The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber yesterday proposed a deferral of Eskom’s application to increase the electricity tariffs countrywide by 19.9%. Representatives from the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber made this recommendation at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)’s Public Hearing on Eskom’s 2018/19 Revenue Application, which was held in Port Elizabeth yesterday (1 November 2017). The application requires a general increase for Eskom customers of 19.9% and an … [Read more...] about Organised Business calls for halt to electricity hike application
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Business Chamber challenges 2018/19 electricity tariffs
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has recently submitted a number of objections to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) with regards to Eskom’s 2018/19 Revenue Application. The Eskom application requests a general increase for Eskom customers of 19.9% (effective April 1, 2018) and increases to the Municipalities of 29.5% (effective July 1, 2018). The Business Chamber has actively been protecting businesses’ interest in relation to critical issues which affect the … [Read more...] about Business Chamber challenges 2018/19 electricity tariffs
August – A Good Month for Exports
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, which prides itself in linking local businesses with international markets, recently celebrated a new record with their issuing of Certificates of Origin (COO). In August the NMBBC COO Department issued the most monthly certificates it has ever done over the past six years of recordings. This was up 22% from August 2016 certificates, and is testimony to a good month of exports out of Nelson Mandela Bay. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Finance … [Read more...] about August – A Good Month for Exports
Business Chamber vows to continue to fight proposed unreasonable electricity tariff increases
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is extremely disappointed by the news of Eskom’s request for a 19.9% tariff increase next year. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) this week announced its intention to commence with regulatory processes in considering Eskom’s revenue application for 2018/19. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber deems an increase of this magnitude as crippling in the current economic climate and, if implemented, the proposed increase could have … [Read more...] about Business Chamber vows to continue to fight proposed unreasonable electricity tariff increases
Free Services for SMEs
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber today launched an exciting new programme, where SMEs are offered free services and assistance by fellow member companies. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s SME Task Team started the SME Pro Bono Service Programme to create a formal structure for businesses to connect - through identifying members willing to offer pro bono services or advice to other member companies. SME Task Team Chairman Wesley Augustyn said one of the goals of the Task … [Read more...] about Free Services for SMEs
A Business Chamber with APPtitude
Supporting and connecting local business in Nelson Mandela Bay has now moved into a digital space. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has launched a new mobile App, the first of its kind for an organised business association in the region. The NMBBC App is an innovative, user-friendly digital platform for business to business promotion in Nelson Mandela Bay and surrounding areas. A key feature of the App is a business directory, which connects App users with businesses in the region, who … [Read more...] about A Business Chamber with APPtitude
No more ‘business as usual’ as NMBBC announces new direction
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is entering a period of renewal and is on the brink of exciting new changes and developments as an organisation. This according to outgoing president Ian Nicholls, who was delivering his address at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 10 May. Nicholls said the Business Chamber's change in direction was as a consequence of the changes in the business environment. He encouraged the member companies in attendance at … [Read more...] about No more ‘business as usual’ as NMBBC announces new direction
Hustler steps down as NMBBC CEO
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Board of Directors announced today that Kevin Hustler will be stepping down as its Chief Executive Officer at the end of April 2017. This will allow for rotational stewardship in the Business Chamber lead role, while securing renewed input in support of operational objectives that both the Business Chamber and Hustler believe are important for the Nelson Mandela By Business Chamber and the City. The Business Chamber Board wishes to express its … [Read more...] about Hustler steps down as NMBBC CEO
Business Chamber in support of Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is looking forward to this weekend's Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship, when the city's economy will get a welcome boost as our residents gear up to accommodate close to 2 000 athletes racing, of which 700 athletes are international participants. "The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber would like to wish all participants the best of luck for Sunday's Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship. We would like to encourage spectators to come … [Read more...] about Business Chamber in support of Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship
Local Business Welcomes Budget 2017
Speaking on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, the CEO Kevin Hustler said: We welcome the balancing act Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has managed during today's Budget Speech. We agree with Gordhan that the 1.3% growth rate expected for this year is much too low to turn around the economy and unemployment rate in the country, in particular in the Eastern Cape. While the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber acknowledges the need for economic transformation, we agree with … [Read more...] about Local Business Welcomes Budget 2017
Organised Business Comments on the State of the Province Address 2017
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler, said today: Against the background of a calm and orderly SOPA held today with the relevant decorum, Premier Phumulo Masualle painted the picture of a stable and sound province. As the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber we welcome many of the points in his address, but look forward to more detail in the upcoming provincial budget allocations. We are disappointed that the big game changer for Nelson Mandela Bay, the development of the … [Read more...] about Organised Business Comments on the State of the Province Address 2017
Urgent Notice – Falsified Email
Some of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber members have received a falsified email claiming to come from the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. It requests the member to open a "Microsoft Encrypted Document”. If you receive such an email DO NOT OPEN it or the attached document as the document contains a virus. You are advised to delete the email. All Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Communication is sent from the chamber's official email addresses (nmbbusinesschamber.co.za) and … [Read more...] about Urgent Notice – Falsified Email
Business thanks Pierre Voges for Visionary Leadership
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber President Ian Nicholls has thanked Dr Pierre Voges, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), for his visionary leadership in making Nelson Mandela Bay a competitive city to live and work in. "Dr Voges is well-respected by the city’s business community for his contribution to turn around previously degraded or neglected areas in Nelson Mandela Bay. He has served the city with excellence over the years and we are grateful … [Read more...] about Business thanks Pierre Voges for Visionary Leadership
Finnish and Estonian delegation excited about local maritime and manufacturing opportunities
A Finnish and Estonian delegation visited the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber on 6 December and were excited about the business opportunities and synergies that exist between the Eastern European countries and the city. It was the first time in seven years that delegates from these two countries had visited the Business Chamber, and today's meeting follows the Finnish ambassador Kari Alanko's attendance of the NMMU's Investing in Blue Symposium hosted in Port Elizabeth in September this … [Read more...] about Finnish and Estonian delegation excited about local maritime and manufacturing opportunities
Christmas comes early at the Business Chamber
A surprise donation by Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) Port Elizabeth International Airport to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's CSI project brought an early Christmas present to youth sport development in the city on 2 December 2016. The R80 000 donation of sporting items for the Business Chamber's charity of the choice for the year, United Through Sport, is more than double the amount collected earlier in the year with the Mandela Day celebrations. In July various … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early at the Business Chamber
