A historic agreement has been signed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s North End Cluster on Friday to establish a business association as part of a collaborative effort to address key service delivery challenges facing their geographical area.This bodes well for the business community in the area as it reaffirms their commitment to eradicate common issues that affect the ease of doing business within their precinct. It also aligns with the Chamber’s resurgence strategy that encourages … [Read more...] about North End Cluster Signs Historic Agreement To Form Business Association
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SONA Focus on Energy Welcomed
Gqeberha, South Africa, 17 February 2022 – Coega announced today that it welcomes the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2023 by the President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.During his Address, the President outlined numerous plans to help manage socio-economic challenges associated with rampant crime, high unemployment, and of course, load shedding. Coega and its partners are fully committed to working with Government and supporting other parties to … [Read more...] about SONA Focus on Energy Welcomed
Gqeberha’s Smiles for England
A fightback with the bat and brilliance from England’s spinners set up an 11-run victory over India in Gqeberha in the battle of the previously unbeaten teams in Group 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.Renuka Singh was outstanding early for India, taking five for 15, as England found themselves in early trouble at 29 for three. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt made 50, with Amy Jones (40) and Heather Knight (28), helping England fight back to make 151 for seven. Smriti Mandhana played the … [Read more...] about Gqeberha’s Smiles for England
8 367 Fans Rooted for South Africa
Australia proved once again at St Georges Park, Gqeberha just why they are the top ranked T20 team (out of 54) in the World when they beat South Africa by six wickets, with 21 balls to spare, and became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.The official attendance figures saw 8 367 paying fans through the gate to watch the double header on Saturday. The win for Australia ensures they will top Group 1 and ease through to the semi-finals of the … [Read more...] about 8 367 Fans Rooted for South Africa
Dear Minister Godongwana and @TreasuryRSA – THIS is a Valid Suggestion for Solar Incentives
During his State of the Nation Address on 9 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, would reveal a tax incentive related to rooftop solar for households and businesses during the 2023 Budget on 22 February.As is customary every year this year Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has once again invited South Africans to make inputs on what they would like to see reflected in the upcoming National Budget Speech. Citizens are encouraged to submit their … [Read more...] about Dear Minister Godongwana and @TreasuryRSA – THIS is a Valid Suggestion for Solar Incentives
Kapp relishing ‘special’ St George’s Park homecoming
Experienced all-rounder to play first international match at St George’s Park Blockbuster double-header between England and India and South Africa and Australia a repeat of 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals Proteas all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp, is relishing the opportunity to play in front of her home crowd for the first time when South Africa faces Australia in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at St George’s Park on Saturday. The experienced Kapp has played 221 international … [Read more...] about Kapp relishing ‘special’ St George’s Park homecoming
#LocallyYoursTour
In celebration of 5 years of trading and sustainable growth, The Locally Yours Market willincrease the experiential offerings for visitors and locals to the Bay. The first new additionavailable to the public from Saturday, 4 March 2023, will be the All Aboard Locally YoursTour.Locals and visitors can purchase tickets and tour our Bay to and from the Locally YoursMarket on board the Upper Deck double-decker cruise bus. The itinerary will include entryand a tour of SANCCOB, then a stop to explore … [Read more...] about #LocallyYoursTour
Celebrating 10 Years at the Top
Gqeberha, 16 February 2023 – ISUZU Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and the ISUZU Truck brand have once again maintained their top position in the South African truck market – celebrating their 10th consecutive year as the truck market leader according to the latest NAAMSA report.“We have several reasons to celebrate when ringing in the new year, with such an excellent sales record, the amazing hard work of everyone in the ISUZU Dealer Network, and the team members who power the ISUZU products and … [Read more...] about Celebrating 10 Years at the Top
R500 Million Investment
The R500 million investment injected in Nelson Mandela Bay, by South African Breweries is a clear indication of the confidence business has in Nelson Mandela Bay.The investment made through the expansion of the plant, that will produce new beverage products, will result creation of approximately 14 000 additional jobs. These will be directly created jobs – jobs through the production of raw material from the local farming industry, support processing factories and transportation logistics. The … [Read more...] about R500 Million Investment
Lanning guides Australia home after Wareham’s three wickets
Meg Lanning’s unbeaten 48 guided Australia to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh as the reigning ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champions recorded their second successive victory.Lanning led a successful pursuit of Bangladesh’s 107, of which captain Nigar Sultana Joty contributed 57, with Georgia Wareham (3/20) among the Australian bowlers to shine. Darcie Brown chipped in with for two for 23 before Alyssa Healy and Lanning’s partnership of 72 laid the foundations in the chase. Bangladesh opted to … [Read more...] about Lanning guides Australia home after Wareham’s three wickets
Electrical Contracting Industry Signs Historic 72 Month Labour Agreement
Agreement Hailed as “An Industrial Relations Miracle” Private Sector Labour Ready to Effectively Serve Consumers for Next 72 Months Wage Agreement Negotiation Lessons Learned Solar PV Installers Recognised by ECA (SA) During the latter part of 2022, the ECA(SA) and South African Equity Association (SAEWA) reached a historic six-year labour agreement for the South African Electrical Contracting Industry. The planned date of commencement is 1 March 2023. ECA (SA) National Director, Mark Mfikoe … [Read more...] about Electrical Contracting Industry Signs Historic 72 Month Labour Agreement
It JUST Took Two
Australia secured a big 10 wicket win over Sri Lanka at St. Georges Park, Gqeberha on Thursday 16 February 2023 in the Women’s ICC T20 World Cup Tournament.Beth Mooney got her batting back on track thanks to a mammoth partnership with Alyssa Healy that steered Australia to a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka. The five-time champions suffocated Sri Lanka with spin to stop them from capitalizing on a fast start by Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama. Megan Schutt then took three wickets in … [Read more...] about It JUST Took Two
Who will get the Rose at St Georges Park Today?
This evening at 19h00 Gqeberha will experience the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time as the reigning champions, Australia, take on Bangladesh. Shelley Nitschke has backed Beth Mooney to rediscover her best form ahead of Australia’s Group 1 clash with Bangladesh in Gqeberha. The opener has been a reliable source of runs since her debut in 2016 but has recorded back-to-back ducks in South Africa, dismissed without scoring in the warm-up defeat to Ireland and again in the Group 1 opener … [Read more...] about Who will get the Rose at St Georges Park Today?
The Root of Our Problem is only Exacerbated By our Water and Exacerbated Woes
There is a thread appearing in the mainstream media these days whose narrative is that we in South Africa are in deep shit economically.Most of these doomsayers concentrate on the poor state of our basic services supply – electricity and water. What they fail to highlight is that our poor state of affairs are also indicative aof a greater malaise everywhere in local, provincial and national government that is seriously hampering business growth and service delivery. For years our so called … [Read more...] about The Root of Our Problem is only Exacerbated By our Water and Exacerbated Woes
Eastern Cape Disaster Assessment Teams Working In Earnest
The MEC for Cogta, Zolile Williams has confirmed that Disaster Assessment Teams are working flat out to ascertain the extent of damage following heavy rains in the Eastern Cape Province, last week. The affected Districts are Chris Hani, Joe Gqabi, Alfred Nzo, OR Tambo, Amathole and Sarah Baartman and the provincial report will be expedited for sharing with the National Disaster Management Centre.MEC Williams said the work of the assessment teams is being hampered by damaged infrastructure … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Disaster Assessment Teams Working In Earnest
