Nobuhle Renqe has been appointed as Isuzu’s as Department Executive for Corporate Planning, Strategy and Business Planning.Nobuhle joins the ISUZU Motors South Africa (IMSAf), senior executive team, as the newly appointed Department Executive for Corporate Planning, Strategy and Business Planning. She comes on board with extensive knowledge of the manufacturing industry with a strong academic background which includes an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering qualification from Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Congratulations Nobuhle Renqe
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Nyandeni puts its hand up for green, blue initiatives to stimulate the economy
Nyadeni LM receives R1 million in funding from the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism A recycling project in Nyandeni Local Municipality kicked off provincial marine day celebrations when it received R1 million in funding from the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT). The project is part of a series of initiatives underway on the Wild Coast to stimulate economic development and sustainable custodianship of … [Read more...] about Nyandeni puts its hand up for green, blue initiatives to stimulate the economy
MBDA Board
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) Board, which was announced by the city on the 16th of November, wasted no time in rolling up their sleeves and getting to work. High on the agenda of the new Board is to provide much needed stability and the necessary leadership for the entity to navigate itself back to a high-performance service delivery agency of the city.The new Board of five members includes, Mr Mxolisi Moolman who is an active legal practitioner with Legal Aid South Africa, Mr Kwezi … [Read more...] about MBDA Board
ISUZU Motors South Africa announces expanded board of directors
ISUZU Motors South Africa (ISUZU) announced its new expanded board of directors, effective from 01 December 2022. This happens at the back of just 4 years of a journey of end-to-end business transformation to drive growth and expansion for the local OEM.ISUZU’s new incoming board members are: Ms. Penelope Mkhwanazi, Senior Vice President Revenue Generation Rest of Africa and International Markets. Mkhwanazi’s career spans various industries including manufacturing, mining and construction, fast … [Read more...] about ISUZU Motors South Africa announces expanded board of directors
Cannabis sector has potential to eradicate poverty
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina says the cannabis sector has a huge potential for development for the small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) located in rural areas where poverty is concentrated.“Government estimates that the cultivation and commercialisation of cannabis production in South Africa can generate an estimated R28 billion and could create between 10 000 to 25 000 jobs across the sector. “Focusing on value chains from cultivation and … [Read more...] about Cannabis sector has potential to eradicate poverty
“SA v Wales” at NMB Stadium
The weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in Durban between the Cell C Sharks and Ospreys, which kicks off at 19h10.The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers are taking the field on Saturday in Pretoria and Nelson Mandela Bay respectively, while the Emirates Lions stage another Sunday afternoon match in Johannesburg. There is a nice treat in store for Eastern … [Read more...] about “SA v Wales” at NMB Stadium
New vehicle sales continue to astound in November
“Relatively strong sales of new motor vehicles in South Africa in November has come as a pleasant surprise to the local motor industry and dealer networks,” commented Mark Dommisse, Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) after analysing the monthly sales figures for the month distributed by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (naamsa I The Automotive Business Council). “We were expecting a similar market to October, considering the … [Read more...] about New vehicle sales continue to astound in November
Stransky Plays Trelawney
Springboks World Cup winner Joel Stransky is predicting a South African clean sweep in this weekend’s second round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches against Welsh opposition.The man who landed the decisive drop goal in the 1995 World Cup final against New Zealand was on TV commentary duty for SuperSport as Cardiff pulled off a remarkable 35-0 victory over the Cell C Sharks in Durban last weekend. He is full of praise for the way Dai Young’s team performed at Hollywoodbets Kings Park … [Read more...] about Stransky Plays Trelawney
Pop Down to the Stadium to Commemorate Doddie Weir
A moment’s applause will occur ahead of all games in the United Rugby Championship this weekend to mark the passing of Doddie Weir.Weir, who played for the Border Reivers in the early days of the Celtic League, was a celebrated Scottish international, who won 61 caps for his country and was selected for the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997. In the club game Weir also wore the colours of Melrose and Newcastle Falcons, where he won an English Premiership title in 1998. A … [Read more...] about Pop Down to the Stadium to Commemorate Doddie Weir
NMBBC Calls For State of Disaster Declaration
The declaration of a State of Disaster on the vandalism of infrastructure should lead government’s response to cable and infrastructure theft that is occurring at an industrial scale and crippling the South African economy.The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has sent a formal request to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma to take this drastic step in order to protect public assets that are essential to service delivery and supporting … [Read more...] about NMBBC Calls For State of Disaster Declaration
Madibaz chess players planning their next move
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. In a year in which the Madibaz chess prodigy competed internationally, Gerald Wagner will be looking for a good performance at the USSA tournament in Kimberley next week. Photo: Madibaz Sport Concentrating on their next move will not be the only thing on the minds of the Madibaz chess players when they compete in the annual University Sport South Africa tournament … [Read more...] about Madibaz chess players planning their next move
Qualification for Varsity Football the goal for Madibaz
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz women’s football coach Niesie Daniels and her squad are geared up for the University Sport South Africa tournament taking place in Secunda, Mpumalanga, from December 5 to 9. Photo: Madibaz Sport The Madibaz football teams will have qualification for the Varsity Football tournaments squarely in their sights when the University Sport South Africa week takes … [Read more...] about Qualification for Varsity Football the goal for Madibaz
Raging veld fires in NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is currently responding to various fire incidents. On Tuesday, 29 November 2022, the City was called out to a vegetation fire in Beachview where two houses also incidentally started to burn.This comes as the City continues to battle with a fire in the Bay West area which started on Monday and is not under control yet. These serious fire outbreaks are in addition to numerous small fires that fire fighters are attending to. NMBM Safety and Security Mayoral … [Read more...] about Raging veld fires in NMBM
8% – Ons is in die KAK – as 44 people say!
It has been more than a week now that I have been calling out the deplorable state of our dams – looking at the charts of water supply since 2016 and the lack of progress thereon one can clearly see that 2022 is an outlier. Our dam levels are rapidly decreasing in complete contrast to the 5 years before.Dam Levels 2016 to Date: Yesterday the media went on a road trip to see for themselves what an empty dam looks like. They could have saved the time and money and just visited my home which has … [Read more...] about 8% – Ons is in die KAK – as 44 people say!
NMBM ready to host third edition of World Athletics elite Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km Ultramarathon
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is thrilled to host the third edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km ultramarathon in Gqeberha on 26 February 2023 where hundreds of national and international top athletes are expected compete to set new records and win R1 Million.Following two successful editions, the exclusive race will once again attract top-tier elite runners and renowned industry names bringing the spotlight to Gqeberha as current Comrades marathon champion and Nedbank … [Read more...] about NMBM ready to host third edition of World Athletics elite Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km Ultramarathon
