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Update on veld fires in NMBM – NMBM

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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 … [Read more...] about Update on veld fires in NMBM – NMBM

NMBM ready to host third edition of World Athletics elite Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km Ultramarathon – NMBM

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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 R1million. 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 – NMBM

Planned Churchill Pipeline connection work leads to water disruptions – NMBM

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As part of the City’s drought intervention efforts, Nelson Mandela Bay is currently developing the groundwater system. As of Monday 28 November 2022, the Municipality has been in the process of connecting groundwater into the City’s reticulation system and hence the planned shutdown.  Although the seven-day shutdown of the Soccoman 1125mm diameter pipeline has led to low water pressure and water disruptions to a number of areas across the City, the groundwater will augment the City’s water … [Read more...] about Planned Churchill Pipeline connection work leads to water disruptions – NMBM

Raging fires brought under control in NMB after six elderly residents were evacuated in Seaview – NMBM

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality working closely with key stakeholders is effectively managing to contain open fires that flared up and posed a danger in Seaview, Beachview, Forrest Hill and Baywest areas during what has been a gruelling 72 hours for the Metro. The City has deployed a total of seven fire engines and 14 firefighters spread across Forrest Hill, Beachview and Seaview, Victoria Drive and Willow Road. NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Mayor Retief Odendaal said, "our fire fighters are … [Read more...] about Raging fires brought under control in NMB after six elderly residents were evacuated in Seaview – NMBM

NMB residents urged to adopt a water saving lifestyle as the City’s dam levels continue to deplete. – NMBM

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Cllr. Retief Odendaal has called on residents, business establishments, and holidaymakers to adopt a water-saving lifestyle as they enjoy the festive season in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Executive Mayor said this during a site visit to Impofu Dam on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The mayor visited Impofu Dam to evaluate the water levels, as Impofu is the largest dam from which the city draws water for its … [Read more...] about NMB residents urged to adopt a water saving lifestyle as the City’s dam levels continue to deplete. – NMBM

It’s Goodbye Izinyoka, and hello Innovative Electrification for 700 Wells Estate families – NMBM

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Illegal electricity connections will be a thing of the past for the residents of Elephant Park informal settlement in Ward 60 following the connection of 700 hundred shack dwellers to the innovative electrification on Wednesday, 23 November 2022. More NMBM News. … [Read more...] about It’s Goodbye Izinyoka, and hello Innovative Electrification for 700 Wells Estate families – NMBM

Tips to keep your spending under control this festive season

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As Black Friday and the festive season looms closer, consumers become vulnerable and tend to spend money on unbudgeted items or shop beyond their budget.South Africa has adopted the concept of Black Friday, a colloquial term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. Black Friday, which will be on 25 November this year, encourages local stores to offer big discounts. The Free State government has since cautioned consumers to be wise spenders and save during Black Friday and … [Read more...] about Tips to keep your spending under control this festive season

Law abiding Kabah informal settlement residents excited to be connected to the power grid – NMBM

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The electrification of more than 40 informal houses in Kabah informal settlement has started. This comes after the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality earlier this year called on ward councillors to identify informal settlements where residents were not stealing electricity through illegal electricity connections. Through this process, the Kabah informal settlement was identified and the City engaged with the community, handed over rocket stoves in July and made … [Read more...] about Law abiding Kabah informal settlement residents excited to be connected to the power grid – NMBM

From One Who Knows: Know your diabetes status

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The Department of Health is urging citizens to know their diabetes status through regular screening and testing for early detection and successful treatment of the potentially life threatening condition in order to live a long and healthy lifestyle.The message from the department comes as South Africa joins the global community to commemorate the World Diabetes Day to increase awareness about common symptoms and health risk factors associated with diabetes and to how to prevent and manage it … [Read more...] about From One Who Knows: Know your diabetes status

Top accolade from African Union for local coding organisation

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Tangible Africa, a local organisation that spreads offline coding skills to primary and high school learners across the continent, last night received a prestigious accolade from the African Union.The organisation – an engagement initiative of the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation – was the first runner up in the African Union Innovating Education in Africa 2022 Awards. They beat over 900 applicants to be one of only three organisations awarded grant … [Read more...] about Top accolade from African Union for local coding organisation

NMBM’s cleaning and greening programme makes a change in Zwide – NMBM

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Piles of waste that had blocked Mbobela Street in Zwide, causing a health hazard for hundreds of Mnqophiso Primary School pupils was cleared by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on Tuesday, 8 November 2022. This formed part of the City’s Cleaning and Greening programme which includes an extensive education and awareness drive in areas that are illegal dumping hotspots. During the clean-up, NMBM Public Health Portfolio Head, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye urged residents … [Read more...] about NMBM’s cleaning and greening programme makes a change in Zwide – NMBM