A Necessary African Conversation I attended the recent Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture with genuine appreciation for the platform it created around African leadership, unity, and the future of the continent. The event brought together influential voices from academia, politics, policy, business, and civil society at a time when Africa continues to navigate economic pressure,…
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From Ocean Science to Blue Industrialisation: A Reflection on Language, Practice, and Gaps in the Literature
My work has always sat at the intersection of ocean science, governance, and economic transformation. Through my company, Ulwazi Scientific Communications and STEM Research (Pty) Ltd, I apply ocean knowledge within the broader blue economy with a specific focus on research education, skills development, and science communication. Over the past few years, I’ve increasingly used…
Dr Kolisa Sinyanya Making Waves at TIPS Forum 2025
Last week, I boarded a flight with a suitcase full of slides, anticipation, and a dream to spark new conversations. I was headed to the TIPS Annual Forum 2025, where I’d been invited to present my paper: “Building Skills for Blue Industrialisation: Addressing Education and Training Gaps in Africa’s Coastal Economies.” I knew the topic…
Dr Kolisa Yola Sinyanya 