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 […]
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 […]