The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, in partnership with GIZ’s Natural Resources Stewardship Programme (NatuReS), and supported by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, has rolled out a Community Awareness and Education Campaign to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in the City. During the week-long programme, workshops will be conducted across the City including in KwaNobuhle, Zwide and KwaZakhele. On Tuesday the first workshop was held in Motherwell where delegates from surrounding areas were … [Read more...] about Partnership with GIZ to reduce spread of Covid-19
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City’s dams reach critical levels
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has called on its over 700 member companies to start using water sparingly as the City’s dams have reportedly reached alarmingly low levels. (Click here to see the latest dam levels). As of 26 September 2019, the Bay’s four supply dams namely Kouga, Churchill, Mpofu, Loerie and Groendal have reached an average combined capacity of 36%. To make matters worse, 10% of this current figure is unusable due to sediment build-up, leaving the Metro with little … [Read more...] about City’s dams reach critical levels
NMBBC Spanks Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
In an Open Letter to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber says: Dear Executive Mayor and Committee As organised business, we wish to voice our dissatisfaction with the current dysfunctional state of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. We are deeply concerned about the way the environment has deteriorated, making it very difficult for businesses to be sustainable and competitive, and thus able to contribute towards the economic well-being of the … [Read more...] about NMBBC Spanks Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Comment on NMB’s Failure to Appoint a CFO
Dear MyPE The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is very concerned by the Council’s continued failure to appoint key personnel to vacant positions, especially the position of CFO. This is despite National Treasury having gone on record to say that the failure to appoint a permanent CFO, before the end of August 2019, would affect the approval of any roll over applications for unspent conditional grants. Should this happen, it would place tremendous pressure on the Metro’s financial … [Read more...] about Comment on NMB’s Failure to Appoint a CFO
Open Letter on Transnet’s impasse and its debilitating impact on local economy
Dear MyPE The following letter was sent to the persons named herein: Chairman of Transnet, Mr Popo Molefe, Honourable President, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Ebrahim Patel, Eastern Cape Premier, Mr Oscar Mabuyane, Acting Group CEO of Transnet, Mr Mohammed Mahomedy. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC) has been consistent in positioning itself as one of the leading catalysts for economic development in … [Read more...] about Open Letter on Transnet’s impasse and its debilitating impact on local economy
Business Chamber concerned about go-slow at Port of Ngqura
NMBBC President Andrew Muir said today: We are deeply concerned about the go-slow which is taking place at the Port of Ngqura. This is causing serious damage to our local economy through the inability of the port to handle imports and exports. The automotive and agriculture industries in particular have been severely disrupted. This lost business and cost may never be recovered and equally concerning, this is impacting upon downstream businesses as well as South Africa’s image as a … [Read more...] about Business Chamber concerned about go-slow at Port of Ngqura
Applications for 6th phase of Enterprise Development Programme now open
Small business owners or managers have until 18 June 2019 to apply for the sixth phase of the 2019/2020 annual Enterprise Development Programme which is hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation. The programme is aimed at improving the competitiveness and sustainability of Nelson Mandela Bay business as well as to build their viability. NMBBC CEO Nomkhita Mona said for the Business Chamber and the ECDC, their common goal was to ensure … [Read more...] about Applications for 6th phase of Enterprise Development Programme now open
Drastic load shedding unacceptable and unsustainable
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has condemned in the strongest terms the ongoing and drastic load shedding implemented by Eskom. CEO, Nomkhita Mona said: The parastatal has been leaving businesses and residents powerless at frequent intervals since last week, often resorting to Stage 4 load shedding shifts of four hours each. The fact that Eskom deems it necessary to resort to such drastic power cuts, indicates that the country’s energy supply has reached a state of emergency. Yet … [Read more...] about Drastic load shedding unacceptable and unsustainable
Business Chamber rejects Eskom’s MYPD 4 application
The tariff increases of 15% per year proposed by Eskom in its MYPD 4 application, if approved, would have dire consequences for the local and national economy. Speaking on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber at a Nersa public hearing held today to evaluate Eskom’s application, Business Chamber board director MC Botha said the ripple effect of such high tariffs could lead to economic decline, a decrease in investment and an increase in unemployment and poverty. The Business … [Read more...] about Business Chamber rejects Eskom’s MYPD 4 application
Enterprise development programme exceeds expectations
“I was introduced to the transport and tourism sector by sheer serendipity,” says Babalwa Gube, director of Kangobuzz. Born and raised in Peddie, Gube has big dreams for the future of her business. Rather than leaving the future of her small business to chance, the entrepreneur is focused on enhancing her business skills. Gube is one of 30 small business owners who will be attending phase five of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC) Enterprise Development (ED) Programme which is … [Read more...] about Enterprise development programme exceeds expectations
Adventure 101: Explore the Unthinkable
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is hosting Adventure 101: Explore The Unthinkable at the beautiful Lady’s Slipper on Saturday, July 14th. This full day event will be held at popular venue, Falcon Rock at The Lady’s Slipper. Bring your family, friends or colleagues and enjoy a day out in this beautiful mountain reserve with its spectacular views. Besides a hike, there will be a 5 km trail run, a guided birding and heritage tour, black powder or musket shooting, archery, tandem … [Read more...] about Adventure 101: Explore the Unthinkable
Maggs to speak at AGM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber will host its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 16 May 2018. The Business Chamber, representative of a broad spectrum of businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay with membership in excess of 700 businesses will strengthen its governance and leadership with new board members and will host one of the most senior figures in the South African media landscape as guest speaker. The Business Chamber will also highlight its achievements of the past financial … [Read more...] about Maggs to speak at AGM
Ironman Excitement Extends to Business
The excitement is mounting as scores of athletes get ready to embark on one of the biggest sports events in the country. With over 2000 athletes expected this year, it’s no wonder that many local fans are waiting in anticipation for this year’s IRONMAN African Championships. And it’s no surprise, because the Nelson Mandela Bay is set to host the IRONMAN World Championships in September 2018! With over 80 000 spectators expected this weekend, the Nelson Mandela Bay is going to be buzzing with … [Read more...] about Ironman Excitement Extends to Business
Business Chamber welcomes Nersa decision
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber welcomes the decision by the national energy regulator to keep the electricity tariffs in South Africa at an affordable rate. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) announced its decision on Eskom’s revenue application for the 2018/19 financial year today [Friday, 15 December 2017]. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber was one of many stakeholders to give input during public hearings hosted across South Africa in November, and also … [Read more...] about Business Chamber welcomes Nersa decision
Nomkhita Mona appointed as NMBBC CEO
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the organisation. Ms. Nomkhita Mona has been appointed as the new CEO of the leading business chamber in the region, and will take up her new role on 1 December. Mona is an experienced CEO, Board Executive and Board Member who has gained extensive national and international exposure over the past two decades in various spheres of business. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber … [Read more...] about Nomkhita Mona appointed as NMBBC CEO
