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  • Published on 07:21 GMT

    Search Underway for Missing Seafarers After Tug Sinks off South Africa

      Two merchant ships and a fishing boat are working alongside the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) as the search continues for missing crewmembers from a tug that went down overnight on Saturday into Sunday along the coast in an area …

    Source: The Maritime Executive - Pending
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    Displaced for conservation, South Africa’s Thonga try to keep fishing traditions alive

    A Thonga community on South Africa’s northeast coast is the custodian of a centuries-old fishing custom and its ecological knowledge with a light touch on migrating juvenile fishes. These fishers have limited access to their ancestral lands and lakes now, …

    Source: Mongabay - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    R10.8m boosts small-scale fishing in SA

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn In a bid to bolster small-scale fishing, South African National Parks (SANParks) has invested R10.8m in a marine initiative …

    Source: Herald (South Africa) - Pending
  • Published on 11:48 GMT

    Hooked on snoek: The surprising genetic story behind our favourite fish

    For generations, snoek has been more than just a fish on a braai grid. Along the Western Cape coast, it is food on the table, income in the pocket and tradition passed down at harbour walls before sunrise. But beneath the silver scales of this local …

    Source: IOL - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 28, 2026

    Namibia Joins Eswatini, Mozambique, Lesotho in the Ultimate Guide to South Africa’s Most Iconic and Scenic River ...

    Home » Top Destinations In South Africa » Namibia Joins Eswatini, Mozambique, Lesotho in the Ultimate Guide to South Africa’s Most Iconic and Scenic River Destinations for Water Sports, Eco-Tourism, and Outdoor Exploration Published on February 28, 2026 …

    Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
  • Published on 11:21 GMT

    Cape snoek: A staple fish facing genetic vulnerability and declining catches

    Cape snoek continues to be a staple for many people, especially those in low-income households, as well as a lifeline for small-scale fishing communities. But after years of stable catches, snoek is now more vulnerable than it appears. Declining catches …

    Source: IOL - Pro-Government
  • Published on 12:13 GMT

    I left the UK for the world’s most remote inhabited island – there’s only 1 pub & my closest neighbours are 15 days away

    A MOTHER has revealed that she quit the UK and moved to the world’s most remote inhabited island. Over a decade ago, Kelly Green swapped life in Eastbourne, East Sussex, for Tristan da Cunha, a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic.  Sign up for the …

    Source: The Sun - Right-wing
  • Published on 15:25 GMT

    Coalition for Fisheries Transparency applauds full ratification of Cape Town Agreement

    SOUTH AFRICA – The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) confirmed that the Cape Town Agreement, aimed at improving the safety of fishers at sea, has achieved full ratification. The treaty, developed under the International Maritime Organization (IMO …

    Source: Food Business Middle East & Africa - Pending
  • Published on 16:06 GMT

    Brimstone Investment Corporation reports 98% increase in headline earnings

    Brimstone Investment Corporation, the JSE-listed Western Cape-headquartered black-controlled and black-managed company, lifted headline earnings a share (Heps) 98% in the year to December 31, a turnaround driven by strong results from its fishing interests …

    Source: IOL - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 1, 2026

    Lesotho, a kingdom in the sky

    Some of the highest points on the African continent are found in the tiny country of Lesotho (pronounced “Le-soo-too”). It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters or 3,281 feet in elevation, hence its nickname of …

    Source: Meer - Neutral
  • Published on 06:21 GMT

    The Richmond retreat with a Cape accent

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn The pathway traced the lush course of the river, with the morning sun burning through the slice of fog hanging over the …

    Source: Wanted Online - Pending
  • Published on Feb 26, 2026

    Recreational fishing conference comes to South Africa

    By Mbali Tanana and Nhlelo Msimango Inclusivity, culture and economic development were among the key issues at the 11th World Recreational Fishing Conference which concluded in Cawa yesterday. Global thought leaders, scientists and anglers converged at …

    Source: Grocott's Mail - Pending
  • Published on Feb 28, 2026

    7th EU-Angola Ministerial Meeting Concludes in Brussels

    The European Union and the Republic of Angola held their seventh Ministerial Meeting in Brussels on 26 February 2026, reaffirming their commitment to deeper bilateral cooperation across political, economic, security, and environmental areas. The meeting …

    Source: Diplomacy & Beyond Plus - Pending
  • Published on Feb 28, 2026

    Energy Catalyst brings innovators to Sankalp Africa Summit 2026

    The acceleration of renewable energy development took centre stage at the just-concluded Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 held in Nairobi. Energy Catalyst, an Innovate UK programme, hosted a session titled “Powering the Food Systems – Energy as Infrastructure …

    Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 27, 2026

    Experts flag weak laws in anti-illegal fishing fight

    Regional experts warn that Namibia's outdated laws and weak penalties are making it harder to deter offenders in the fight against illegal fishing in the ocean. Fisheries inspectors from Walvis Bay and Lüderitz have completed a three-day training …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 27, 2026

    Red tide leaves fishing communities struggling to survive

    The red tide crisis is unfolding against a broader backdrop of systemic exclusion facing South Africa's small-scale fishers. Red tide strikes the West Coast as many as five or six times a year, according to Walter Steenkamp, chairperson of Coastalink …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on Feb 27, 2026

    Argentina joins Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety standards

    February 27, 2026 The International Maritime Organization announced Feb. 24 that Argentina has acceded to the 2012 Cape Town Agreement meeting requirements for the accord to enter into force in February 2027 – a step toward “closing a longstanding gap in …

    Source: National Fisherman - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 27, 2026

    Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027

    The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework. The Agreement sets out mandatory safety standards for more than 45, …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 27, 2026

    Main results of the EU-Angola ministerial meeting, 26 February 2026

    Brussels, 26 February 2026 The European Union and Angola held their 7th ‘Joint way forward’ ministerial meeting on Thursday 26 February in Brussels. The meeting was co-chaired by the Minister for External Relations of Angola, Téte António, and the Minister …

    Source: Insight EU Monitoring - Neutral

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  • Published on March 3, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

    Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-03-2026)

    Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 3, 2026. The data discussed in this report were primarily collected between Wednesday, February 25 and Sunday, March 1.  Last week was another good week of steelhead fishing …

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  • Published on March 2, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

    Ardent Tackle Launches USA Fishing Discount Membership

    Ardent Tackle LLC launches USA Fishing Discount Membership with member-only gear discounts, rewards points, and early product access. MACON, MO, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ardent Tackle LLC has announced the launch of its USA …

    Distribution channels: Manufacturing ...
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