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Post festive season clean-up in full swing in NMBM – NMBM

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Published: 03 Jan 2023 CURRENTEMERGENCY electricity shutdown at the Swartkops substation for urgent work to be carried out.Reason: 66kV Busbar swop and Isolator maintenance/repairsWhen: Saturday, 7 January 2023 OR Sunday, 8 January 2023Time:08H00 - 17H00Substations affected: Matomela, Kwaford, StruandaleAreas affected:SATSMatomelaKwazakheleKwafordNew BrightonStruandaleAll supply to be treated as live for the duration of the shutdown.Please contact Mr Des Swiegelaar on 041 392 … [Read more...] about Post festive season clean-up in full swing in NMBM – NMBM

Two illegal firearms and ammunition seized along with a stolen vehicle on Beach Road in Summerstrand. – NMBM

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Published: 12 Dec 2022, Resolved: 21 Dec 2022 RESOLVEDWATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION UPDATE.Water supply disruptions are still being experienced in most of the Western suburbs due to the pump station failure at Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works.This failure is affecting water supply into the Chelsea Reservoir and this is the central water supply reservoir. Plant maintenance teams are currently on-site and are working to resolve the problem.Areas affected by thus incinclude:1. Hunters Retreat2. … [Read more...] about Two illegal firearms and ammunition seized along with a stolen vehicle on Beach Road in Summerstrand. – NMBM

100 new water containers handed over in KwaNobuhle ahead of busy Christmas weekend – NMBM

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Published: 12 Dec 2022, Resolved: 21 Dec 2022 RESOLVEDWATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION UPDATE.Water supply disruptions are still being experienced in most of the Western suburbs due to the pump station failure at Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works.This failure is affecting water supply into the Chelsea Reservoir and this is the central water supply reservoir. Plant maintenance teams are currently on-site and are working to resolve the problem.Areas affected by thus incinclude:1. Hunters Retreat2. … [Read more...] about 100 new water containers handed over in KwaNobuhle ahead of busy Christmas weekend – NMBM

CPI decreases to 7.4%

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The South African consumer price inflation (CPI) slightly moderated to 7.4% in November from the previous month’s 7.6%.This was on Wednesday revealed by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The agency said the monthly change in the CPI was 0.3% in November, slightly lower than the 0.4% recorded in October. The three categories with the highest annual inflation rates in November were transport (15.3%), food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB, at12.5%) and hotels and restaurants (7.9%). Stats SA … [Read more...] about CPI decreases to 7.4%

Innovative electrification for hundreds of temporary houses in Motherwell – NMBM

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Published: 12 Dec 2022 CURRENTWATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION UPDATE.Water supply disruptions are still being experienced in most of the Western suburbs due to the pump station failure at Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works.This failure is affecting water supply into the Chelsea Reservoir and this is the central water supply reservoir. Plant maintenance teams are currently on-site and are working to resolve the problem.Areas affected by thus incinclude:1. Hunters Retreat2. Malabar3. Kabega Park4. Parsons … [Read more...] about Innovative electrification for hundreds of temporary houses in Motherwell – NMBM

Nelson Mandela Bay ready for holiday makers namagoduka – NMBM

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is ready to welcome holiday makers and amagoduka for this year’s festive season to enjoy exciting festivities and the City’s tourism offerings in a safe, secure and clean Friendly City. Boasting three beaches with the Blue Flag status, NMBM assured to recruit 160 EPWP workers who will be deployed across the beaches and 40 seasonal lifeguards to boost the permanent staff who will have their hands full as the City is expecting large numbers of holiday makers … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay ready for holiday makers namagoduka – NMBM

Obey the law or spend festive season behind bars, warns NMBM – NMBM

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has warned residents and holiday makers to enjoy their festive season strictly within the confines of the law, failing which they will spend their precious family time behind bars. This warning was made by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Retief Odendaal, during the official launch of the City's Festive Season Safety Programme on the M4 Highway on Monday, 12 December 2022. With this year’s focus being on road … [Read more...] about Obey the law or spend festive season behind bars, warns NMBM – NMBM

GDP rises by 1.6%

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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

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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

NMBM fights illegal dumping through bulk waste removal – NMBM

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The removal of bulk waste in Townships and the Northern Areas in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is in full swing as part of the City’s efforts in fighting illegal dumping. The special programme kick-started on 1 December and will be running until 22 December 2022, with the Solid Waste Management unit is visiting KwaNobuhle, Kabah, West End, Missionvale, Bethelsdorp, KwaZakhele, Zwide, KwaMagxaki, Zwide, KwaDwesi and Joe Slovo. Public Health, Portfolio Head, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye joined the Solid … [Read more...] about NMBM fights illegal dumping through bulk waste removal – NMBM

Planned Churchill Pipeline connection work progressing well – NMBM

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The planned Churchill pipeline connection work is progressing well. All welding and sealing of both pipelines have been completed.  This work, which started early this week as planned has led to low water pressure and water disruptions to a number of areas across the City.  The intention of this work is to connect the Bushy Park Wellfield Project, which will add 10 megalitres per day to the already strained Nelson Mandela Bay water distribution system. On November 28, 2022, the Soccoman pipeline … [Read more...] about Planned Churchill Pipeline connection work progressing well – NMBM

NMBM Metro Police save truck driver from attempted hijacking – NMBM

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Following a foiled truck hijacking in Truckers Inn this week, NMBM Safety and Security Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Lawrence Troon has called on all motorists to remain vigilant on the roads. This comes after quick thinking Metro Police officers nabbed four would-be hijackers at the busy Truckers Inn intersection along Addo Road at 10pm on Tuesday. The three officers were driving towards Summerstrand when they noticed the intersection was blocked by vehicles. It later transpired that a truck … [Read more...] about NMBM Metro Police save truck driver from attempted hijacking – NMBM

Cannabis sector has potential to eradicate poverty

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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