Africa’s Coastlines: Wellness Destinations
I notice it every time I arrive at the coastal destination. As soon as I turn my face towards the ocean and take deep inhale of the salty smell of the ocean. I notice that my breathing immediately slows down. My shoulders soften. The mental chatter begins to fade into the background as the rhythm […]
Five things I learned from an Oceanographer
Dr. Kolisa Sinyanya is South Africa’s first Black woman to earn a PhD in observational ocean biogeochemistry. Here’s what surprised me from our conversation. Oceanography is the scientific study of Earth’s oceans, encompassing their physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes. By understanding how oceans function, oceanographers help address global challenges such as climate change, marine […]
Five mentorship lessons for women in maritime
Maritime Industry Advisor, and Maritime EmpowerHer founder, Mpho Monyane entered the maritime industry more than two decades ago as a Personal Assistant at the Department of Transport in South Africa. At that time she didn’t even know what maritime was. With a qualification in Marketing Management Diploma from the Vaal University of Technology Monyane went […]
Can Public-Private Partnerships Modernise African Ports? Lessons from Durban’s Pier 2 Upgrade
What many don’t realise is that ports affect almost everything in our daily lives—from the clothes we wear and the food we buy to the jobs available in our communities. That is why what is happened in December at Durban Container Terminal’s Pier 2 matters, not only to shipping companies but to every South African […]
Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy. Find Your Career in South Africa’s Maritime Industry.
When most people think about the ocean, they think about December holidays, surfing, or seafood. But what if the ocean could also be your next career opportunity? From marine tourism and aquaculture to logistics, engineering, conservation, and technology, South Africa’s ocean economy is emerging as one of the country’s most exciting frontiers for growth. At […]
Are Young Africans Ready for the Projected 57 Million Blue Economy Jobs?
When young Africans imagine their future careers, their minds typically drift toward technology, finance, medicine, law, or digital entrepreneurship. Few ever look out at the ocean. Yet, one of the continent’s most explosive employment engines over the next decade is unfolding along its 47,000 kilometres of coastlines, ports, rivers, and lakes. According to the African […]
The World’s Most Powerful Choke Points And the Invisible Hands That Control Them
by Chlo’e Maluleke Picture this. You order a new pair of sneakers online. They’re made in Vietnam, stitched together with thread from Bangladesh, and boxed up with cardboard from China. Before they land on your doorstep, those shoes will almost certainly pass through one of a handful of narrow stretches of water. These corridors are […]
The Ocean is More Than A Body of Water
Many people still think of the ocean as simply a vast body of water. They see it as a place for holidays, beaches, seafood, and breathtaking sunsets. Yet beneath the surface lies one of the world’s most important economic ecosystems. The ocean is not separate from the global economy; it is one of the systems […]
10 Ports and the Leaders Powering Africa’s Economy
Ports remain one of the most critical drivers of global economic activity. More than 80% of world trade by volume is transported by sea, making seaports essential infrastructure in the movement of goods, people, and capital. Beyond acting as maritime gateways, ports connect international shipping routes with inland transport systems such as rail, road, and […]