Ocean Youth Innovation Challenge Concludes as Innovators Claim Top Prizes
The final phase of the Ocean Youth Innovation Challenge came to a successful end with a Pitching and Prize-Giving ceremony recognising the best innovations within the Ocean Plastic Challenge category and the Ocean Innovation Challenge category. Six candidates delivered their presentations – in the hopes of securing the top prizes within each segment. The Ocean […]
Ocean Innovation Africa Summit Concludes with Strong Focus on Sustainable Ocean Economy
The Ocean Innovation Africa Summit has successfully wrapped up at the Durban ICC, following a programme of workshops, keynote addresses, PechaKucha presentations, and interactive feedback sessions. The summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world to engage in critical discussions on ocean conservation and the responsible use of marine resources. Through […]
Ocean Innovation Africa Summit Commences in Durban, Driving Solutions for a Sustainable Blue Economy
The Ocean Innovation Africa Summit commenced today at the Durban ICC, bringing together industry leaders from across the maritime sector. Moderated by Captain Londy Ngcobo – the summit will feature keynote addresses, workshops, panel discussions, and spit-fire questions from the audience, all focused on advancing the ocean economy and identifying solutions to key challenges facing […]
Youth Innovation Challenge Moves into Business Plan Development Phase
The Marine Youth Innovation Challenge has advanced to the next phase of the competition with a Business Plan Development Workshop. The workshop was hosted at the Durban University of Technology Innobiz – Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and focused on guiding participants through the process of developing practical and sustainable business plans to support their […]
Phase 3 of Innovation Challenge Kicks Off with Design Thinking Workshop
The third phase of the Marine Youth Innovation Challenge commenced with a dynamic Design Thinking Workshop hosted by the Moses Kotane Research Institute, equipping participants with the tools to develop innovative, market-ready solutions within the maritime sector. The Challenge entails candidates who were tasked with developing practical solutions that address some of the most pressing […]
EMC Partners with Moses Kotane Research Institute in Maritime Skills Development Initiative
The eThekwini Maritime Cluster attended the Maritime Training Programme: Beneficiaries Workshop and Maritime Industry Engagement hosted by the Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI), which brought together key stakeholders and programme participants to strengthen maritime skills development and share insights into career and funding opportunities within the sector. The workshop provided an important platform for maritime […]
Top Learners, Schools Honoured at KZN Maritime Economics Awards
Top-performing schools, learners, and educators were honoured at the 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Maritime Economics High School Awards, held at the Maritime School of Excellence. The awards recognised excellence in achieving the highest results in Maritime Economics across the province. The distinguished schools included Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School, which achieved a 100% pass rate; Mowat Park […]
Maritime Educators Gain First-Hand Insight at Durban Container Terminal
The eThekwini Maritime Cluster, in partnership with Transnet Port Terminals and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, recently hosted a teachers’ workshop followed by a site visit at Pier 1 of the Durban Container Terminal. The initiative was designed to provide Maritime Economics educators with practical, real-world insight into port and terminal operations – a key […]
Meet Zanele Mthembu: A Young Officer Navigating Her Way at Sea
At just 25 years old, Zanele Mthembu is charting a confident course in the maritime industry as a Navigation Officer on an internationally trading Oil and Chemical Tanker. Born and raised in Durban as the youngest of seven children, Zanele says her upbringing shaped her resilience early on. “Growing up in a large family taught […]
Marine Youth Innovation Challenge Advances with Educational Site Visit
The Marine Youth Innovation Challenge reached an exciting milestone today as participating young entrepreneurs advanced to the next stage of the competition through a site visit and exposure tour at uShaka Marine World in Durban. The tour was led by Nomfundo Buthelezi, Course Co-ordinator, and Sbahle Maphumulo, Education and Outreach Co-ordinator from the South African […]