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Business urges ‘dysfunctional’ Nelson Mandela Bay to hire CFO – Port Elizabeth Business News

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Business urges 'dysfunctional' Nelson Mandela Bay to hire CFO: PORT ELIZABETH - The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC) has raised concerns over the Nelson Mandela Bay Council's failure to appoint key personnel to vacant positions, especially the position ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Gavin Watson to be laid to rest in Port Elizabeth: The funeral of the late African Global Operations boss, Gavin Watson will be held in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, September 4th. Sources close to the Watson family say the funeral will be open to the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" …

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Guest review from: Linda Augustyn – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Guest review from: Linda Augustyn: Thank you Kathy, Jack and Russell for a wonderful stay. My accommodation was very comfortable and welcoming. Room was super clean and every home comfort I could have wished for was there. The location is very convenient for most activities in PE and shops and restaurants are just around the corner. The premises are very peaceful, just what one needs to wind down after a busy day. Loved my visit to PE! Linda Augustyn booked out of Dempseys on 04/08/2019. Place your Dempseys guest review here. Source: …

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Celebrate every step with the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer – Port Elizabeth in the News

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Celebrate every step with the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer: Waves of pink-clad walkers will colour the Port Elizabeth beach-front for the 21 st annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer on Saturday, 26 October 2019. This year’s walk is themed “celebrate every step” ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. I am content with my life and career, says Kermit Erasmus ahead of Chiefs clash: Now 29, the Port Elizabeth-born Erasmus left South Africa as a teenager to pursue his dream of playing overseas. Having come through the SuperSport United academy, Erasmus joined Feyenoord in the ... Source: "Port …

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Celebrate every step with the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer

Waves of pink-clad walkers will colour the Port Elizabeth beach-front for the 21st annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer on Saturday, 26 October 2019. This year’s walk is themed “celebrate every step” as a tribute to those who have been affected by cancer either personally or through a loved one, says Algoa FM marketing manager Toinette Koumpan. The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has increased its involvement in the Big Walk for Cancer, as it has recognised the contribution the event makes to encouraging people to change their lifestyle and to walk …

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There is a reason why Coega is positioning itself as SA’s LNG hub

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Port Elizabeth: Following the announcement by the Minister of Energy in July 2019 about Coega being the preferred location for the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Power Plant, today the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) hosted a stakeholder networking session in partnership with South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA), Petro Marine and Dormac to position the Eastern Cape as the hub for gas resources in South Africa, especially LNG. Honourable MEC for DEDEAT, Mr. Mlungisi Mvoko in his keynote address highlighted the importance of LNG for creating socio-economic growth in terms of jobs …

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5 Steps to grow your business

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Business Network International’s (BNI) National Director, Mike Levin, visited PE on Saturday, 24 August to inspire local business people. Having brought BNI to South Africa 21 years ago and growing it to more than 2 700 members in 14 different regions countrywide, he introduced Global Master Trainer, Murali Srinivasan, to 50 business people at Running Waters. “We are in the business of transforming lives, helping other people to grow. BNI’s principles are simple, but not easy. It is about making more money – impacting more lives. Keeping it simple. However, it means getting out of your …

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Ike Klaassen – the 15-year-old MTB Sensation – Continues his International Campaign in Germany Next Month. – MyPR.co.za

Ike Klaassen – the 15-year-old MTB Sensation – Continues his International Campaign in Germany Next Month.: Ike Klaassen – the 15-year-old MTB Sensation – Continues his International Campaign in Germany Next Month. Ike Klaassen is a 15-year-old Dutch/South African that has been dominating the local junior DH scene and earned himself a few titles in Europe over the past few years. He is fresh off an event – the Crankworx Whistler Mountain Bike Festival – that took place in Canada earlier this month. At this event he competed in the Canadian Open DH presented by iXS Youth …

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Framesby take U17 sevens rugby honours

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Framesby took the honours in the Langerry Framesby sevens rugby tournament with hard-fought win over Marlow in the U17 final at the Framesby school campus in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The tournament was part of the national Twizza sevens series and the winners qualified for the finals to be played in October. Grey High won the U15 sevens rugby, while Framesby excelled on the netball court by winning the Fast5 U17 and U15 divisions. In the runners-up spot in each category were Nico Malan. After overcoming a stiff challenge in the Cup semifinals against Outeniqua, which they won …

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Comment on NMB’s Failure to Appoint a CFO

Dear MyPE The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is very concerned by the Council’s continued failure to appoint key personnel to vacant positions, especially the position of CFO. This is despite National Treasury having gone on record to say that the failure to appoint a permanent CFO, before the end of August 2019, would affect the approval of any roll over applications for unspent conditional grants. Should this happen, it would place tremendous pressure on the Metro’s financial viability – leading to further non-performance on critical service delivery areas. The city’s …

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Ladies To Legends

The IIE's Varsity College Port Elizabeth recently hosted its annual Ladies to Legends event aimed at educating and empowering young girls and women. Ladies to Legends resonates the belief that, when one empowers and educates young girls and women on important matters, they could become instrumental to economic growth and social change. Michelle Brown (Owner Brown's PR) led panelists Kelly Adams (Beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger), Oumi Kulthum (Owner of Demiguard - a budding translation and interpretations company), Tasneem Fredericks (Director of Fredericks Incorporated) and Nombasa …

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Genergy Sponsors The Woodridge Trail Run

The Woodridge Trail Run is to be sponsored by Genergy for the next three years, following an agreement between the race organisers, Big O Sports, Woodridge College and Preparatory School and Port Elizabeth’s leading solar energy supplier. The Woodridge Trail Run sponsored by Genergy takes place on October 20th, 2019. The event features three distances to suit any level of runner: 6km, 14km and 23km. The Woodridge Trail Run is one of the longest-established trail runs in the Eastern Cape, and once a year since 2006, the exclusive Yellow Woods Farm trails are opened to the public for one …

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PE community in shock at tragic death of ‘doer’ Watson – Port Elizabeth Business News

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PE community in shock at tragic death of ‘doer’ Watson: Despite the recent controversies surrounding Watson, Port Elizabeth-based businessman ... Bosasa earned at least R12 billion from government business between 2004 and 2019. Watson’s younger ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Bosasa mystery deepens. Valence Watson: “My (now late) brother Gavin is innocent”: In fact he formed a group called “Concerned Citizens” in Port Elizabeth with Bryan Bird who was a reverend. They tried to get the business community involved to get the message across that the ANC ... Source: "Port …

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Former military doctor to appear before hearing for his views on abortion – Port Elizabeth in the News

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Former military doctor to appear before hearing for his views on abortion: The disciplinary hearing will be open to the public. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 0860 940 940 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 0860 950 950 (VAS rates apply) operating hours between ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Kolisi Wants to Be Beacon of Hope for New Generation of Boks: But after impressing in a youth tournament he won a scholarship to Grey College in Port Elizabeth, an established rugby school, and set out on his current path. He believes there are many other ‘Siya ... Source: "Port …

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Going Down

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just win one tight Test match? – Port Elizabeth in the News

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just win one tight Test match?: Like three Tests against South Africa — two in Johannesburg in 2006 and 2011 and one in Port Elizabeth in 1997 — each of which Australia won by two wickets in thrilling run chases. Also excluded are ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 3 Bedroom House for Sale in Sunridge Park: This great home, is waiting for a family to come along and see its potential. Ample space to create the perfect cosy home, with original features throughout, including beautiful wooden floors. This ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 5 …

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