Absa has entered into a vehicle finance alliance agreement with BAIC SA, the local subsidiary of the Beijing Automotive Group Co., as the vehicle manufacturing firm expands its operations in the region.BAIC SA launched in South Africa in 2016 and has made significant structural investments in our country, including a state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly plant in the Coega Industrial Development Zone, near Gqeberha. At the time of the investment, this represented the biggest foreign direct … [Read more...] about Financing Deal for Local Automotive Manufacturer
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MIFP seeks to Unblocks Investments Of Over R1 Billion
In a bid to bolster investment in Nelson Mandela Bay the need for a transversal investment facilitation forum was raised by Executive Mayor Cllr Retief Odendaal, to create a platform to unblock investment-related opportunities within NMBM and promote economic development, increase employment, and reduce poverty. This forum would also serve as platform/structure for the private and public sector to highlight opportunities and stumbling blocks in relation to high-impact investment projects / … [Read more...] about MIFP seeks to Unblocks Investments Of Over R1 Billion
‘Work Shedding’ Leads to Precautionary Warning Of Electricity Outages
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to issue residents with a precautionary warning of possible interruptions in electricity supply and / or delays in returning electricity after loadshedding.This is a direct result of some employees in the Electricity & Energy directorate today preventing their colleagues from entering their offices and from doing their work. We believe these actions are related to this weeks’ suspension of 7 officials from that directorate for their possible … [Read more...] about ‘Work Shedding’ Leads to Precautionary Warning Of Electricity Outages
The fight for a fair employment equity policy in NMB
Dear EditorThe DA in the Eastern Cape is in full support of the party’s motion requesting that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality declares an intergovernmental dispute with the department of employment and labour regarding the Metro’s unfair employment equity policy. Currently, the policy reflects the demographics of the province and this had led to thousands of people missing out on employment opportunities in the municipality. Local demographics in Nelson Mandela Bay differ vastly from … [Read more...] about The fight for a fair employment equity policy in NMB
Not just a passing hour
KARIEGA – Earth Hour at Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is more of a long-term commitment than one hour of mitigation. In fact, sound environmental practices form an integral part of the company’s purpose. However, to keep everyone loyal to the cause, Volkswagen operations across the globe observe #Project1Hour every year on Earth Day. This year Volkswagen employees will participate in a one-hour workshop which entails an environmental educational game. Ulrich Schwabe, Production Director … [Read more...] about Not just a passing hour
World Cup Legacy Continues With CSA T20 Women’s National Championship
POTCHEFSTROOM: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Women’s National Championship concluded with Garden-Route based Union Stars claiming the inaugural title on Sunday.Union Stars finished the tournament as the only undefeated side in all five of the matches, with runners-up, Lindelani Cricket Club losing only one match to the winners. As a CSA Blue Flag Club, Union Stars doubled their prize money whilst Lions Cricket’s Bianca Booyjens and Alysia Rudolph from Easterns walked away with … [Read more...] about World Cup Legacy Continues With CSA T20 Women’s National Championship
#HandsOffMayorRetiefOdendaal: Motion of no confidence in Mayor Odendaal follows NMB corruption crackdown
Dear EditorThe motion of no confidence submitted to the Speaker against Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Retief Odendaal highlights again the lengths the corrupt ANC/EFF cabal will go to keep hold of the Metro’s coffers. Mayor Odendaal and the coalition government have been cracking down on corruption and it is telling that a cabal under the leadership of the ANC/EFF doomsday coalition, today submitted this motion – one day after seven senior municipal officials were placed on suspension. This follows a … [Read more...] about #HandsOffMayorRetiefOdendaal: Motion of no confidence in Mayor Odendaal follows NMB corruption crackdown
Community Meets To Shape Their Planned Multipurpose Center
On Wednesday, 19th April, the community of Bethelsdorp/Kleinskool met the at the local South African Police Service station to discuss the shape, function, and form of their soon to be developed multi- purpose centre. The project is one of two MPC’s delegated to the MBDA by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The MPC’s are each allocated R5.5m budgeted in the 2022/2023 financial year, R7m in 2023/2024 and R1m in 2024/2025.Speaking at the launch during a public and stakeholder engagement … [Read more...] about Community Meets To Shape Their Planned Multipurpose Center
