After faithfully serving the needs of industry and citizens one gets the sense that the Port of Port Elizabeth is grappling with change. It must be hard to become the older ugly sister when compared to the spanking new, shiny Port of Nqura just across the bay? Factor in the constant flak that the Port comes in for on an environmental level around the Manganese Ore facility and Tank Farm and one realises just why it has become distinctly 'unsexy' to be associated with the Port in an official … [Read more...] about A suggestion for the Port of Port Elizabeth
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More jobs and training opportunities in Nelson Mandela Bay
A new job means more to the people of Nelson Mandela Bay – who are benefitting from an upturn in the job market thanks to Coega Industrial Development Zone investors who have recently come online – its symbolizes the new heights the city can reach. As FAW (SA) as well as DCD Wind Towers, Agni Steels (SA), start operations in the Coega IDZ, a couple of hundred jobs have opened up to the local market. For Bongani Moni, new FAW warehouse manager, it means growth personally and … [Read more...] about More jobs and training opportunities in Nelson Mandela Bay
Port Elizabeth in the News on 26 May 2014
Heyneke has reason to smile - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za05/26/2014Sydney Morning HeraldHeyneke has reason to smileSPORT24... forthcoming matches, which start with the clash with Nick Mallett's World XV at Newlands on 7 June before proceeding to Durban and Nelspr more... The kids who go to the trash can - Independent Online - iol.co.za05/26/2014Independent OnlineThe kids who go to the trash canIndependent OnlineHe's found out he was born prematurely in a Port Elizabeth hospital, … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 26 May 2014
Port Elizabeth in the News on 13 May 2014
Move to slash international airfares to Durban - Citizen - citizen.co.za05/13/2014Move to slash international airfares to DurbanCitizenTo stimulate growth in domestic travel, South African's low-cost airline Mango, which also exhibited at the indaba, announced it would increase more... Tres semanas de huelga portuaria en Port Elizabeth, Sudáfrica - Prensa Latina - prensa-latina.cu05/13/2014Tres semanas de huelga portuaria en Port Elizabeth, SudáfricaPrensa Latina13 de mayo de 2014, … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 13 May 2014
Fired up Furnaces start billet production at new Coega steel mill
Jubilation was palpable on site at Agni Steels SA this week as the company fired up its furnaces to start production at its R400-million, state-of-the-art steel mill in the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ). Agni Steels' venture is the first ever black-owned steel mill in the country and is a testament to the value of the Minerals Beneficiation Bill passed in 2011. In celebration of the milestone, the Agni Steels India directors were in South Africa to oversee the momentous … [Read more...] about Fired up Furnaces start billet production at new Coega steel mill
Port Elizabeth in the News on 6 April 2014
Phalula shines in Cape Town - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za04/06/2014Phalula shines in Cape TownSPORT24... finish in the top three of the Grand Prix this year." The winner of the annual Grand Prix is the runner who accumulates the most points in the five 10km Chal more... Pistorius to take the stand as defence presents its case - The New Age Online - thenewage.co.za04/06/2014Pistorius to take the stand as defence presents its caseThe New Age Online"That has been put on the back … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 6 April 2014
Port Elizabeth in the News on 4 April 2014
The Eastern Cape Princess - Grocott's Mail Online - grocotts.co.za04/04/2014The Eastern Cape PrincessGrocott's Mail OnlineA "triple threat", down to earth, the class clown, and an ambassador for the Eastern Cape: this is how Ziphozakhe Zokufa, the Miss SA runner up, more... Wales should take Gareth Davies to South Africa - Dwayne Peel - BBC News - bbc.co.uk04/04/2014BBC NewsWales should take Gareth Davies to South Africa - Dwayne PeelBBC News... now for someone else to come in … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 4 April 2014
Port Elizabeth in the News on 29 March 2014
Lengthy jail terms for Eastern Cape 6 - News24 - news24.com03/29/2014Lengthy jail terms for Eastern Cape 6News24Johannesburg - Six men convicted for murder and robbery were sentenced to lengthy jail terms by the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Friday, Eastern more... Lengthy jail terms for six E Cape murderers - Independent Online - iol.co.za03/28/2014Independent OnlineLengthy jail terms for six E Cape murderersIndependent OnlinePort Elizabeth - Six men convicted for murder and … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 29 March 2014
