Bay chamber launches portal for investors to drive investment, economic growth
Nelson Mandela BayNelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber 09/03/2025
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber officially launched the Bay of Opportunity portal today, a dynamic and user-friendly platform developed pro bono by Wirk, one of South Africa’s leading software firms. The portal is a dynamic platform that connects investors with local opportunities, suppliers, and service providers. In her... Read more
Bay chamber launches programme to promote the Bay, attract investment
InvestmentNelson Mandela BayNelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber 09/03/2025
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has officially launched its highly anticipated Bay of Opportunity Ambassadors Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to position Nelson Mandela Bay as the investment destination of choice. The programme leverages the influence, networks, and expertise of respected business leaders to create pathways for investment,... Read more
Bay Chamber’s skills development desk to address skills gaps, boost employment
Nelson Mandela BayNelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber 09/03/2025
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber officially launched its much-anticipated Skills Development Desk, a progressive initiative to foster collaboration among key stakeholders to address the critical technical skills shortage in the metro, particularly within the manufacturing sector. The Skills Development Desk, which will be funded by the Eastern Cape... Read more
Robust skilled talent required to meet Bay industry’s needs
Nelson Mandela BayNelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber 09/03/2025
A panel discussion exploring key issues surrounding the current state of technical skills development and the future needs of local manufacturing industries formed part of today’s official launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Skills Development Programme. The panel featured key industry leaders such as Chamber President and... Read more
Collective efforts bring Springboks to the NMB Stadium
Mandela Bay Development AgencyNelson Mandela BayNelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber 27/02/2025
In October 2024, the Mandela Bay Development Agency(MBDA) announced that it was making strides and in discussions with various national rugby franchises and the national federation to bring national Springboks fixtures back to the Bay. The much-anticipated test match between the Springboks and Italy will be hosted at the... Read more
Madibaz skipper calls for love affair with ‘consistency’ in Shield
Nelson Mandela BaySport 13/02/2025
Madibaz rugby captain Leon van der Merwe has asked his charges to enter into a love affair with “consistency” from the moment they kick off their FNB Varsity Shield campaign in Durban on Valentine’s Day. The Mandela University outfit will certainly have to hit the ground running against Varsity... Read more
Thousands united to fight cancer in EC
AlgoaFMIsuzu Motors South AfricaNelson Mandela Bay 13/02/2025
Over 15,000 participants in the 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa, walked to create lasting change for thousands of cancer patients in the Eastern Cape. Supporting NGOs in East London, Nelson Mandela Bay, and the Kouga area The event raised essential funds... Read more
On top of achieving a new record production volume for its Kariega plant in 2024, Volkswagen Group Africa also ended last year with its best-ever performance in terms of exports. Polo track record since 2019 The company’s plant in Kariega, which has been exporting vehicles since 1992 and manufacturing... Read more
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has officially taken over the local retail operations of the Ducati Brand in South Africa, effective 1 January 2025. Ducati was announced as the fourth brand in Volkswagen Group Africa’s brand portfolio in South Africa at the annual media event hosted in Kariega. The addition... Read more
ord’s Struandale Engine Plant in Nelson Mandela Bay has played an instrumental role in the success of the locally assembled Ford Ranger – both in South Africa and in the more than 100 markets it is exported to around the world. All the engines used in the Silverton-built Ford... Read more
