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
Just as meaningful connections drive personal success, strong business relationships are key to long-term growth, collaboration, and mutual success. “Businesses can access wider audiences, bring new expertise and ideas to their challenges, and operate more efficiently by joining forces with other businesses,” says Hanro Fick, Executive: Partnerships & Customer... Read more
Mall of Mthatha: A new name for a new era of retail in Mthatha
InvestmentOR Tambo DistrictProperty 09/03/2025
Since its acquisition in May 2024 by Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and leading retail REIT Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), Mall of Mthatha (formerly BT Ngebs City) has undergone significant enhancements aimed at elevating the shopping experience and reinforcing its position as the region’s leading retail destination. The... Read more
Perseverance Business Association’s Redhouse substation makes crucial safety move
Investment 27/02/2025
In a crucial step towards safeguarding the electricity supply in Nelson Mandela Bay, the Perseverance Business Association (PBA), a geographic cluster of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, has installed state-of-the-art thermal cameras at the Redhouse Substation. This move enhances early detection capabilities for fire or electrical arcing, vital... Read more
Judo sessions and daily workshops on team standards and culture have become the norm for Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel’s charges while preparing for the annual Varsity Shield season. The students kick off their 2025 campaign against Varsity College in Durban on Valentine’s Day, and they have been at it from... Read more
Leading carbon manufacturing company Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) SA has been awarded the 2024 Chemical and Allied Industries Association (CAIA) Award in the Responsible Care Report category for its innovative Brown Water Reclamation Sustainability Project at its business premises in Deal Party. This project has significantly reduced the need... Read more
Wild Coast Sun’s commitment to respecting and preserving its stunning natural surroundings was demonstrated when the Resort recently observed two significant environmental days. In October, following a delay due to heavy rains, the Resort played its part by hosting a beach clean-up to mark International Coastal Clean-up Day, typically... Read more
Dr Mark Bussin, Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member of the South African Reward Association (SARA), says South Africans can expect an average salary increase of 6% in 2024/2025. “There is a glimmer of hope regarding GDP growth, and if we continue on this trajectory, it could mean... Read more
The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF), a cornerstone of the renewable energy sector’s educational drive, has opened for 2025 applications as it celebrates a decade of fostering equal access to education. With over R24 million allocated to date, this scholarship provides support to talented Black youth. Supported and funded by... Read more
Volkswagen Group Africa’s employees show hands for charity
InvestmentNelson Mandela BayVWSA 24/07/2024
The clinic in Kabah, one of Kariega’s oldest townships known for its history of extreme poverty, has received a significant revamp thanks to the efforts of the Volkswagen Community Trust and the employees of Volkswagen Group Africa. Through the employee volunteer programme, Show of Hands, employees and their loved... Read more
