Joy for City, more woe for Ajax: At the weekend, it was no different. City trekked to Port Elizabeth and defeated Chippa United 2-1 with goals from Lebogang Manyama and Judas Moseamedi. Ajax, at home at the Cape Town Stadium, lost 2-1 courtesy of a last-gasp strike from Maritzburg United ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Boks loss to Italy should force a Super Rugby format re-think: The ANC has insisted on a Super Rugby franchise based in Port Elizabeth, the Southern Kings, that is … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Joy for City, more woe for Ajax
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Russians urged to invest more in South Africa
Russians urged to invest more in South Africa: The Deputy Director-General of Trade and Investment at the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), Ms Pumla Ncapayi has urged Russian companies to increase their investments in South Africa. Ncapayi was delivering a keynote address at the South Africa-Russia Business Council that took place in Pretoria today. The session was held on the sidelines of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) that is hosted by South … [Read more...] about Russians urged to invest more in South Africa
Fifth annual Stokvel Day draws more than 1000 members to event
Fifth annual Stokvel Day draws more than 1000 members to event: STOKVEL DAY: Munir Jeeva, CEO of Afri-Save Cash and Carry was joined by Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor Mongameli Bobani (right) at the fifth annual Afri-Save Stokvel Day in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. Port Elizabeth, 16 November 2016 – Afri-Save Cash and Carry hosted more than 1400 stokvel members from Nelson Mandela Bay, at its fifth annual Stokvel Day event, themed the Big Five in Uitenhage. The Afri-Save Stokvel Day aimed to … [Read more...] about Fifth annual Stokvel Day draws more than 1000 members to event
PE in the news: Weather Update: More thunderstorms forecast as Supermoon brings extreme high seas
Weather Update: More thunderstorms forecast as Supermoon brings extreme high seas: A warning for a storm surge expected between Plett and Port Elizabeth has also been issued by the SA Weather Service. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has also issued a warning for South Africans to exercise extreme caution around coastal regions ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Rotary's Tree of Joy on Algoa Cares: The Tree of Joy is an annual drive by Rotary. Port Elizabeth West, to ensure as … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Weather Update: More thunderstorms forecast as Supermoon brings extreme high seas
More SA men turn to robotic prostrate cancer surgery option
Netcare study affirms the value of robotic surgery as treatment of choice for prostate cancer – More and more SA men turn to robotic option: A procedure is performed at the robotic surgery centre at Netcare Waterfall City Hospital in Midrand, Johannesburg. The results of a Netcare study, which draws on the data from the 500 prostate procedures conducted at the three Netcare hospitals offering robotic-assisted surgery, confirm that robotic surgery offers excellent outcomes and effective early … [Read more...] about More SA men turn to robotic prostrate cancer surgery option
Revitalisation of Industrial Parks Programme Creating More Jobs
Revitalisation of Industrial Parks Programme Creating More Jobs: The Revitalisation of Industrial Parks Programme is creating jobs in and around townships and rural communities. This was said by the Minister of Trade and Industry during the launch of the Komani Industrial Park revitalisation project that was held by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in collaboration with the Provincial and local Government of the Chris Hani District Municipality as well as its agency (Chris Hani … [Read more...] about Revitalisation of Industrial Parks Programme Creating More Jobs
King Williams Town news: 45 more pupils admitted to hospital as province battles diarrhoea outbreak
45 more pupils admitted to hospital as province battles diarrhoea outbreak: Forty-five pupils from Luphondweni High School were admitted to Grey hospital in King Williams Town this morning as the health and education departments battle diarrhoea outbreak at schools in the King Williams Town area. Health spokesman Siyanda Manana ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. All’s well that starts well: Though the exam went off without a hitch, a group of about 200 pupils marched on De Vos … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: 45 more pupils admitted to hospital as province battles diarrhoea outbreak
PE in the news: Sanral in R1.4bn upgrade of 13 roads, with R5bn more to be spent
