Following a tender process, Boomtown has been appointed by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) for marketing/advertising services, and media buying. The proudly Nelson Mandela Bay agency is delighted to be working with the MBDA again, and to be part of the area’s growth, rejuvenation and development. “Everyone here at Boomtown believes in what the MBDA is looking to achieve, and it’s the base of what’s to be a successful partnership,” remarks Boomtown MD, Andrew MacKenzie. Luvuyo … [Read more...] about MBDA appoints Boomtown for marketing services and media buying brief
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Nelson Mandela Bay hosts Eastern Cape leg of Urban Land Dialogue Series
Debating future urban land and spatial restructuring towards inclusivity and greater access to all was the core theme at the Urban Land Dialogue Series hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA). The dialogue series is an initiative by South African Cities Network (SACN) in partnership with the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and partners. Programme Manager from SACN, Geoffrey Bickford outlined the purpose of the dialogues, saying “the dialogues seeks to debate the practicalities and … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay hosts Eastern Cape leg of Urban Land Dialogue Series
Heads Up MBDA – What if gentrification was about healing communities instead of displacing them?
MyPE is aware that the upgrade of areas such as Central and Richmond Hill will bring the fear of 'gentrification' and the possibility of displacing people who can ill afford to travel into the inner city daily in order to work. As the 'change agent' tasked with managing the upgrade we though that maybe the clever people at the Mandela Bay Development Agency would benefit from this TED Talk by Liz Ogbu who is an architect working on spatial justice. Liz Ogbu is an architect who works … [Read more...] about Heads Up MBDA – What if gentrification was about healing communities instead of displacing them?
MBDA appoints seasoned planner, Maartje Weyers, to boost capacity
Port Elizabeth – The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) today announced the appointment of seasoned planner and delivery specialist Maartje Weyers to provide capacity and leadership in accelerating key projects. MBDA Chief Executive Officer Ashraf Adam says “the recent changes in leadership and strategic priorities over the last year at the MBDA have had the unfortunate result of delaying various key projects and hampering the Agency’s performance. The decisions the Board have made and … [Read more...] about MBDA appoints seasoned planner, Maartje Weyers, to boost capacity
Music and Artisan Food
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) is delighted to announce an initiative aimed at the revival of the inner City of Port Elizabeth through a celebration of heritage, arts and display of some of the City’s iconic landmarks. The MBDA in partnership with Baakens Food Truck Company and the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra will host a two -day family oriented, unique combination of music art and artisan food market on Saturday 17th and Sunday the 18th March across three venues, the … [Read more...] about Music and Artisan Food
MBDA innovating development landscapes in Nelson Mandela Bay
MBDA innovating development landscapes in Nelson Mandela Bay: Port Elizabeth, 8 February 2018 — The MBDA is continuing to innovate developing landscapes in Port Elizabeth by keeping spaces such as Kings Beach Skatepark alive. Youngsters from Nelson Mandela Bay braved the rainy and chilly weather and came out in their numbers to compete in the Skateboarding Contest held at King’s Beach Skate Park last month. The aim of the King’s Beach Developmental Skateboarding Contest event is to … [Read more...] about MBDA innovating development landscapes in Nelson Mandela Bay
MBDA think-tank explores the future of Helenvale
Port Elizabeth, 6 February 2018 – Debating future strategies to curb gangsterism, reduce crime and enhance positive development in challenges neighbourhoods and communities was a key objective of the ‘Mandela Bay Think Tank Dialogue’ a multi-disciplinary stakeholder session hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) from Monday 5th till Tuesday 6th. The think-tank, aimed at exploring alternative approaches to development in volatile and fragile communities, brought together … [Read more...] about MBDA think-tank explores the future of Helenvale
Uitenhage in the news: New MBDA boss positive about huge task ahead
New MBDA boss positive about huge task ahead: Adam said the municipality continued to offload properties to the agency. This included the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Tramways Building, Helenvale Resource Centre, Uitenhage Science and Technology Centre, the Campanile, the Donkin Reserve and the Atheneum. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Now you can book for licence renewals: The bookings, which can be made over the telephone or through machines installed at the Uitenhage and Korsten centres, … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: New MBDA boss positive about huge task ahead
Ashraf Adam – Give the man a chance before you go on the attack, Michael!
Coverage by the Herald newspaper before the announcement of Ashraf Adam as the new Mandela Bay Development Agency CEO at the MBDA offces today quoted an anonymous source which said that Adam had failed a psychometric assessment during the stringent MBDA appointment process. Apparently Board Chairman, Phil Goduka refused to reveal the results when asked. At the announcement today Adam made his disappointment in the Herald's reporting known: https://youtu.be/yC6nio4TQz8 … [Read more...] about Ashraf Adam – Give the man a chance before you go on the attack, Michael!
Ashraf Adam appointed as CEO of MBDA
Ashraf Adam - the former interim CEO of the MBDA appointed as CEO of MBDA on a 5 year contract as from 1 February 2018. Chosen as he was; “The best candidate in terms of vision, skills and competencies.” #MBDA #portelizabeth #nelsonmamdelabay #alanstraton #straton #mype @luvuyo_bangazi - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Ashraf Adam appointed as CEO of MBDA
MBDA ready to execute a revised, smart and socioeconomically oriented mandate
21 December 2017 – The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) today reflects on challenges and progress made in 2017. This is the year the Agency had billed as a year of transition and consolidation. The MBDA was established fourteen years (14yrs) ago by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) to spearhead the rejuvenation of the inner city of Port Elizabeth. The MBDA which began its operations in 2004, a year after incorporation is synonymous with some of the major developments that have … [Read more...] about MBDA ready to execute a revised, smart and socioeconomically oriented mandate
MBDA welcomes another clean audit for 2015/16 financial year
22nd June, Port Elizabeth – The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) Board Chairperson Phil Goduka today welcomed the confirmation by the Auditor General that the Agency had retained its clean audit status for the 2015/16 financial period, its fourth consecutive such audit result. On Wednesday (21st), Auditor General Kimi Makwetu announced the audit outcomes of South Africa’s 263 local municipalities and their entities for the financial period 2015 / 2016. The MBDA is one of ten institutions … [Read more...] about MBDA welcomes another clean audit for 2015/16 financial year
MBDA and Municipality thwart attempted fraudsters
Employees from the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Budget and Treasury Directorate thwarted the efforts from attempted swindlers to siphon money from the city’s coffers. MBDA officials received an e-mail and a phone call from a fraudster claiming to be Bevan Zwane, a treasury official from the municipality, stating that the municipal banking account has changed. Money owed to the municipality by MBDA must therefore be sent to this new … [Read more...] about MBDA and Municipality thwart attempted fraudsters
MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’
MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’: TOGETHERNESS: The Friends of the Athenaeum host ongoing jam/network sessions at the Athenaeum building in Central, Port Elizabeth. MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’ Port Elizabeth, 21 April 2017 – The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) is inviting artists in Nelson Mandela Bay to join the “Friends of the Athenaeum” group. Members will receive numerous benefits when using Athenaeum building in Central, Port … [Read more...] about MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’
Ironman development initiative delivers results
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) after consultation with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality decided to pilot a performance based Ironman triathlon development programme geared for world champs in 2018. The agency put out a call for entries in February inviting all interested previously disadvantaged athletes to submit their biographies and 2016 race results for consideration. Six places were made available with one reserved for a new entrant to the Iron distance format. Over 20 entries … [Read more...] about Ironman development initiative delivers results