Unemployed suffer due to failures at Department of Labour office in East London
Dear EditorUnemployed residents of the Buffalo City Municipality are suffering due to the Department of Labour’s inability to timeously process their much-needed Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) payments. On Tuesday, 18 April 2023, I conducted an oversight inspection at the Department of Labour office in East London and was shocked to find that some people have been queuing for more than five days without any assistance. The inability of the department to do its job is making the poor even … [Read more...] about Unemployed suffer due to failures at Department of Labour office in East London
Sustainable cleanup programme to change the face of Njoli Square
As part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s major clean up to transform the face of KwaZakhele’s economic hub; Injoli Square, the Metro will deliver a new waste keeping container, install baiting stations and handover working tools for the informal traders in the area. This commitment was made during an education and awareness engagement hosted by the Municipality at the Njoli Taxi Rank on Wednesday, 19 April 2023.The clean up programme started on Monday, 17 April 2023, morning and will … [Read more...] about Sustainable cleanup programme to change the face of Njoli Square
KFC Mini-Cricket Returns To Soweto As 40-Year Celebrations Reach Fever- Pitch
JOHANNESBURG – KFC Mini-Cricket will wrap up the 2022 / 23 season and it’s 40 th anniversary with an exciting festival back at the first home of the hugely successfully development cricket programme in Soweto on Saturday, 22 April.Since its first introduction in Soweto in 1982, the KFC Mini-Cricket programme has provided a productive entry into the basics of batting, bowling, and fielding in an enthusiastic six-a-side format, while also nurturing a host of volunteer coaches and … [Read more...] about KFC Mini-Cricket Returns To Soweto As 40-Year Celebrations Reach Fever- Pitch
Mayor Odendaal and coalition crack down on NMB corruption
Dear EditorThe DA and its coalition partners in Nelson Mandela Bay, under the leadership of Mayor Retief Odendaal, have shown what is possible when petty politics are put aside, and the focus is entirely on serving the people. Since the coalition has taken over the reins of government, there has been a renewed energy and focus, improved service delivery, a crackdown on corruption and an air of optimism and hope amongst residents. Yesterday a major crackdown led to the suspension of seven senior … [Read more...] about Mayor Odendaal and coalition crack down on NMB corruption
Uganda’s teen sensation, Prisca Chesang set to headline the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
The organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series are excited to announce that one of the World’s best female athletes, Prisca Chesang (Uganda) who boasts a 10km personal best time of 30:19, will make her Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K debut on Sunday, 14 May 2023. On New Years Eve 2022, Prisca won the Madrid 10km in an astonishing time of 30:19. That made her unofficially the fastest ever junior athlete over the 10km distance, ranking her 6th on the Senior World List for 2022 and on the top 20 … [Read more...] about Uganda’s teen sensation, Prisca Chesang set to headline the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K set for its Jacaranda City debut in August!
The streets of the Jacaranda City will be buzzing with excitement on Sunday 27 August 2023 when thousands of runners toe the line to #RunTheirCity at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K. A mass participation road running series that features an impressive Elite Racing Element, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series consists of five iconic races in Gqeberha, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane and Johannesburg. Event routes place the host city on a pedestal, highlighting iconic landmarks and featuring … [Read more...] about Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K set for its Jacaranda City debut in August!
Fedhealth Magalies Monster and Platinum Trail Run proudly supports The Kindness Collaboration
The organisers of two of the North West Province’s most respected off-road events, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run are proud to continue supporting The Kindness Collaboration in 2023. Founded by Fedhealth and Operation Healing Hands (OHH), The Kindness Collaboration offers much needed support to South Africans who cannot afford quality medical care. “We are extremely proud to continue supporting the fantastic role that The Kindness Collaboration … [Read more...] about Fedhealth Magalies Monster and Platinum Trail Run proudly supports The Kindness Collaboration
