Award-winning journalist Yolandé Stander will aim to make industry news more accessible to the man in the street in her new role as business reporter for The Herald, which forms part of the Times Media stable. Stander, who is based in Port Elizabeth, was appointed to the country's oldest daily newspaper in January following stints as senior reporter at the daily as well as the Weekend Post, one of its sister publications. According to Stander, her aim is to move away from typical, … [Read more...] about Yolande Stander is all business
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Business confidence rebounds
Business confidence in December 2012 improved to 93 points from 91.7 points in November 2012, said the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) on Wednesday. Editor's Notes: Hands up if you think this increase in confidence could have something to do with the visit by a certain portly gentleman from the North Pole? "The BCI improved from 91.7 points in November 2012 to 93 in December 2012, but it is still not at a convincing level to investors. "The BCI was 6.1 points below its … [Read more...] about Business confidence rebounds
Coega Dairy
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, the Coega Dairy: After just one year in business, the Coega Dairy, located in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), has scooped its first national award from the Shoprite Group for Housebrand/Private Labels Supplier of the Year. They were honoured at an awards ceremony in Stellenbosch earlier this month. Coega Dairy opened their doors in November 2011 and has since been a supplier of Housebrand/Private Labels for … [Read more...] about Coega Dairy
Mthubanzi Mniki
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mthubanzi Mniki from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is pleased to announce that Mr Mthubanzi Mniki has joined the Communications Subdirectorate as Media Management Officer. Submitted by: Marthie Nel on behalf of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Click here to see more PE Movers and Shakers. Click here to submit your or your company achievements. … [Read more...] about Mthubanzi Mniki
Deirdre Elphick-Moore
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Deirdre Elphick-Moore from The Office Coach: Co-founder, Deirdre Elphick-Moore, makes the Bay’s Top 40 Under 40 The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is showcasing the new face of business in Nelson Mandela Bay. Co-founder of The Office Coach, Deirdre Elphick-Moore, has been named among the 2012 Top 40 Under 40 achievers, innovators and entrepreneurs by a high-calibre panel of judges. Humble about her achievement, … [Read more...] about Deirdre Elphick-Moore
Magdalene Pokbaas
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Magdalene Pokbaas from Volkswagen South Africa: The Volkswagen Group recently presented its 'Best Apprentice Award 2012' to its top young achievers from all over the world. Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) Mechatronics technician, Magdalene Pokbaas was one of the talent recipients at this year's international awards. The accolades for excellence and professional competence during vocational training were presented to a … [Read more...] about Magdalene Pokbaas
Liza Wilmot
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Liza Wilmot from Volkswagen South Africa: Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) human resources employee Liza Wilmot has won a prestigious accolade at the 56th gala convention of the HR industry's professional body, the Institute for People Management (IPM). Wilmot, Volkswagen Production Academy manager, received the coveted Human Resources Business Partner of the Year award. With just four awards presented – including CEO … [Read more...] about Liza Wilmot
Boomtown
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Boomtown: After Boomtown’s success of winning a 2012 CLIO Award in New York earlier this month, as well as an Assegai, it was announced that they are adding an Epica Award to their existing trophy cabinet for the Always On Direct Marketing campaign implemented for global power generation service provider, Aggreko. The Epica awards were created in 1987 focusing on Europe only and have for the first time opened the awards to … [Read more...] about Boomtown
Deirdre Fibiger
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Deirdre Fibiger from Property Network: Deirdre Fibiger has maintained her excellent achievement standards and for the second year in a row, having made the top ten again in the Greyvensteins Top Achiever awards for the Real Estate industry. These awards recognise the top achievers in real estate and the competition is tough at the top section, with sometimes marginal differences between top positions. To make the top ten two … [Read more...] about Deirdre Fibiger
Andrew Binning
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Andrew Binning from Inkanyezi: South African Automotive Week took top honours at the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa's Annual Awards Function at Monte Casino in Johannesburg last night (21 November). The 3rd edition of South African Automotive Week (SAAW), hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay during October, was recognised as South Africa's Best Confex (exhibition held alongside a conference) in … [Read more...] about Andrew Binning
Vovee
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Vovee from EC Talent: Top gospel musician Sivuyile "Vovee" Batala is over the moon after being nominated for the SABC Crown Gospel Awards taking place on the November 18 in KwaZulu Natal. Although this is Vovee's first nomination for an award at national level, it is long overdue. Vovee has made a tremendous contribution towards the development of music in the Eastern Cape both as a producer and artist. Born in Bhisho, Vovee … [Read more...] about Vovee
Pierre Dorfling
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Pierre Dorfling from Boomtown: Pierre Dorfling has been headhunted from Quirk E-Marketing to join the Boomtown national agency network as its digital guru. Pierre combines his love for strategic problem solving to create unique marketing functions in the ever-changing digital space. Boomtown MD Wayne Harrison said of the appointment: “Pierre’s practical mind allows him to solve problems and issues in the digital space … [Read more...] about Pierre Dorfling
Motse Mfuleni
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Motse Mfuleni from Vodacom Uitenhage: On the opening of his first Vodacom franchise shop at the Kwanobuhle Shopping Centre on the corner of Matanzima and Bereng Roads in Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage on 1 November 2012. This shop is one of 18 official Vodacom branded stores in the Eastern Cape and falls under Motse's Imbizo Group brand. Staff are highly incentivised and looking forward to success in this very competitive … [Read more...] about Motse Mfuleni
New Branch of Mr Soapy and Mrs Goodies
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mr Soapy & Mrs Goodies on the opening of a new branch in Newton Park: Did you know that for stains on fabric, the quick application of cold water is vital. Mr Soapy offers free professional advice for removal because using the incorrect product, is worse than doing nothing at all. Removable stains have specific "antidotes" otherwise they may be irreversibly set. In 4th Avenue, Newton Park, you will find treasures & … [Read more...] about New Branch of Mr Soapy and Mrs Goodies
Prof Rossouw von Solms
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Prof Rossouw von Solms from NMMU: Prof Rossouw von Solms, director of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Institute for Information and Communication Technology Advancement (IICTA), is one of the country's leading experts in information security. Focusing specifically on the human aspects of information security, he is determined to instil a culture of e-safety through education, tackling such issues as safe banking … [Read more...] about Prof Rossouw von Solms
