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South Africa regains seat on IMO Council after five-year absence
/ 8 December 2025

South Africa regains seat on IMO Council after five-year absence

The Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) congratulates the Republic of South Africa on the country’s election back to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. This important victory marks South Africa’s return to the IMO’s executive body after previously serving on the Council from 1997 to 2021. The country lost its seat in […]

Human rights defenders have an extraordinary power to drive change.
/ 8 December 2025

Human rights defenders have an extraordinary power to drive change.

Human rights defenders play a critical role in driving social change, often working at personal risk to advance justice and accountability. The Human Rights Tulip is an annual award of the Dutch government that recognises and supports individuals who promote and protect human rights around the world. Since 2008, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has […]

Africa can define the digital future, says Standard Bank CIO at world economic forum
/ 8 December 2025

Africa can define the digital future, says Standard Bank CIO at world economic forum

– At the World Economic Forum’s Digital Trade Roundtable in Johannesburg, Jörg Fischer, Group Chief Information Officer of Standard Bank, delivered a powerful message: Africa is not merely a participant in the digital age, it has the resources, talent, and vision to lead it. Speaking to global business leaders and policymakers, Fischer emphasised that Africa’s […]