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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality tightening the screws on lawlessness within road frieght and logistics industry operating in the area of Markman area. This follows a number of complaints from the public, businesses and motorist in the area about the frieght industry not adhering to road traffic laws, running illegal transportation and storage operations that are negatively affecting the environment and employing undocumented foriegn nationals. The Metro is coordinating a team of Metro … [Read more...] about Screws being tightened on unlawful frieght and logistics operators

Huge prospects for more foreign investments are imminent as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality hosted a high powered delegation from the Chinese province of Zhejiang. The delegation was led by Province's Vice Governor Dr Lu Shan. The visit focused on the Eastern Cape two economic hubs, Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City. The hosting Eastern Cape Cape delegation was led by the Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. The Premier was accompanied by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality … [Read more...] about Chinese Province of Zhejiang visits Nelson Mandela Bay

Nelson Mandela Bay economy continues to be on a steady upward trajectory. This was confirmed by the announcement of a new investment under the business process outsourcing sector by the Eastern Cape MEC Vuyo Mvoko. The company projects to create 500 jobs for young people within the first 12 months.. The company named, Outworx will open a business process outsourcing (BPO) call centre business that will service reputable insurance businesses from United Kingdom and South Africa. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Your Economy is Calling for Recovery

Illegal connections will now be a thing of the past for residents of Kanana informal settlement in Joe Slovo under Ward 36 following the official switching on of electricity by Mayoral Committee Member for Electricity and Energy, Councillor Zanele Sikawuti. This area has always experienced incidents of illegal connections. Whenever the Metro visited the area to cut the illegal connections, residents would complain and plead with the Metro to give them formal electricity connections. They … [Read more...] about Kanana informal settlement finally connected to legal electricity

A 52-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 18 February 2024, during a joint tavern compliance operation by Nelson Mandela Bay law enforcement agencies. The operation focused on the compliance of tavern owners, investigating illegal electricity connections, stop and search for illegal firearms and narcotics and crime prevention patrols. The suspect was arrested for operating an illegal tavern in KwaZakhele and all the alcohol was confiscated. Metro Police Lieutenant Colonel Mlindi … [Read more...] about “Get your house in order or face arrest”, NMBM Metro Police warns tavern owners

Nelson Mandela Bay is on a mission to reclaim the CBD. In its mission to reclaim the central business districts, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has recruited 32 new safety and security wardens that have been deployed to enhance safety for residents, tourists and businesses. As one of the country's tourism destination of choice, NMBM’s Safety and Security Portfolio Head, Cllr Stag Mitchell said it was essential for the Metro to be proactive in dealing with crime and lawlessness working … [Read more...] about 11 Dagga Pipes Confiscated

In an effort to root out corruption and promote good ethics within law enforcement, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Metro Police officers are undergoing training to continue to uphold the rule of law while they serve with pride. The two-day training is conducted in partnership with the unit within the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier that monitors the implementation of anti-corruption measures. It comes as the Metro Police management noted a need to empower Metro Police members in … [Read more...] about Ethics and integrity at the centre of policing