Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Dr Richard Stretch from NMMU: Director of Madibaz Sport Dr Richard Stretch has achieved a half-century - with his 50th peer-reviewed scientific publication on the eve of a year-long research sabbatical. Dr Stretch's research over the past 25 years has primarily been towards the enhancement of cricket. This is why during his break from the day-to-day running of an increasingly busy and successful Sport Bureau, he will continue … [Read more...] about Dr Richard Stretch
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Hugh Bartis
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Hugh Bartis from NMMU: Hugh Bartis, Head of the Department of Tourism at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), has been appointed by Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk to serve as a member of the Research Policy Expert Forum. The establishment of the Forum is in response to challenges highlighted in the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) which include a lack of clear tourism research in South … [Read more...] about Hugh Bartis
Phinda Runeli
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Phinda Runeli. 14 year old Phinda Runeli obtained a silver medal for the development category at the Nelson Mandela Bay Region of Eskom Science Expo for young scientists and took part in the national competition which was held at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg from 25 to 28 September 2013. Phinda said taking part in the national competition was challenging but has spurred his enthusiasm to compete again. "I have learnt a … [Read more...] about Phinda Runeli
Michelle Buxton
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Michelle Buxton: Former Port Elizabeth resident and Collegiate Schools pupil, Michele Buxton's company, Toolbox Marketing - an international destination marketing agency based in Bardwell, Suffolk in the UK - recently pledged their support to the Ubuntu Foundation. Toolbox Marketing - established in 2000 - will offer marketing and mentoring support and hopes to be able to offer work experience to Ubuntu … [Read more...] about Michelle Buxton
Raymond Weiss
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Raymond Weiss from Zoeys little Lamp: The award for the 2013 overall Senior Citizen of the Year was awarded to Raymond Weiss at a luncheon this afternoon. Raymond beat 5 other category winners to be crowned Senior Citizen of the year. Judging criteria included; Contribution to the East Cape Community and South Africa, Voluntary work beyond paid employment, Excellence in the chosen field, An inspirational role model for the EC … [Read more...] about Raymond Weiss
Steve Burgess
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Steve Burgess from NMMU: The World Marketing Summit has recognised Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School Director Steve Burgess with an award for outstanding contributions to marketing education. The World Marketing Summit annually brings together top marketing scholars and leaders from Business, government and non-profit organisations to discuss important global problems, under the orchestration of Professor … [Read more...] about Steve Burgess
Professor Rossouw von Solms
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Professor Rossouw von Solms from NMMU: Cyber safety expert Professor Rossouw von Solms has been awarded the prestigious South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) Pioneer Award. This award recognises the pioneering role he, the head of the Institute for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Advancement in NMMU’s School of ICT, has played in promoting Computer Science and … [Read more...] about Professor Rossouw von Solms
Jane Stevenson
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Jane Stevenson from Boomtown: In its vision to expand, Boomtown Strategic Brand Agency has added more weight to its senior team in the form of Jane Stevenson as Business Development Director. Jane is a multi-talented business strategist with an impressive track record earned for providing strategic business and brand guidance to some of South Africa’s largest corporates. An entrepreneur, Jane is passionate about unlocking … [Read more...] about Jane Stevenson
Leon van der Westhuizen
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Leon van der Westhuizen from NMMU: Third-year Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Architecture student Leon van der Westhuizen walked away with the honours in a top student design competition. His prize for winning the Caesarstone Student Designer of 2013 Competition is a five-day trip overseas to a design fair of his choice. The tutor lecturer is also awarded the same opportunity. An elated Leon (21), who hails from … [Read more...] about Leon van der Westhuizen
Municipality reaching out to businesses
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is reaching out to businesses with a number of supplier briefing sessions in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch between 2 and 13 September 2013. The campaign is aimed at improving relations between the Municipality and its current suppliers, as well as creating access for aspirant suppliers. The dates, times and venues of each briefing sessions will be held as reflected below: Monday, 02 September 2013 from 10h00 to 15h00 at the Cecil Kapi … [Read more...] about Municipality reaching out to businesses
Barry Hilton
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Barry Hilton. South African and Port Elizabeth Comedy Legend Barry Hilton will be performing at the world famous Harrah's Improv in Las Vegas next week. "What a thrill to be on stage in The Entertainment Capital of The World," says the Lifetime Achiever Recipient. The Improv Comedy Club at Harrah's Las Vegas has been voted Best Las Vegas Comedy Club year in and year out. It is the place where the funniest and freshest faces … [Read more...] about Barry Hilton
Making business happen in Uitenhage
In a recent online survey, 60% of respondents agreed their biggest challenge remains unemployment. This was followed closely by 40% identifying high cost of electricity as a major obstacle. With Youth unemployment approaching 50% in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro according to 2011 Census data, three entrepreneurs will launch the Uitenhage Business Hub on Friday 30 August. "Many students after graduating with a degree or diploma relocate to Gauteng or Cape Town to find employment and … [Read more...] about Making business happen in Uitenhage
Mike Glendinning
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mike Glendinning from VWSA: Mike Glendinning, the Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Sales and Marketing Director has been appointed as Vice President Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Mexico Mike Glendinning was born and bred in Port Elizabeth and holds an Honours degree in Marketing from UNISA. He joined Volkswagen South Africa as a Graduate Trainee in 1985 and has had a long and distinguished career within Sales and … [Read more...] about Mike Glendinning
Petra Hoffmann
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Petra Hoffmann from VWSA: Petra Hoffmann, the Head of Volkswagen Sales and Marketing, Group Genuine Parts and Service in Kassel has been appointed as Sales and Marketing Director for Volkswagen Group South Africa Petra Hoffmann who spent some months at VWSA in the mid-nineties holds a MBA from the University of Saarbruecken in Germany and joined the Volkswagen Group in 1995 as a trainee. She has held various senior positions … [Read more...] about Petra Hoffmann
Brett Hoppe
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Brett Hoppe, the new General Manager at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World. Hoppe has moved back to the Eastern Cape has taken office after working in properties around the world for Sun International over the past 25 years. Hoppe joined Sun International as junior assistant food and beverage manager at the Fish River Sun in 1990. After holding various positions throughout the Sun International group both in … [Read more...] about Brett Hoppe
