According to a survey conducted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, loadshedding is having a detrimental impact on investments and jobs in Nelson Mandela Bay, with one in five businesses reporting that they have cut jobs and over 90% halting investment and expansion plans.With no end in sight to constant loadshedding, and more than a third of businesses surveyed considering restructuring or relocating unless there is a significant improvement to the energy crisis, the Nelson … [Read more...] about Loadshedding placing local economy under major strain
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Addressing the province’s skills gaps through STEAM initiatives for learners
Building a giant geodesic dome or a soccer ball takes just as much maths as art – as hundreds of Grade 10 to 12 learners are discovering for themselves at three interactive workshops in the Eastern Cape this month, introducing them to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education.Images: EthembeniSteam The first workshop took place at Gqeberha’s Ethembeni Enrichment Centre on March 6, with the next two taking place at Buffalo City Metro Inner City School on March 10 and … [Read more...] about Addressing the province’s skills gaps through STEAM initiatives for learners
Swimmers aim for world champs places at SA Open Water Championships this weekend
Places on the team to the Swimming World Championships in Japan will be the chief target of the elite swimmers taking part in the SA Open Water Championships which get under way at Marina Martinique today and continue until Sunday.Two-time Midmar Mile champion and last year’s SA Open Water runner-up in both the 5 and 10km races, Connor Buck, will be among the favourites in the men’s races, while two-time Olympian Michelle Weber makes a return to the 10km field after skipping the event last … [Read more...] about Swimmers aim for world champs places at SA Open Water Championships this weekend
What is the REAL Reason for the ‘slight decrease’?
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says that a slight water consumption decrease shows that working together we can reduce water consumption.Could the ‘spin doctors’ NOT be aware of the widespread water shedding across the Metro this week? Surely THAT has a huge influence on the ‘slight decrease’? AUS?iot Monitor – remote online reading of your water meter One of the measures being punted is for residents to read their water meters at least twice daily. They can accomplish this on a much more … [Read more...] about What is the REAL Reason for the ‘slight decrease’?
“Afropolitan” Comics Exhibition Headed for Gqeberha
The exhibition “Kubuni: Comics from Africa” is a roadmap dedicated to the discovery of comics from sub-Saharan Africa through three focal points: the past, present and future.Presented in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Alliances Française, the exhibition “Kubuni” (“imaginary creation” in Swahili) takes you on a journey of discovery of comics whose stories take place in Africa, made by authors from sub-Saharan Africa and the diaspora. The exhibition presents … [Read more...] about “Afropolitan” Comics Exhibition Headed for Gqeberha
Celebrity Game Night returns this April
New Games, New Celebrities…New Way To Watch! E! Africa’s Celebrity Game Night Comes To Universal+ This April Season 4 premieres weekly from Sunday 23 April at 19:00 CAT on E! Africa (DStv channel 124), with episodes available on Universal+ immediately after. Watch all previous seasons (1–3) on Universal+ now Making their Celebrity Game Night debuts – new, big-name guests include: ProVerb, Zozibini Tunzi, Gigi Lamayne, Amanda du-Pont, Thuli Phongolo, TBO Touch, Zakes Bantwini, Anele … [Read more...] about Celebrity Game Night returns this April
Take on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ 3rd Strava Challenge and RUN FOR A CAUSE!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Taking place on Sunday 12 March, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ 3rd Strava Challenge in 2023 encourages runners to RUN FOR A CAUSE between the hours of 05:00 – 23:00 on the day. “We are excited to give the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series community the opportunity to turn their miles into smiles while doing what they love, running,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director … [Read more...] about Take on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ 3rd Strava Challenge and RUN FOR A CAUSE!
