD training programme opens new opportunities for port professionals
Twenty staff drawn from various Kenya Ports Authority divisions are currently undergoing the UNCTAD training, before becoming trainers to facilitate similar training in various countries where the programme runs.
DP World extends Luanda terminal concession, plans US$90M expansion
DP World officials say extension of the concession at the Port of Luanda demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to Angola and its future as a leading Central African gateway.
Kenyan MPs probe high cost of Mombasa port road
Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised questions over the project's high cost, with scrutiny focusing on the scope, design and implementation of the road works.
Maersk boosts Cameroon logistics capacity with new Kribi container depot
The Kribi depot will offer food grade containers, making it easier to return empty containers, helping avoid detention and demurrage costs for Maersk customers.
Transnet reports R4.6 billion profit as logistics recovery takes shape
Transnet’s latest financial results reflect improved operational performance, stronger cash generation and continued progress in implementing the reform and growth agenda.
Energy
Court clears way for Dangote’s $16 billion Lamu refinery groundbreaking
Several heads of state and government from the East Africa region and beyond expected to attend the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu, Kenya.
Tantalizers deal points to opportunities in Nigerian fisheries business
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has indicated that the acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals, valuation processes, and the completion of legal and commercial due diligence.
Major step for Ghana’s energy future unveiled abroad
The Ghana flagged 40,000 cubic meters LPG carrier reinforces Sahara Group’s commitment to integrated infrastructure hinged on reliability, security and long term impact.
Kharas-1 success offers new insights into Namibia’s oil exploration
Namibia is rapidly emerging as Africa’s oil and gas exploration ‘hotspot,’ driven by a string of major discoveries and successful drilling operations across the Southern African nation.
Dangote’s billion-dollar push to transform Zimbabwe’s industrial and energy landscape
Africa’s richest man, Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has signed a landmark US$1 billion investment agreement with Zimbabwe, marking one of the most significant private-sector investments in the country in recent years.
Jobs and Learning
MOWCA, Indonesia partnership helps chart new course for Africa’s maritime future
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has strengthened its maritime capacity development drive through a partnership with the government of Indonesia, resulting in successful training of instructors and assessors from member states.
Shipping
Danish shipping firm OBT Group sets up Mauritania operations
The Mauritania office will support operations at Nouakchott Port, and Nouadhibou Port, which plays an important role in the country’s mining and industrial sectors.
Sector players welcome TNPA’s 25-year Cape Town terminal concession tender
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP), inviting private operators to bid for a 25-year concession to finance, redevelop, operate and maintain the multipurpose terminal at berths B to D in the Port of Cape Town.
New maritime projects in Ghana and Egypt set to capture growing regional trade
The Takoradi floating dock project represents Ghana with an opportunity to capture a share of marine businesses, with the Gulf of Guinea handling a significant share of West Africa’s oil exports and commercial shipping. Meanwhile, Egypt is weighing plans for a major logistics distribution hub along the Suez Canal.
Shipping industry stakeholders unite under new Durban shipping chamber
Durban’s standing as Southern Africa’s leading port city and maritime gateway received a significant boost in May 2026, following the launch of the Durban Shipping Chamber (DSC).
African shippers call for united strategy on shipping fees
The disjointed approach adopted by many African countries is said to have weakened the continent’s bargaining power, limiting efforts to effectively challenge unfair practices within the shipping space.
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