Many communities have experienced local regeneration thanks to art projects inspiring people to take pride in their surroundings and creating community spaces for all to enjoy. The arts have been shown to increase empathy towards others, a side effect of which reduces social tension and discrimination. The Mandela Bay Development Agency is proud to be the host venue and sponsor of the first Eastern Cape Fashion and Design Council (EDFDC) taking place during Heritage Month on Friday, 13th … [Read more...] about First Eastern Cape Fashion and Design Council
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Illegal dumping in Central
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) in association with Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s (NMBM) will be leading community members and stakeholders in a Central clean up awareness campaign on the 12th July at 09h00. In 2018, the MBDA embarked on the awareness campaign in Cuyler Crescent, Gordon Terrace, Belmont Terrace, Parliament and Rink Street where 317 general waste bags and 17 recycle bags were collected. This was done in an effort to enforce waste management by-laws and address … [Read more...] about Illegal dumping in Central
Expect Road Closures
The MBDA has advised that the Baakens pedestrian bridge contractor got received a permit to transport the Baakens River Valley steel bridge over the next three days: 4 to 8 July 2019, between 9.00am to 15.00pm from Uitenhage to Baakens Valley. The steel bridge will take up to 3 hours to transport to site. The plan is to leave Uitenhage each day at 9.00am and arrive at about 12.00pm on those three days. the MBDA will keep us updated if there are any changes to the plan. … [Read more...] about Expect Road Closures
MBDA to host inner-city renewal stakeholder engagement
The Mandela Bay Development Agency is hosting a stakeholder engagement on the renewal of the inner-city, on 29 May from 17h00 to 19h00 at the Old Tramways Building. MBDA is seeking a collaborative mandate from the Nelson Mandela Bay citizens around the development of the Central Business District (CBD). The CBD is considered to be the backbone of the city as is provides place of work, municipal administration, business support and schooling. The Agency has received various inquires about the … [Read more...] about MBDA to host inner-city renewal stakeholder engagement
Stadium Performance to Come Under Review
During MPAC’s interrogation of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Annual Report, the Committee expressed great concern in the performance of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) in the achievement of its Key Performance Indicators for the 2017/2018 financial year. One area of this was the management of the NMB Stadium, where indications of a poor governance environment was identified. This was evidenced by a lack of policies and procedures being implemented. On Friday 17 May 2019 the … [Read more...] about Stadium Performance to Come Under Review
Baakens River Pedestrian Bridge
One lane of Lower Valley Road between North Union Street and Upper Valley Road will be affected by the moving of the drill rig that necessary to drill piles for the proposed Baakens River Pedestrian Bridge between 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 19 February 2019. A stop – go operation will be in place for the duration of the closure of the one lane, whilst the drill rig is being moved from Produce Street to Lower Valley Road. Traffic Control vehicles with yellow warning lights will be in the … [Read more...] about Baakens River Pedestrian Bridge
Koliswa Mgijima – First Female CFO at MBDA
After much introspection that included an opportunity for a structural reorganization to reinforce performance and capacity in the agency, the Mandela Bay Development Agency made strides in ensuring that crucial executive roles are realized. In doing so, former Chief Financial Officer, Ashwin Daya, assumed a new role as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, a position which was identified as a gap in continuously managing and mitigating risks to the Agency’s objectives. Following Daya’s new … [Read more...] about Koliswa Mgijima – First Female CFO at MBDA
R40m Singaphi Street Environmental upgrade Completed
The Mandela Bay Development Agency and community celebrated the completion of the R40 million Singaphi Street environmental upgrade programme in New Brighton on Thursday (06 Dec). “This project is the first major intervention by the MBDA to the townships of Nelson Mandela Bay since the Agency was established primarily to focus on Central Business District rejuvenation”, said MBDA Spokesperson, Luvuyo Bangazi. Speaking to the community, MBDA’s engineer representative and SME’s coordinator, … [Read more...] about R40m Singaphi Street Environmental upgrade Completed
2 Years Down the Line with the MBDA
In less than 2 years the NMB Stadium is on a path to sustainability under the care of the MBDA. The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) was formed in 2004 with its initial objective being the urban regeneration of the Central Business District (CBD) of Port Elizabeth. The Agency commenced with its work through the development of an Inner-city Local Spatial Development Framework Plan (LSDF) in 2006. During this period, the company evolved from an inner-city Mandate Area focus, extending to … [Read more...] about 2 Years Down the Line with the MBDA
MBDA backed triathletes ready for Ironman World Champs
Thembile Nxele, Siyabulela Mpengesi and Peter Gatangi made history in January and June this year by being the only previously disadvantaged triathletes to have made the cut to race the Ironman 70.3 world championship on merit alone. The trio who were selected through an open call by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) back in 2017 to be part of a program to assist athletes of colour were successful in landing World Champs participation slots after a gruelling qualification process. The … [Read more...] about MBDA backed triathletes ready for Ironman World Champs
The End of Days for Boet
Telkom Park (Boet Erasmus) stadium is finally making way for new catalytic developments. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Rano Kayser, Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) Board Chairperson Mputumi Phil Goduka and CEO Ashraf Adam were in high spirits as they took the lead at an event held to mark the final push to demolish the old Boet Erasmus stadium. Rayno Kayser who led the municipal delegation said “the … [Read more...] about The End of Days for Boet
Route 67 Showreel – MBDA [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Sometimes looking back and comparing to today is a GOOD thing! https://youtu.be/gtY1Z4saN9Q Mandela Bay Development Agency Presentation Show reel outlining the Route 67. Click HERE to find more 'Mandela Bay Development Agency' videos. Mandela Bay Development Agency video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE … [Read more...] about Route 67 Showreel – MBDA [video]
Which design would YOU choose for the Baakens pedestrian bridge
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) an entity of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is charged with the revitalization and rejuvenation of specific mandate areas of Nelson Mandela Bay. Since inception in 2003 the MBDA has been instrumental in the redevelopment of areas such as Kings Beach, Singaphi Street in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth Central Business District, Helenvale Township, Uitenhage Central Business District, the lower Baakens Valley and various other areas within the … [Read more...] about Which design would YOU choose for the Baakens pedestrian bridge
Open invitation to submit ideas for new City landmark and iconic destination
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) through the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) extends a warm and excited welcome to all South African citizens to submit innovative ideas for the development of an iconic, world class precinct to celebrate and honour the City’s namesake Tata Nelson Mandela’s contribution to South Africa. The landmark precinct is to be the identity of the City of Nelson Mandela Bay showcasing and celebrating all the different cultures and heritages represented in our … [Read more...] about Open invitation to submit ideas for new City landmark and iconic destination
MBDA appoints Magnetic Storm to panel of accredited event services providers
Following a tender process, Magnetic Storm has been appointed by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) as one of the accredited event service providers for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. “The appointment of a panel of accredited service providers is part of our remit to broaden the pool of service providers and offer opportunities to various businesses in the Bay,” remarks Luvuyo Bangazi, MBDA marketing and communications manager. “By having the right providers in place, we can elevate … [Read more...] about MBDA appoints Magnetic Storm to panel of accredited event services providers
