On 29 November 2023 the MBDA held a stakeholder session to share ideas and get suggestions for the development of the Bayworld Precinct and Happy Valley Area from interested stakeholders and residents in Nelson Mandela Bay. Below is the video transcript of that engagement containing some of the proposed master plans for the area as well as suggestions from interested stakeholders: … [Read more...] about Bayworld and Happy Valley Stakeholder Engagement
Government
NMB Replacing Water Meters
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has on Monday, 4 December 2023 embarked on a massive smart water meter replacement programme to improve billing accuracy and acquire reliable data. Today Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Engineering, Cllr Khanya Ngqisha led a team of workers in different sites within the Molly Blackburn cluster where the work has started. He said once the work is complete the accurate readings will be used to caution high water consumers. “We appeal to … [Read more...] about NMB Replacing Water Meters
#Coding4Mandela World Champs
“Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farmworkers can become the president of a great nation. It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another.”- Nelson Mandela YOUNG people from across the world will tomorrow [July 5] be #Coding4Mandela on the tenth anniversary of the … [Read more...] about #Coding4Mandela World Champs
Road closures on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River
Eastern Cape, 1 December 2023: Blasting operations are planned for Tuesday 5 December 2023, Thursday 7 December 2023 and Monday 11 December 2023, all at 14h00. The blasting operation will take place on sections 13 and 14 of the N2 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and Fish River. The road will be closed on these days from 14h00, for a maximum period of three hours, up to 17h00 to allow sufficient time for cleaning of the existing N2 and making it safe for the travelling … [Read more...] about Road closures on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River
All law enforcement boots on the ground ahead of bumper festive season in NMB
Nelson Mandela Bay residents and holiday makers can expect a safe and bumper festive season as all key stakeholders have committed to working together to ensure a memorable holiday season for everyone. A comprehensive plan with a special focus on crime prevention, traffic law enforcement, tourists’ safety will be rolled-out from Friday, 1 December 2023, in a collaborative effort between NMBM, SAPS, CPF’s, MBDA, South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA), Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism … [Read more...] about All law enforcement boots on the ground ahead of bumper festive season in NMB
If You Stay in Motherwell You Have a BETTER Chance at Securing This Bursary
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has opened the application process to matric students and first time university applicants across the country for its Study Buddy Fund bursary programme for the 2024 academic year. The Study Buddy Fund, now in its fourth year, has assisted over 100 deserving young people from communities in which CCBSA has operations, to access tertiary education. The Fund pays for full tuition, accommodation fees, as well as textbooks. To date, CCBSA has invested … [Read more...] about If You Stay in Motherwell You Have a BETTER Chance at Securing This Bursary
Time to re-imagine Happy Valley
Zooming along a toboggan track or zipline, sunset concerts and light shows, mountain bike and running trails, nature walks and public art – these are among the proposals on the table to transform Happy Valley into a safe, fun, eco-friendly family destination for locals and visitors. About 50 local roleplayers in tourism, heritage and the built environment participated in an online stakeholder engagement session with the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) today to give their input into the … [Read more...] about Time to re-imagine Happy Valley
Look for these 5 New Street and Place Names in Gqeberha
Following an extensive and successful democratic process, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality officially unveiled new street names in four major routes in Gqeberha. This comes after all required steps were followed according to the South African Geographic Names Council Act (118 of 1998) and the NMBM naming and renaming policy. The unveiling which took place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, started off at Strand Street, Gqeberha Central Business District, where the late renowned freedom … [Read more...] about Look for these 5 New Street and Place Names in Gqeberha
Welcome to Steve Biko Street
AZAPO has welcomed the renaming of Strand Street in Gqeberha after Steve Biko, the Founding Father of the Black Consciousness Movement. Strand Street is the street where the torture headquarters of the apartheid Special Branch were located. The notorious place was the Sanlam Building where Biko was tortured to a point of being brain dead on the evening of 6 September 1977. In AZAPO we therefore believe that the Sanlam Building and Strand Street represents the continuum of martyrdom, for it … [Read more...] about Welcome to Steve Biko Street
Top ICT Awards for Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner
GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner took top honours at a prestigious national ICT Awards today. The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) – the professional body for ICT Practitioners in South Africa - hosted their Annual President’s Awards ceremony today. The awards highlight the talent and commitment of individuals within the ICT industry in South Africa and nominees are received from various spheres of the … [Read more...] about Top ICT Awards for Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner
Goodbye Bayworld
The rumble of heavy machinery and the crash of falling bricks heralded the long-awaited start of the transformation of Nelson Mandela Bay’s iconic Bayworld into a world-class tourism, leisure and edutainment destination, on Monday morning, 27 November 2023. The old tropical tank and part of the predator tank of the former oceanarium are set to be demolished over the next week, as the first “humble step” towards a green, multi-use precinct stretching over 55 hectares from the old rugby stadium … [Read more...] about Goodbye Bayworld
Another sad loss for Gqeberha’s K9 Unit
Just three weeks after the death of his best K9 friend, Mufasa who was laid to rest after succumbing to cancer, K9 Bentley gave up on the will to live without him and was sadly euthanized after suffering from cervical spondylosis. The once energetic and loyal German Shepherd patrolled the streets alongside his inseparable companion, Mufasa ensuring the safety of the communities. The dynamic duo, admired by their human counterparts, faced every challenge together. They both graduated from … [Read more...] about Another sad loss for Gqeberha’s K9 Unit
NMBM intensifies road safety campaign – Watch out Drunk Drivers!
The days of waiting for bloods test results before a drunk driving suspect can be prosecuted are over at Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Traffic Services following the opening of a new Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Testing centre in Sidwell. The new centre, approved by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), will boost the Metro’s efforts to curb the increasing drunk driving cases within the region. This follows the recently launched and ongoing road safety campaign as NMBM traffic … [Read more...] about NMBM intensifies road safety campaign – Watch out Drunk Drivers!
Flykids Online Toy Store: Where Imagination Takes Flight
South Africa, November, 2023: Flykids Online Toy Store: Where Imagination Takes Flight Johannesburg, South Africa – Flykids, South Africa’s premier online toy store, is proud to announce its latest range of innovative and engaging toys for children. With a mission to provide “Cool Toys for Cool Kids,” Flykids is dedicated to fostering creativity, learning, and fun through its carefully curated selection of toys. About Flykids Flykids is more than just a toy store; it’s a … [Read more...] about Flykids Online Toy Store: Where Imagination Takes Flight
Empowering Change and Development in the Workplace
Hermanus – Western Cape, November, 2023: Growth in Motion: Empowering Change and Development in the WorkplaceGrowth in Motion, a 51% Black Woman Owned QSE professional consulting business, announces its continued commitment to providing industry-leading change management and professional development services. With a Level 2 B-BBEE rating, Growth in Motion stands at the forefront of organizational development, offering bespoke solutions in change enablement, leadership development, and … [Read more...] about Empowering Change and Development in the Workplace
