The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has signed a historic three-year deal with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) to extend the Enterprise Development Programme for the benefit of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).Chamber chief executive Denise van Huyssteen says the Chamber is extremely proud of its partnership with the ECDC, which has seen some of the businesses who previously participated in the programme become huge successes within their areas of operation. “The … [Read more...] about Chamber and ECDC sign historic three-year deal to extend Enterprise Development Programme
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Caddie influence extends far beyond the course
A caddie training initiative which extends beyond the confines of just playing golf was held atHumewood Golf Club on Monday in a partnership between the Sunshine Tour and SA Tourismas a prelude to this week’s professional tournament.The Nelson Mandela Bay Championships runs from Thursday to Sunday and will see many ofthe country’s leading Tour players gunning for the title at the iconic links course in Gqeberha.The role of the caddie has always been integral to the sport of golf, with many close … [Read more...] about Caddie influence extends far beyond the course
Motherwell housing beneficiary’s dignity restored as they receive title deeds
The dignity of the people of Motherwell was restored when Human Settlements MEC Siphokazi Lusithi and Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Human Settlements, Tukela Zumani handed over title deeds to more than a hundred housing subsidy beneficiaries on Thursday, 23 February 2023. The title deeds that were handed over form part of the Provincial and Municipal programme to give title deeds to housing beneficiaries across the City.Currently there are more than 6 000 title deeds that … [Read more...] about Motherwell housing beneficiary’s dignity restored as they receive title deeds
R20 Million upgrade for Critical Kragga Kamma Substation
Planned and unplanned electricity outages will be a thing of the past for thousands of residents who are supplied by the Kragga Kamma Substation following a R20 Million investment by the City to upgrade the old infrastructure at the substation.Dating back to 1958 and 1960, the 22kV and 6.6kV switchgears which supplied the residents in areas including Walmer, Mangold Park, Fairview, Westering, Cotswold and Fernglen have been replaced as the multi-year project has now been completed. NMBM … [Read more...] about R20 Million upgrade for Critical Kragga Kamma Substation
India Beat Ireland by 5 Runs
In the final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup played at St Georges Park in Gqeberha today India and Ireland both got a taste of why Gqeberha is named the “Windy City” and then, just for good measure, we had more than a spot of that liquid that we all pray for – RAIN.Images here: 20 February – Gqeberha – India v Ireland A sparkling innings from Smriti Mandhana helped India seal an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final spot with a rain-affected five-run victory over Ireland. Mandhana cashed in on … [Read more...] about India Beat Ireland by 5 Runs
Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km elite field strongest ever
With the final countdown to race weekend, the elite field gathered for the 3 rd running of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km set for 26 February 2023 is looking the strongest it has ever been, with a bigger international contingent coming out for this year’s event.In its first edition back in 2021, the event saw two world records being broken with new men’s and women’s records set, followed up by the men’s world record being smashed last year and thewomen’s world record surviving a … [Read more...] about Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km elite field strongest ever
More than R300 Million set for informal settlements upgrade
More than 25 000 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality households are set to benefit from the implementation 141 human settlements projects after the NMBM secured R349 635 million from National government to upgrade informal settlements in the upcoming 2023- 2024 financial year.The Informal Settlement Upgrading Partnership Grant (ISUPG) will be used for the installation of water, sanitation infrastructure and electrification of informal settlements. This grant will benefit the 156 approved informal … [Read more...] about More than R300 Million set for informal settlements upgrade
Check if YOU are in a ‘RED ZONE’
The NMBM has issued another urgent plea to residents and businesses to urgently reduce water consumption as low dam levels threaten water supply. See today’s Dam Levels HERE.Due to the severity of the drought crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, the City’s Drought Crisis Joint Operating Centre has resolved to reduce water abstractions back to the gazette levels and close public amenities in an effort to preserve and maximise the low water resources at its disposal. This comes as the City’s … [Read more...] about Check if YOU are in a ‘RED ZONE’
CSA Mounts A First-Ever Career Expo At Supersport Park During The South Africa And West Indies Test
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is set to mount the first-ever Career Expo during the South Africa and West Indies Test series that will be played at SuperSport Park between 28 February and 4 March 2023.This initiative is part of an educational theme headlining the series, aimed at offering career guidance to learners, students, and young professionals. Various institutions, including CSA and sponsors, will set up their gazebos inside the grounds where they will showcase the numerous … [Read more...] about CSA Mounts A First-Ever Career Expo At Supersport Park During The South Africa And West Indies Test
Overtime Launches Overtime Boxing (OTX) with DAZN As Exclusive Media…
Overtime Launches Overtime Boxing (OTX) with DAZN As Exclusive Media Rights Partner and C4 Energy as Inaugural Sponsor “These next waves of fighters have remarkable stories of grit and perseverance. We feel privileged that we can help empower them as they work to reach their dreams and share their stories with Overtime’s millions of fans,” said Brandon Rhodes, GM of OTX. BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) February 21, 2023 Overtime, builder of disruptive new sports leagues, announced its entry into … [Read more...] about Overtime Launches Overtime Boxing (OTX) with DAZN As Exclusive Media…
Would You Do Your Own Brain Surgery?
For many years consumers had a modicum of protection when it came to protecting themselves from being electrocuted or maimed. Our authorities were very strident when it came to ensuring that unqualified persons did not do work on any electrical installation. Combined with that electrical goods suppliers only dealt with registered electricians at their trade counters, electricians had very close working relationships with their local municipalities and ensured that they followed the rules and … [Read more...] about Would You Do Your Own Brain Surgery?
Huge Encounter for Ireland in Gqeberha Today
Ireland captain Laura Delany promised there is more to come from her side as they end their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 campaign against India on Monday.Delany’s side are winless from their first three matches, with narrow defeat against West Indies on Friday ensuring they could not qualify for the semi-finals. It means their tournament will come to an end at St George’s Park in Gqeberha against an India side looking to bounce back from defeat to England. “We know that we’ve performed well in … [Read more...] about Huge Encounter for Ireland in Gqeberha Today
Brother and Sister duo set to run hard and have fun at the AFRICANX TRAILRUN
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” The competition in the Mixed Team Category of the AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race, that will take place at the Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape) the weekend of 17 – 19 March 2023, has gone up a level with the pairing up of brother and sister duo Stuart Marais (Addo, Eastern Cape) and Kerry-Ann Marshall (Newlands, Cape … [Read more...] about Brother and Sister duo set to run hard and have fun at the AFRICANX TRAILRUN
MySociaLife launches SA’s first ‘Digital Life Skills Summit’
To inform schools of this reality, the social media educators have announced a first for South Africa – The MySociaLife ‘Digital Life Skills Summit for Schools’ — equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to keep their students safer online, so they can explore and excel in a competitive decade. Taking place on Thursday, 16th Feb 2023, the 2-hour mini-summit shared five presentations on where students and schools currently find themselves, and how they can chart a new … [Read more...] about MySociaLife launches SA’s first ‘Digital Life Skills Summit’
Gqeberha’s Double Header Looms
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup machine rolled into Gqeberha and today (Saturday 18 February) offers a juicy double header as England take on India in the first match starting at 15h00 followed by the BIG ONE between South Africa and Australia (the current World Champs) at 19h00.Attendance at these two crunch games is expected to be up on the last couple of matches. At St Georges Park there are many additional activities on offer for old and young alike. South Africa v Australia South African … [Read more...] about Gqeberha’s Double Header Looms
