All Africa articles
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Sustainability
Next-gen solar propels tourist boats and charter cats
Two recent launches have showcased just what is possible when the latest solar panels are combined with efficient electric propulsion to cater for paying guests
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Unlocking Africa’s blue horizon: Marine innovation & opportunity across the continent
Africa’s coastal nations are redefining marine tourism and innovation. This report – anchored by a bullet-point breakdown of key countries – previews the African Boating Conference 2025 and the continent’s rise as the next global marine frontier
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New Superyacht Working Group takes shape ahead of African Boating Conference
Key stakeholders have been identified and preliminary discussions held
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Superyacht captain speaks at memorial of murdered SA stewardess
Greg Love pays tribute to slain former crew member at a service in Durban
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Ullman Sails CEO to speak at African Boating Conference
Michael England will discuss how local innovation and global partnerships are influencing Africa’s role in the sailing industry
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Voyage Yachts launches first Voyage 510 in Cape Town
New blue water catamaran to have its debut at the 2025 Annapolis Boat Show
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Seakeeper names official agent for Sub-Saharan Africa
Seascape will manage all Seakeeper servicing, sales and aftersales across the region
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SA concludes ‘pre-deal deal’ with US ahead of August 1 tariff deadline
South Africa signs provisional agreement with Washington, but clarity still needed
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Charting Africa’s superyacht future: Why strategy starts with stakeholders
At the African Boating Conference this October, industry leaders will be calling for a pragmatic, inclusive approach to unlock the continent’s untapped potential as a world-class superyacht destination – where local insight, not just ambition, steers the course
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SABBEX confirms industry-led Cape Town Boat Show for 2025
This year’s event will be jointly hosted by BlueCape and the South African Boat Builders Export Council
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Balance Catamarans launches first Balance 750 in Cape Town
The new model is the South African yard’s most ambitious performance catamaran yet
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South African yard launches first custom 65ft cruising yacht
The commissioning team hopes to complete work by mid-August
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HopYacht appoints exclusive Spanish dealer
Tarraco Yachts will represent the South African cat builder in Spain
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Navigo signs landmark superyacht manufacturing deal
The agreement was reached with South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province
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SABBEX says US tariffs would hurt both SA and US due to sector interdependence
South Africa’s boat building industry is heavily reliant on US components
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Leopard Catamarans adopts ‘single shot’ hull infusion
New construction technique advances builder’s manufacturing capabilities
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Call for swift justice following murder of SY stewardess
Paige Bell, 20, was found dead on a superyacht in the Bahamas, with a fellow crew member arrested for her murder
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South African president addresses Starlink issue in Parliament
Cyril Ramaphosa backs policy shift that would let satcom firm operate in the country
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Aquatic alien species menaces South African boating destination
Yacht owners in Langebaan Lagoon are being urged to prioritise anti-fouling
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Vision Yachts expands reach with European market in focus
The South African cat builder is actively accelerating its global footprint