Articles about Africa

The African Boating Conference and Cape Town Boat Show will take place in October 2025, showcasing Africa’s marine industry.

The new model is the South African yard’s most ambitious performance catamaran yet

South Africa’s under-performing port and rail infrastructure is putting jobs at risk

UK boat care product specialist appoints distributor for sub-Saharan Africa

The 30m wide-span double-girder electric overhead travelling crane is one of six on order with BB Cranes

South African boatbuilders raise concerns at Cape Town careers conference

New factory in Blackheath features various upgrades and improved efficiencies

Vanessa Davidson, CEO of South Africa marine industry association SABBEX, gives the lowdown on the current marine industry market in Africa, touching on key markets, regulations, marina development, superyachts, crew, and industry challenges

Luxury boats from the EU currently enjoy duty-free access into the South African market

CMISL and IODA to share in gathering in Sri Lanka on Saturday

Michael Jacobs has taken over the day-to-day management of OSASA

Cyril Ramaphosa backs policy shift that would let satcom firm operate in the country

KwaZulu-Natal’s Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has signed a landmark agreement with Italian yacht manufacturer Navigo International, aiming to transform the province into a global superyacht hub. This partnership promises to unlock billions in the ocean economy, create thousands of jobs, and enhance local skills through training initiatives.

KwaZulu-Natal’s Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has signed a landmark agreement with Italian yacht manufacturer Navigo International, aiming to transform the province into a global superyacht hub. This partnership promises to unlock billions in the ocean economy, create thousands of jobs, and enhance local skills through training initiatives.

South Africa’s boat building industry is heavily reliant on US components

South Africa signs provisional agreement with Washington, but clarity still needed

The Cape Town-based company has an order for four 57ft charter catamarans bound for the British Virgin Islands

New draft regulations aim to protect marine ecosystems and wildlife by prohibiting the production, sale, and import of plastic microbeads into South Africa

South African International Maritime Institute chief warns the 30% US tariff on SA boat imports could cause trade disruption and job losses

Technology for Eco Wave Power’s new wave energy project in South Africa could one day power not just commercial ports, but leisure marinas too