Sanral in R1.4bn upgrade of 13 roads, with R5bn more to be spent: The roads upgraded between April and March this year include: The construction of Baywest interchange in Port Elizabeth along the N2, at a cost of R350m; Resealing the N2 between Qumbu and Mt Frere – R55m; Maintenance of the R72 between Keiskamma River ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Panayiotou back in PE court: Johannesburg - A pre-trial conference is expected to get under way in the Port Elizabeth High Court on … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Sanral in R1.4bn upgrade of 13 roads, with R5bn more to be spent
PE in the news: Doek on Fleek: The women cheering on more women to wrap themselves in success
Doek on Fleek: The women cheering on more women to wrap themselves in success: They are two women: one from a wealthy family in Johannesburg, the other from a township in Port Elizabeth. In just two months, they’ve set the Internet on fire with one message: the doek. Doek on Fleek (on Fleek meaning ‘cool’) is the name of the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Mandela Day munch more than a mouthful: The campaign was officially launched by Mandla Mandela at the Boardwalk in Port … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Doek on Fleek: The women cheering on more women to wrap themselves in success
PEPFAR Investing More Than $410 Million Towards an AIDS-Free Generation in South Africa
PEPFAR Investing More Than 0 Million Towards an AIDS-Free Generation in South Africa: The U.S. government, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has approved 2016 Country Operational Plan (COP16) programming and funding of $ 410 million (R 5.7 billion) towards the goal of achieving an AIDS-free generation for South Africa. COP16 will continue the work of COP15 and be implemented from October 2016 to September 2017. In addition to COP16, … [Read more...] about PEPFAR Investing More Than $410 Million Towards an AIDS-Free Generation in South Africa
Wind project to inject more than R800m into local community
Wind project to inject more than R800m into local community: WIND TALK: Kouga Wind Farm CEO Lukhanyo Ndube (second from right) chats to pupils from the North West (from left) Thabang Mere (19), Patience Pitso (16) and Amantle Makubalo (17) visiting as part of a Department of Energy Learners’ Focus Week programme. The group were visiting Oyster Bay and the neighbouring Umzamowethu community to hear about the wind farm and the career opportunities which the renewable energy sector has to offer. … [Read more...] about Wind project to inject more than R800m into local community
Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds: Native Olympia oysters, which once thrived along the Pacific Northwest coast until over-harvesting and habitat loss all but wiped them out, have a built-in resistance to ocean acidification during a key shell-building phase after spawning, according to a new study. Researchers believe this may have implications for the future of the commercial oyster industry. … [Read more...] about Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog
Please Sir I Want Some More! – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Please Sir I Want Some More!: Physical: Advantage CBD / Mental: Advantage CBD | Ill 9 years 9 months … I’m into week four of Oxpola tablets. Each week the dosage has been increased. But we forgot to collect on Saturday. So, I made do on Sunday. On Monday morning we collected the rest. The label read take two tablets once daily. That I did on Monday and Tuesday. I also felt horrible all day on Tuesday. And I was … [Read more...] about Please Sir I Want Some More! – Featured Blog
Deep-water seaweed evolved into a multi-cellular plant more than 540 million years ago – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Deep-water seaweed evolved into a multi-cellular plant more than 540 million years ago by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: The discovery of a deep-water seaweed that evolved into a multi-cellular plant more than 540 million years ago has added a new branch to the tree of life, according to biologists. Marine Biology News — ScienceDaily Click here to visit Expert Tours. Read more here: … [Read more...] about Deep-water seaweed evolved into a multi-cellular plant more than 540 million years ago – Featured Blog
Why universities should start taking social media far more seriously
Why universities should start taking social media far more seriously by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University: Social media can benefit or harm universities – and it must be carefully managed. ShutterstockSocial media is a risky space. Many people have learned this the hard way – 2016 began with several South Africans losing their jobs after making racist comments on Facebook and Twitter. Social media has also been used to expose people who hold racist views. These incidents are a reminder … [Read more...] about Why universities should start taking social media far more seriously