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber responds to SOPA 2014
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber notes that Premier Noxolo Kieviet addressed a number of issues affecting the Eastern Cape neglected by the recent State of the Nation address. As the premier so eloquently stated: as a province we continue to grieve the loss the son of our soil, Madiba. His legacy, says Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO, Kevin Hustler, is one of hope and a vision for the future. "The province is in critical need of the effective implementation of strategies for … [Read more...] about The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber responds to SOPA 2014
Port Elizabeth in the News on 16 February 2014
Watson unlikely for Port Elizabeth - espncricinfo.com02/16/2014ESPNcricinfo.comWatson unlikely for Port ElizabethESPNcricinfo.comShane Watson will not return to Australia's Test XI in South Africa until he can bowl, effectively ruling him out of the second Te more... Oscar Pistorius remarks on 'devastating accident' that killed Reeva Steenkamp - CTV News - ctvnews.ca02/14/2014Oscar Pistorius remarks on 'devastating accident' that killed Reeva SteenkampCTV NewsNo … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 16 February 2014
Port Elizabeth in the News on 13 February 2014
A year on and PE silently mourns - Independent Online - iol.co.za02/13/2014Independent OnlineA year on and PE silently mournsIndependent OnlineCape Town - Hype surrounding the Oscar Pistorius murder trial is mounting globally as the first anniversary of Reeva Steenkamp's more... [UPDATED] Mn ore shipment delays feared amid logistics disruptions at Port ... (subscription) - metalbulletin.com02/12/2014[UPDATED] Mn ore shipment delays feared amid logistics disruptions at Port … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 13 February 2014
Could 2014 be the tipping point for Coega?
With 2013 in the bag, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is looking forward to an exciting 2014. "2014 will bring more construction activity in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), new investment and a series of corporate social investment (CSI) coups," says Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of marketing and communications. Coega's business managers also say that despite challenges relating to the global economic climate and changes in funding models of IDZs to Special Economic Zones … [Read more...] about Could 2014 be the tipping point for Coega?
Port Elizabeth in the News on 27 November 2013
South Africa bowl; Tsotsobe, McLaren in - espncricinfo.com11/27/2013ESPNcricinfo.comSouth Africa bowl; Tsotsobe, McLaren inESPNcricinfo.comIt is actually a good start. Only 2 wickets lost so far at 95/2 in 19 overs. The batsmen out are hafeez and jamshed. Jamshed is t more... South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: 2nd ODI, Port Elizabeth - IBNLive - ibnlive.in.com11/27/2013IBNLiveSouth Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: 2nd ODI, Port ElizabethIBNLiveFile photo of ground staff bringing the covers … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 27 November 2013
Port Elizabeth in the News on 21 October 2013
Proteas ready for tri-nations challenge - SuperSport - supersport.com10/21/2013SuperSportProteas ready for tri-nations challengeSuperSportProteas' coach Elize Kotze says her netball players are focused ahead of their match against Trinidad and Tobago at the NMMU Indoor Sport more... Father and son release PE hostages - Eyewitness News - ewn.co.za10/21/2013Father and son release PE hostagesEyewitness NewsCAPE TOWN - Port Elizabeth police say all hostages inside a pharmacy in Seaview have … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 21 October 2013
Port Elizabeth in the News on 18 October 2013
China Manganese Ore Market Movement (2013-10-18) News - metal.com10/18/2013China Manganese Ore Market Movement (2013-10-18)Metal.com NewsOffers of South African high-iron manganese ore were hiked by RMB 0.5/mtu on Friday for three reasons. First, maintenance at port Elizabet more... SA scores home ground advantage for tri-nations netball - SuperSport - supersport.com10/18/2013SuperSportSA scores home ground advantage for tri-nations netballSuperSportSouth Africa will maximise their home … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 18 October 2013
