Dear EditorToday, 8 December 2022, the Eastern Cape legislature sat to approve the provincial adjustment budget, but could not do so. The budget impacts more than six million people, but the process is now in limbo. The sitting had to be adjourned at lunchtime as there was no quorum. This follows after the DA walked out of the chamber, as we do not support the adjustment budget. Many members of the ANC caucus were also not in attendance. Some of the reasons why we did not support the budget … [Read more...] about EC fails to pass Provincial adjustment budget
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Exporters cannot wait years for rail to become operational again
Private Sector Participation key in rehabilitating country’s ailing rail system.The Department of Transport has identified private sector participation as one of the key areas for rehabilitating South Africa’s dilapidated rail system. This was revealed by the department’s rail policy and strategy development team during a multi-stakeholder engagement to discuss government’s White Paper on National Rail Policy, which was organised and facilitated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. The … [Read more...] about Exporters cannot wait years for rail to become operational again
Exporters cannot wait years for rail to become operational again
Private Sector Participation key in rehabilitating country’s ailing rail system.The Department of Transport has identified private sector participation as one of the key areas for rehabilitating South Africa’s dilapidated rail system. This was revealed by the department’s rail policy and strategy development team during a multi-stakeholder engagement to discuss government’s White Paper on National Rail Policy, which was organised and facilitated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. The … [Read more...] about Exporters cannot wait years for rail to become operational again
CSA Announce New National Pathway Selection Panels
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) are pleased to announce the latest National Pathway Selection Panels for the Momentum Proteas and the SA Under-19 Men and Women following an extensive nomination and interview process undertaken.The following individuals were recommended by the interview panel in consideration with the Cricket and Pipeline Committee: Proteas Women Clinton du Preez – Convenor (Western Province) Sunette Loubser – Independent Selector (Boland) SA U19 … [Read more...] about CSA Announce New National Pathway Selection Panels
Gqeberha News: Grooming and abuse under scrutiny at top schools
Poachers ‘feel the heat’ as police seize R1m abalone in the Eastern Cape – IOL IOL Police in the Eastern Cape said abalone poachers are ‘feeling the heat’ as they close in on illicit poaching activities along the Gqeberha … Fears of revenge attack by 28s gang after 3 warders are stabbed at Eastern Cape prison News24 … linked to the violent clashes on 30 August 2019 during which a guard was stabbed in the neck and an inmate was killed at the Gqeberha prison. Festive treat for Nelson … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: Grooming and abuse under scrutiny at top schools
Eskom: One Simple Line Graph to Make You Sh!t Youself
This year has been the one with the highest amount of loadshedding that South Africans have ever seen.In fact this year is on track to be the one year in which loadshedding hours exceeds ALL the years before. From 2015 to end of 2021 we had a total of 3 505 hours of loadshedding, whilst 2022 up to 7 December 2022 had the dubious distinction of 3 486 hours of load shedding. Despite more than R450 billion spent on the Kusile and Medupi power stations, and the rise of sustainable power sources, … [Read more...] about Eskom: One Simple Line Graph to Make You Sh!t Youself
Struandale Business Association established
Today marks a huge milestone for businesses in the Struandale area with the official establishment of an association which is set to assist the group to collaborate in addressing common issues affecting their geographic area. This is an initiative of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber which over the last year has facilitated the creation of geographic clusters in Perseverance, Deal Party, Kariega, North End and Struandale. This is now the second geographic cluster to adopt a more … [Read more...] about Struandale Business Association established
Run Alex Athletics Club benefits from the Absa Run Your City Strava campaign
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Run Alex Athletics Club benefits from the Absa Run Your City Strava campaign Johannesburg, November 2022 – The proudly pan-African bank, Absa, has done it again. On Tuesday, 29 November, Absa and the Run Alex Athletics Club gathered at the Altrec Sports Centre, Alexandra in Alexander township to hand over funds that were raised through the Absa Run Your City Joburg … [Read more...] about Run Alex Athletics Club benefits from the Absa Run Your City Strava campaign
75 Years Of Local Manufacturing
Martin Buday, Managing Director of Continental South Africa: “This is a proud achievement for all our people that have helped us reach this important chapter” Gqeberha, South Africa, December 09, 2022 – Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022. Since the Continental group has found its home on South African soil in 1987, it has grown the company into a trusted, renowned, and sought-after brand, known for the premium tyres it produces. With over 1,000 … [Read more...] about 75 Years Of Local Manufacturing
Changing Lives One Coffee Bean at a Time
Red Band Barista Academy, head-quartered in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, has recently received one of the highest measures of success in the coffee industry in South Africa.The academy was announced the winner in the “Dedication to Education” category of the national Coffee Magazine Awards. Selected out of over 1 200 nominations received by the Coffee Magazine Awards organisers from across South Africa, Red Band Barista Academy was initially shortlisted for the Dedication to Education category … [Read more...] about Changing Lives One Coffee Bean at a Time
Chamber records 3, 6% increase on 155 year old service
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has recorded a 3,6% increase in the number of Certificates of Origin (COO) issued to local exporters for the January to November 2022 period compared to the same period last year, says Chamber CEO, Denise van Huyssteen. This represents a total of 13 923 certificates issued this year compared to the previous year’s 13 429, with leather and footwear, tyres and rubber, hides and skins, including manufacturing being the sectors that contributed … [Read more...] about Chamber records 3, 6% increase on 155 year old service
GDP rises by 1.6%
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.6% between July and September, Deputy Director General for Economic Statistics, Joe de Beer, announced on Tuesday.The main attributors, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said, were the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries, which increased by 19.2% in the third quarter, contributing 0.5 of a percentage point to GDP growth. During this period, said Stats SA, increased economic activities were reported for field crops and … [Read more...] about GDP rises by 1.6%
Diesel prices decrease, increase for petrol consumers
There will be relief for some consumers from tomorrow when the price of all grades of diesel and illuminating paraffin decrease.Petrol and LP Gas consumers, however, will have to dig deeper into their pockets as prices of the two are expected to increase. The new prices, as announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), are as follows: All grades of petrol will increase by at least 59c Diesel 0.05% sulphur will decrease by some R1.57 Diesel 0.005% will decrease by … [Read more...] about Diesel prices decrease, increase for petrol consumers
Proteas Settling Well In Australia
BRISBANE: Interim head coach Malibongwe Maketa says the Proteas have been acclimatising well to conditions in Brisbane following their arrival in the Australian city over the weekend.South Africa will play three Test matches against the hosts starting on 17 December, with the tour kicking off with a four-day warm-up fixture versus a Cricket Australia XI starting on Friday. “It won’t be a first-class game so it will work in our favour that we can hopefully give all our batters a chance … [Read more...] about Proteas Settling Well In Australia
T10 Goes Global as it Makes Grand Arrival on Sri Lankan Shores With Lanka T10 League
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. T10 Launch, Group photograph Colombo, December 2022 : Cricket’s fastest format, the T10, is spreading their wings far and wide, as they touchdown in Sri Lanka. The tournament will be called the Lanka T10 League and is expected to attract plenty of fans with their dynamic brand of cricket. The journey of T10 in Sri Lanka was kicked off with Sri Lanka Cricket’s … [Read more...] about T10 Goes Global as it Makes Grand Arrival on Sri Lankan Shores With Lanka T10 League
