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Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data

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Who said an MBA degree must be all work and no fun?Tangible Africa, an engagement project of the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, has partnered with Henley Business School to present an interactive workshop aimed at introducing postgraduate executive students to programming concepts and Big Data. Tangible Africa’s coding App, RANGERS, and other fun, tangible coding techniques are being used in a tailor-made workshop for executive postgraduate … [Read more...] about Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data

Plans to reseal N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River

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The reseal of the N2 National Road between the Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River in the Eastern Cape Province will improve the surfacing for a smooth and safer travel experience in the area, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.The R57-million project will also create the much-needed job opportunities for the local community and SMMEs of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. The adjudication process of the tender is currently underway, and a contractor will … [Read more...] about Plans to reseal N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River

NMBM water disruptions following power outage – NMBM

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Published: 27 Mar 2023 CURRENTOne Municipality-One Contact numberAs from Monday 27 March 2023, the contact number 0800 20 50 50 and other Call Centre numbers have been merged. Customer's can now use the Toll Free number 0800 20 50 50 to get access to Municipal related Services and Queries.The following options are available when dialing 0800 20 50 50:For Municipal Account Queries press 1 (08:00- 16:30)For Water, Sanitation and other service delivery matters press 2 (24/7)For … [Read more...] about NMBM water disruptions following power outage – NMBM

Kwazakhele Birthday Killings Suspects Arested

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Eastern Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene, has commended the arrest of four dangerous suspects in connection with the mass shooting at a birthday party in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha.The suspects were arrested on Monday in Peelton location in King Williams Town. They were arrested by the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, in conjunction with the Provincial Tracking Team. The arrests come after the lead investigator received information on the whereabouts … [Read more...] about Kwazakhele Birthday Killings Suspects Arested

Strengthening Education and Literacy in Nelson Mandela Bay

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The Ford Motor Company of South Africa has once again partnered with the READ Educational Trust in the Eastern Cape, by donating much needed funds to the Rally to Read programme. This year, the programme will include a digital literacy element, for the first time.Ford has a long association with Rally to Read and the latest project is the result of another R1,360 million grant by Ford aimed at bolstering education and literacy in the province. The Rally to Read will benefit around 4,085 learners … [Read more...] about Strengthening Education and Literacy in Nelson Mandela Bay

NMBM Metro Police arrest five men caught stealing from Chatty library – NMBM

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Published: 14 Feb 2023, Resolved: 13 Mar 2023 RESOLVEDELECTRICITY UPDATEDue to a cable fault between William and Bernard Roads in Lorraine, Group 13 residents are now falling under Group 16.The following substations from Group 13 are now under Group 16:Bernard substationStockton substationSaddlewoods substationHilltops substationMonterey Lane Mini substationLovemore Lake substationCyril Road West substationCyril Mini substationGladys Mini substationMonterey Mini substationMaddison Park … [Read more...] about NMBM Metro Police arrest five men caught stealing from Chatty library – NMBM

Tangible Coding touches thousands of lives across South Africa

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Tangible coding, which was predominantly used in a pilot project by the Department of Basic Education last year to introduce 21 st century skills to primary school learners across the country, has proven to be an excellent tool for the diverse South African school landscape.Various coding platforms were introduced to 23 636 teachers across the country in a partnership between the DBE and teacher unions SADTU, NAPTOSA, SAOU, NATU and PEU. Most of these teachers – 17 611 – were trained … [Read more...] about Tangible Coding touches thousands of lives across South Africa

#NationalShutdown – EC 2nd Last

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The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says at least 550 people have been arrested for various crimes ranging from public violence to intimidation during the National Shutdown on Monday.In a statement on Monday evening, NATJOINTS said that in those arrested, Gauteng recorded the highest number of arrests with 149. “The NATJOINTS has at 22:00 on, 20 March 2023, arrested more than 550 protestors for amongst others public violence, intimidation, damage to critical … [Read more...] about #NationalShutdown – EC 2nd Last

Nelson Mandela Bay will not Shutdown! – NMBM

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During these tough economic times we need to open our economy – not shut it down. Whilst we respect the right to protest, South Africa is a Constitutional State that subscribes to the rule of law.  Nelson Mandela Bay will not Shutdown! During these tough economic times we need to open our economy – not shut it down. Whilst we respect the right to protest, South Africa is a Constitutional State that subscribes to the rule of law. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay will not Shutdown! – NMBM

Update on water disruptions along the Airport line – NMBM

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Published: 14 Feb 2023, Resolved: 13 Mar 2023 RESOLVEDELECTRICITY UPDATEDue to a cable fault between William and Bernard Roads in Lorraine, Group 13 residents are now falling under Group 16.The following substations from Group 13 are now under Group 16:Bernard substationStockton substationSaddlewoods substationHilltops substationMonterey Lane Mini substationLovemore Lake substationCyril Road West substationCyril Mini substationGladys Mini substationMonterey Mini substationMaddison Park … [Read more...] about Update on water disruptions along the Airport line – NMBM

Mayor Odendaal announces changes to Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Committee Mayor Odendaal hereby announces changes to the Mayoral Committee – NMBM

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Published: 14 Feb 2023, Resolved: 13 Mar 2023 RESOLVEDELECTRICITY UPDATEDue to a cable fault between William and Bernard Roads in Lorraine, Group 13 residents are now falling under Group 16.The following substations from Group 13 are now under Group 16:Bernard substationStockton substationSaddlewoods substationHilltops substationMonterey Lane Mini substationLovemore Lake substationCyril Road West substationCyril Mini substationGladys Mini substationMonterey Mini substationMaddison Park … [Read more...] about Mayor Odendaal announces changes to Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Committee Mayor Odendaal hereby announces changes to the Mayoral Committee – NMBM

Gqeberha Beneficiaries To Get New Government Subsidised Homes

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Editor: It seems so long since the last elections and the then trumpeting of a caring government.The Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete will today hand over newly built fully subsidized government homes to qualifying beneficiaries, including the elderly and women at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in Gqeberha. Over 270 houses will be handed over at Polar Park, KwaLanga Township in Uithenhage (Editor: Come now government, didn’t we … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Beneficiaries To Get New Government Subsidised Homes

NMBM opens another groundwater supply project to mitigate water disruptions – NMBM

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Published: 14 Feb 2023, Resolved: 13 Mar 2023 RESOLVEDELECTRICITY UPDATEDue to a cable fault between William and Bernard Roads in Lorraine, Group 13 residents are now falling under Group 16.The following substations from Group 13 are now under Group 16:Bernard substationStockton substationSaddlewoods substationHilltops substationMonterey Lane Mini substationLovemore Lake substationCyril Road West substationCyril Mini substationGladys Mini substationMonterey Mini substationMaddison Park … [Read more...] about NMBM opens another groundwater supply project to mitigate water disruptions – NMBM

Full investigation underway following explosion at Aloes substation – NMBM

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Published: 14 Feb 2023 CURRENTELECTRICITY UPDATEDue to a cable fault between William and Bernard Roads in Lorraine, Group 13 residents are now falling under Group 16.The following substations from Group 13 are now under Group 16:Bernard substationStockton substationSaddlewoods substationHilltops substationMonterey Lane Mini substationLovemore Lake substationCyril Road West substationCyril Mini substationGladys Mini substationMonterey Mini substationMaddison Park substationInternal Mini … [Read more...] about Full investigation underway following explosion at Aloes substation – NMBM

Addressing the province’s skills gaps through STEAM initiatives for learners

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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