MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 19, 2008 -- Afri-Can Marine Minerals Corporation ("Afri-Can")(CDNX:AFA.V - News) (Frankfurt:AJF.F - News) announces that, as announced on August 21, 2008, and further to the approval of the authorities, Afri-Can has issued 300,000 shares to Mr. Vivian Stuart-Williams, in consideration for geotechnical services rendered since 2004 including utilization of the historical database of the Haib copper concession in Namibia.

Afri-Can is a Canadian company, actively involved in the acquisition, exploration and development of major mineral properties in Namibia. Afri-Can's creative and scientific approach targets large marine diamond deposits in unexplored prospective territories.

Shares outstanding: 146,667,644

The TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

     Contacts:
     Afri-Can Marine Minerals Corporation
     Pierre Leveille, President & CEO
     Bernard J. Tourillon, Executive V.P. and CFO
     514-846-2133
     514-846-1435 (FAX)
     info@afri-can.com
     http://www.afri-can.com