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Eskom awaits regulator decision on being denied tariff increase

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Eskom is to await a decision by the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) on the way forward following a court decision to set aside the regulator’s decision to grant the power utility a tariff increase. (See: Massive legal win for Business Chamber) “Eskom notes the judgment by the Gauteng High Court on the (Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) and will await a decision on the way forward by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa,” said Eskom in a brief statement. This as the South … [Read more...] about Eskom awaits regulator decision on being denied tariff increase

Massive legal win for Business Chamber

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In its relentless efforts to reduce electricity pricing for businesses in the city, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber together with local energy intensive industrial companies secured a massive win for electricity users in South Africa.   The North Gauteng High Court on Tuesday morning 16 August handed down judgement in favour of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and the energy intensive industrial companies based in Nelson Mandela Bay, in an application brought against the … [Read more...] about Massive legal win for Business Chamber

Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber scoops fourth PMR Award

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THE Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber yesterday added a fourth Diamond Arrow Award to the organisation's trophy cabinet when it was honoured during the PMR.africa Business Leaders Function at Running Waters. The purpose of the PMR.africa Eastern Cape Provincial Survey is to celebrate excellence in companies and institutions and set a benchmark in the province. This year, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber was specifically recognised with a Diamond Arrow as an institution doing the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber scoops fourth PMR Award

Business United Through Sport Mandela Day kick-off

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Businesses in Nelson Mandela Day have just one week left to donate any new or used sporting items to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's CSI campaign. The donated items secure each company's spot in a friendly game of soccer played on Mandela Day (18 July from 08h30 to 11h00) at Astra Primary School in Bethelsdorp. All items collected by the Business Chamber will be handed over to registered charity United Through Sport prior to the first soccer game. Nelson Mandela Bay Business … [Read more...] about Business United Through Sport Mandela Day kick-off

Breakfast with Toetie

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Following a nail-biting win in his home town this weekend, South African rugby coach Allister "Toetie" Coetzee was the guest speaker at a business breakfast hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay yesterday. The humble new South African rugby coach, who was appointed earlier this year, spoke about the joys and challenges of his job to the group of business leaders who attended the event, hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber in partnership with Lynn Williams Media and Communications at … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Toetie

Organised business waits for judgement decision

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Judgement was reserved on Wednesday, 15 June in what could be a watershed case with far-reaching consequences for electricity pricing in South Africa. Judgement is expected to be handed down within the next four weeks. A case in the North Gauteng High Court was brought by a group of four Nelson Mandela Bay businesses, and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber as a fifth applicant, to set aside the additional electricity increases that took effect in April this year. The Eastern Cape … [Read more...] about Organised business waits for judgement decision

Organised business comments on NMB SOTCA 2016

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Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler said: The State of the Metro address presented by Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan yesterday was on the whole favourably received by the business community of Nelson Mandela Bay. After a year of tremendous activity and numerous engagements with the Executive Mayor, there has most definitely been a bolstering of the leadership in the city and with this an enhancement of business confidence in our region. The progress … [Read more...] about Organised business comments on NMB SOTCA 2016

Tough times in business call for greater action

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this evening [subs: 19 May] called on companies in the city to get proactively involved in lobbying for an enabling environment and to constructively work with key stakeholders to develop solutions which will stimulate the local economy. In his Annual Report, Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber President Ian Nicholls acknowledged that the AGM comes at a particularly challenging time in South Africa’s economy. "It … [Read more...] about Tough times in business call for greater action

Bay business still confident, despite challenges

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Despite the subdued economic conditions in the country, more than 80% of businesses surveyed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber are investing in their companies this year. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Membership Survey 2016 was conducted earlier this year amongst our member companies in Nelson Mandela Bay. Of the respondents who indicated that they would invest in their businesses this financial year, 38% said they would invest in human resources and infrastructure; 24% … [Read more...] about Bay business still confident, despite challenges

Business Chamber welcomes high powered French delegation

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber was privileged to receive a visit from a high powered French delegation this morning where selected Business Chamber members were given the opportunity to discuss potential opportunities of synergy between France and the Nelson Mandela Bay. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler gave the delegation a full briefing on the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, the city's Industrial Development Strategy, as well as, the Business Vision 2030 … [Read more...] about Business Chamber welcomes high powered French delegation

Business urged to plug into Metro oceans economy

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Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa urged business to plug into the opportunities available in the ocean economy in the Nelson Mandela Bay at an event hosted yesterday by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) discussing the impact of unlocking the tourism potential of South Africa's Oceans through Operation Phakisa. "Industry has the capacity to work together to unlock the full potential of the oceans economy and business needs to use the tourism space to enter the oceans economy. There are … [Read more...] about Business urged to plug into Metro oceans economy

Ironman pumps more than Iron into local economy

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Organisers expect around R50- to R65-million to be pumped into the city’s coffers this weekend. In total close to 37 000 bed nights are expected as a result of the event. In addition, restaurants and entertainment services see revenue increases of up to 30%, according to the organisers of the Bay’s flagship annual sporting event. “The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber would like to wish all participants good luck with the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship and would like to … [Read more...] about Ironman pumps more than Iron into local economy

Unlocking potential synergies between Jacksonville, Florida and Nelson Mandela Bay.

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber was privileged to receive a visit from our sister city grouping Jacksonville, in the U.S. State of Florida, along with the Metro for an exploratory tour on the potential synergies between our cities and how we can look at economic growth and development for both regions. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler gave the delegation a full briefing on the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, the city’s Industrial Development Strategy as well … [Read more...] about Unlocking potential synergies between Jacksonville, Florida and Nelson Mandela Bay.

Local Business reacts to Provincial Budget

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On behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Commerce, the CEO, Kevin Hustler released these comments on the Provincial Budget tabled by Finance MEC Sakhumzi Somyo in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature on 4 March 2016: Against the context of the tight business environment that we find ourselves in this year due to global and national economic conditions, we welcome Finance MEC Sakhumzi Somyo's focus on greater austerity measures, as well as the driving of service delivery in the … [Read more...] about Local Business reacts to Provincial Budget