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 […]