#RunYourCity at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in July
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Celebrating its 6th anniversary in 2023, Durbanites can look forward to enjoying road running at its best at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K that will start at the Sun Coast Casino Precinct at 08:00 on Sunday 09 July 2023. Although a mass participation road run that grants all entrants the unique opportunity to explore their city on foot, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY … [Read more...] about #RunYourCity at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in July
Isaac Kibet set for Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K debut, as local star Melikhaya Frans looks to defend the international onslaught
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series continues to build and provide world class events for South African stars on home soil as another two big names, Uganda’s Isaac Kibet and local hero Melikhaya Frans, confirm their entry into the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K that will debut on Sunday 02 April 2023.This announcement is hot on the heels of Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Champion, Daniel Ebenyo’s (Kenya) confirmation that he will descend on “The Friendly City” in his usual front running style in … [Read more...] about Isaac Kibet set for Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K debut, as local star Melikhaya Frans looks to defend the international onslaught
R1.2 Million Boost For Grassroots Sport Development In Nelson Mandela Bay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality does not only pride itself as a sporting destination of choice for Mega sport events, the Municipality is also investing more than R1.2 million into grassroots sport development through a financial and sporting equipment donation to more than 24 sports clubs from different sporting codes within our communities.The sporting codes that have benefited are soccer, netball, rugby, darts, volley ball, disability sport, boxing and triathlon, a sport previously not … [Read more...] about R1.2 Million Boost For Grassroots Sport Development In Nelson Mandela Bay
Opinion: Kouga Municipality leads the way in Eastern Cape
Dear EditorThe DA in the Eastern Cape is incredibly proud of the progress being made in the DA-led Kouga Municipality. Today, 7 March 2023, I was joined by DA EC Provincial Leader, Andrew Whitfield MP, and DA EC Provincial Chairperson, Yusuf Cassim MPL, in Jeffreys Bay as Kouga Mayor Horatio Hendricks, delivered his State of the Municipality Address (SOMA). Kouga has become a shining beacon of good governance in the Eastern Cape and has done excellent work in addressing water and energy … [Read more...] about Opinion: Kouga Municipality leads the way in Eastern Cape
Athletes from 26 Countries Descend on Gqeberha
The Old Mutual Wealth African Premium Cup and the South African Triathlon Championships will be held in Nelson Mandela Bay at Hobie Beach on Sunday 19 March 2022.The African Premium Cups have attracted entries from 26 different countries, largely due to the success of the 2022 event. With valuable world ranking points at stake and US$ 4,000 prize money on offer, incredibly competitive fields will line up for the Olympic Distance races, comprising a 1,500m swim, a 40km cycle and a 10km … [Read more...] about Athletes from 26 Countries Descend on Gqeberha
A Whole Lot of 7’s For the Kids
Gqeberha –The ISUZU Foundation is proud to announce a total of R777 700.00 has been donated to the IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity, the official charity of IRONMAN South Africa. As part of ISUZU’s ongoing commitment to the communities within which it operates, and the IRONMAN South Africa partnership, the ISUZU Foundation has contributed R100 for each entry into the ISUZU IRONMAN African Championship in aid of the IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity. The contribution of R777 700 is derived from three regional … [Read more...] about A Whole Lot of 7’s For the Kids
Residents Requested to Immediately and Drastically Reduce Water Consumption
As daily water consumption remains high, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is appealing to all residents and businesses to drastically reduce their water consumption as the current 293 million litres per day(mld) water consumption is alarmingly high considering the allocated 230 million litres per day. The current 290 mld water usage puts the Metro over the limit by 61 mld.This situation is putting serious strain on the water distribution system as the current demand is way above the allocated … [Read more...] about Residents Requested to Immediately and Drastically Reduce Water Consumption
Road project to create 500 jobs
Eastern Cape, 7 March 2023: A R1,2-billion road upgrade project by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will create 500 jobs and subcontracting opportunities for 60 small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in one of the poorest regions of South Africa.SANRAL shared details of the project at a recent gathering where the contractor was introduced to local communities. The contract entails the upgrade of a 39.4km stretch of the N2 between kwaBhaca and emaXesibeni, in the … [Read more...] about Road project to create 500 jobs
