A MyPE.co.za 'Danny Jordaan' selected video for you: Now when the World Cup is lifted high over the head of the victorious captain on July 11 2010 the organizers want you to pause and remember a group of determined prisoners who stood up for freedom. Danny Jordaan, the head of the 2010 Local Organizing Committee, is making the link the between the World Cup final falling on the 47th anniversary of the arrest of the Rivonia trialists on July 11 1963. The accused … [Read more...] about Business 2010 – Rivonia Trialists
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Azwinndini Muronga
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Azwinndini Muronga from NMMU: Theoretical physicist and highly-regarded science educator Prof Azwinndini Muronga takes up his appointment as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's new dean of science on April 1. Prof Muronga started his tertiary education at the University of Venda with a BSc degree in Mathematics and Physics, then enrolled for a BSc (Honours) and Masters of Science (MSc) degrees in Physics at the … [Read more...] about Azwinndini Muronga
Dr Ismail Lagardien
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Dr Ismail Lagardien from NMMU: Dr Ismail Lagardien – who has two decades of experience in an academic and policy environment, and 15 years' experience as a journalist – is the new Dean of Business and Economic Sciences at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Dr Lagardien, who starts at NMMU on April 1, studied political economy at the London School of Economics, and went on to complete a master's degree in international … [Read more...] about Dr Ismail Lagardien
Faith Lelaka
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Faith Lelaka from VWSA: 1 March 2016, marked a significant day at VWSA as Faith Lelaka, took up the position of Unit Head of the Paint Shop. This is the first time a black woman has been appointed at this level in the Production environment. Faith started as an in-service trainee in February 1999 and has spent most of her VW career in and around the Paint Shop. In 16 years she has worked her way from a technician in the … [Read more...] about Faith Lelaka
Henning Jens
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Henning Jens from VWSA: Henning Jens has been appointed by Volkswagen Group South Africa as one of two new Directors to its Board of Management. Jens has taken over from Carsten Stapel as the Finance Director. Henning joins Volkswagen Group South Africa from Volkswagen Osnabruck in German where he was the Chief Finance Officer and Board Member for Finance Controlling, IT and Purchasing. His previous positions include serving … [Read more...] about Henning Jens
Stefan Mecha
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Stefan Mecha from VWSA: Stefan Mecha has been appointed by Volkswagen Group South Africa as one of two new Directors to its Board of Management. Mecha succeeded Petra Hoffmann as the Director for Sales and Marketing. Stefan worked in Hamburg, Germany as the Regional Director for Sales and Marketing for Northern Germany before joining Volkswagen Group South Africa. He has previously held senior positions in the Volkswagen … [Read more...] about Stefan Mecha
EP Kings confirm provisional liquidation order
EP Rugby officially confirmed today that a provisional liquidation order was granted by Judge Eksteen in the Port Elizabeth High Court this morning - Thursday 10 March 2016. The provisional court order means EP Rugby Pty Ltd have until the 10th of May to address the current financial challenges being faced. It is important to note that the provisional liquidation does not impact on the day to day operations of the Pty Ltd in any way. This means that EP Rugby Pty Ltd will continue with … [Read more...] about EP Kings confirm provisional liquidation order
Andrew Binning
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Andrew Binning from Inkanyezi: Inkanyezi Events' CEO Andrew Binning was voted in as the new Deputy Chairman of the Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) board. The announcement was made at EXSA's national AGM in February. Binning, who is also the Chair of the Organisers' Forum of EXSA, is the only Eastern Cape board member representing a sector dominated by Gauteng, Durban and Cape Town. Binning … [Read more...] about Andrew Binning
Troy Zunckel
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Troy Zunckel from Baywest Mall: The Eastern Cape retail sector is set to benefit from key global insights when South African expatriate Troy Zunckel returns to the country after more than a decade of international retail experience in Dubai. Zunckel heads to Port Elizabeth's R2-billion Baywest Mall in April, taking the reins from outgoing GM Sonja de Necker, who will be taking up a fresh retail challenge in Lagos, Nigeria, at … [Read more...] about Troy Zunckel
Andrew MacKenzie
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Andrew MacKenzie from Boomtown: Andrew MacKenzie, Boomtown’s MD, is set to join seven other phenomenal judges to decide which South African creatives from the brand communications industry will be heading to Cannes for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity during this year’s Cannes Young Lions Competition. Drawing on their years of experience and expert opinion, the eight judges … [Read more...] about Andrew MacKenzie
Your business has feelings
A business is not just a logo, a brand or a balance sheet; nor is it just a payoff line, or a piece of paper. It’s not just the building it’s housed in. It’s not just the staff and leadership. The business itself is just like a person, it has an identity, name, culture, history, a future and a value system that responds to praise, pain, effort and recognition. It can shrivel up under long-term strain and thrive if nurtured. It’s alive with impetus, and has a can be hurt or helped. It has friends … [Read more...] about Your business has feelings
Military exercise highlights business opportunities
The Armed Forces Day celebrations being hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay help highlight the opportunities for local businesses and investors, according to Sadick Davids, Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Business Development Manager: Metals. "Nelson Mandela Bay has most of the infrastructure and capacity in place to become the African hub for the maintenance, upgrading and manufacturing of military vehicles and equipment. "As we first saw with Exercise Shared Accord in 2013 the port and road … [Read more...] about Military exercise highlights business opportunities
Ronney Ncwadi
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Ronney Ncwadi from NMMU: Associate Professor of Economics Ronney Ncwadi – an expert in his field, with years of experience in the banking sector – is the new head of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s Department of Economics. "Prof Ncwadi is a true leader in his field. Under his leadership, the Department will surely develop, with new projects and insights exposing our students to renewal and revival," said School of … [Read more...] about Ronney Ncwadi
Happiness in the real estate business is a choice…choose well – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Happiness in the real estate business is a choice...choose well by The Port Elizabeth Property Blog: Are you happy?What a silly question, but also profound in its simplicity.People often make the assumption, that other people are happy because the people are working, from time to time smile and get on with their colleagues.But are they really happy?Happiness is such a wide concept that can be expanded in so many ways - but let's for the … [Read more...] about Happiness in the real estate business is a choice…choose well – Featured Blog
NMMU KZN Business School welcomes young professionals to the MBA and PDBA programmes
Port Elizabeth, 5 February 2016 – THE Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Business School this week welcomed its first class from KwaZulu-Natal to its PE campus in Summerstrand. The students are all signed up for the MBA and PDBA study orientation week, following the school’s launch and opening of the new Durban satellite office last year. With the new intake from Durban, the NMMU Business School’s formal graduate degree programmes are now available in six major cities including … [Read more...] about NMMU KZN Business School welcomes young professionals to the MBA and PDBA programmes
