Ahead of the SONA 2017 address by President Jacob Zuma on 9 February 2017 the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber issued a wish list of what business wants from SONA 2017. "The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is steadfast in its expectations of the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Foremost of which would be facilitating a stable political and economic environment which is conducive to promoting an enabling business environment," said Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber President Ian … [Read more...] about SONA: What business wants is not what business gets
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Business thanks Pierre Voges for Visionary Leadership
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber President Ian Nicholls has thanked Dr Pierre Voges, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), for his visionary leadership in making Nelson Mandela Bay a competitive city to live and work in. "Dr Voges is well-respected by the city’s business community for his contribution to turn around previously degraded or neglected areas in Nelson Mandela Bay. He has served the city with excellence over the years and we are grateful … [Read more...] about Business thanks Pierre Voges for Visionary Leadership
Christmas comes early at the Business Chamber
A surprise donation by Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) Port Elizabeth International Airport to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's CSI project brought an early Christmas present to youth sport development in the city on 2 December 2016. The R80 000 donation of sporting items for the Business Chamber's charity of the choice for the year, United Through Sport, is more than double the amount collected earlier in the year with the Mandela Day celebrations. In July various … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early at the Business Chamber
Justice Malala will tackle the difficult question in Nelson Mandela Bay
Following the local government elections, the big political questions are: What next for South Africa? What impact will politics continue to have on business and the economy? Justice Malala, well-known political commentator and author of We Have Now Begun Our Descent, will cut through the political noise and focus on the issues that really matter for South Africa and its future when he addresses the Nelson Mandela Bay business community on Thursday, November 10. Malala will be the … [Read more...] about Justice Malala will tackle the difficult question in Nelson Mandela Bay
Local Business confirms support for Gordhan and Budget
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber welcomed the Medium Term Budget Policy Speech delivered by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on 26 October. While Gordhan said during his Medium Term Budget Policy Speech that "as a nation we are at a crossroad, politically and economically", he also found himself at a crossroad today: in the unusual position of facing charges in court next week, while having the immense pressure of presenting the Medium Term Budget. The Chamber reiterated their … [Read more...] about Local Business confirms support for Gordhan and Budget
Encouraging investment
Today the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber hosted a meeting with the South African Consul General in Canada, Nyameko Goso to explore opportunities between Canadian business and Chambers of Commerce and Industry with a particular focus on the automotive industry and fostering investor relations. … [Read more...] about Encouraging investment
Can you help with these #NMMU support initiatives? #FeesMustFall
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber said yesterday that it agrees that there are fundamental challenges in the tertiary education system in South Africa. The Business Chamber however does not believe that these challenges should be solved through the current unacceptable level of violence and destruction at the country’s universities. As a business community the NMBBC believes the completion of the academic year at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) to be a national … [Read more...] about Can you help with these #NMMU support initiatives? #FeesMustFall
Organised business welcomes hefty charges for damaged municipal cables
The Business community has welcomed a decision by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to implement hefty charges against contractors who damage municipal cables in the city. During a Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Council meeting last month, Council approved miscellaneous charges - with effect from 1 September 2016 - for contractors who damage electricity cables in the Metro. These damaged cables have a detrimental effect - not only on the municipality - but also on businesses operating in … [Read more...] about Organised business welcomes hefty charges for damaged municipal cables
Nelson Mandela Bay taking the lead in securing a diverse energy mix for the country
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has welcomed the recent announcement by the Department of Energy (DOE) that the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has been selected as one of two locations for the first phase of government's Liquefied Natural Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (LNG IPPPP). With 1 000 MW of the programme allocated to Coega, the investment into Nelson Mandela Bay is expected to total R25-billion, according to the Coega Development Corporation. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay taking the lead in securing a diverse energy mix for the country
#FeesMustFall Students march to Business Chamber
Students from the NMMU Fees Must Fall Movement marched from City Hall to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber in Port Elizabeth on Thursday afternoon. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler received the comments made by the students, and requested the students to put their concerns in writing. He committed to then table this memorandum to the leadership of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. Below is the statement by Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin … [Read more...] about #FeesMustFall Students march to Business Chamber
Prince Matonsi joins NMBBC
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is very pleased to welcome Prince Mpumelelo Matonsi as the new Operations Manager to the organisation. Matonsi will provide great support to Chief Executive Kevin Hustler and underpin efforts to deliver on the Board's vision through the management of the membership, events and task team departments. Matonsi has completed an MBA from the University of Bradford in England as well as a Bachelors Degree of Business Studies from the University of … [Read more...] about Prince Matonsi joins NMBBC
Business Chamber helps small businesses grow
Applications have opened for the third set of small business owners to boost their businesses by participating in the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's sought-after Enterprise Development Programme. The Enterprise Development Programme was first launched in 2014, followed by the pilot group of business owners and managers graduating in June last year. The second phase was launched in July 2015, and saw a new group of 30 participants graduating in December last year. 20 to 30 small … [Read more...] about Business Chamber helps small businesses grow
Local business concerned over Pravin Gordhan
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has voiced its concern regarding the manner in which the ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan are being handled by the Hawks and President Zuma. "It appears that the investigations are being orchestrated to cause the maximum reputational damage to Minister Gordhan, with complete disregard of the impact which this unfortunate saga has to date had on the South African economy and the credibility of the … [Read more...] about Local business concerned over Pravin Gordhan
BAIC investment welcomed
Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber released this statement welcoming the BAIC Investment in Port Elizabeth: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber welcomes the announcement made today regarding the massive automotive investment by Beijing Automobile International Corporation (BAIC) of R11 billion at the Coega Industrial Development Zone in Nelson Mandela Bay. We are in particular excited about the 2 500 direct employment opportunities this investment is … [Read more...] about BAIC investment welcomed
A win for all electricity users in the country
Not just business but electricity users throughout South Africa will benefit from a judgement which was handed down yesterday (Tuesday, August 16) in favour of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and four energy intensive companies based in the city of Port Elizabeth including Borbet SA, PG Group, Crown Chickens and Agni Steels SA. Potentially all electricity users will only have a 3.5% increase from next year, as opposed to the 8% which was granted by the National Energy Regular of South … [Read more...] about A win for all electricity users in the country
