Bay chamber launches programme to promote the Bay, attract investment
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
Collaboration in thriving business partnerships is critical
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
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
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
Manuel throws judo into the mix as Madibaz gear up for Shield
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
Orion Engineered Carbons receives award for responsible care
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
Volkswagen Group Africa’s employees show hands for charity
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
NMB Chamber’s 7th professional social connect attracts over 100 participants
Over 100 emerging professionals from in and around the Bay attended the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber’s seventh Professional Social Connect (PSC) on 19 January at Mazars, in Humewood. The event was the first for this year and was hosted by the Chamber in partnership with Mazars, with First National... Read more
Coega’s top job-creating manufacturing sector drives development
The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) last week attended the Manufacturing Indaba to gain first-hand insights into the emerging opportunities and existing challenges within the South African manufacturing sector. As a leading catalyst for the championing of socio-economic development and a leading multi-sector investment destination, Coega is committed to ensuring... Read more
Upskilling coastal communities in marine protection, governance
The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), with the support of the National Skills Fund (NSF) under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), and the Centre for Law in Action (CLA) piloted a first-of-its-kind... Read more
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