The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has condemned in the strongest terms the ongoing and drastic load shedding implemented by Eskom. CEO, Nomkhita Mona said: The parastatal has been leaving businesses and residents powerless at frequent intervals since last week, often resorting to Stage 4 load shedding shifts of four hours each. The fact that Eskom deems it necessary to resort to such drastic power cuts, indicates that the country’s energy supply has reached a state of emergency. Yet … [Read more...] about Drastic load shedding unacceptable and unsustainable
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Ironman Excitement Extends to Business
The excitement is mounting as scores of athletes get ready to embark on one of the biggest sports events in the country. With over 2000 athletes expected this year, it’s no wonder that many local fans are waiting in anticipation for this year’s IRONMAN African Championships. And it’s no surprise, because the Nelson Mandela Bay is set to host the IRONMAN World Championships in September 2018! With over 80 000 spectators expected this weekend, the Nelson Mandela Bay is going to be buzzing with … [Read more...] about Ironman Excitement Extends to Business
NMBBC on Unveiling of Automotive Plant in Struandale
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC), today welcomed Isuzu to Nelson Mandela Bay and congratulated the company on the opening and unveiling of its Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. “It is clear the Nelson Mandela Bay metro remains an attractive destination and stronghold for the automotive industry. This launch is in line with Nelson Mandela Bay’s stated intent of positioning itself as Africa’s automotive manufacturing hub. The Business Chamber acknowledges that … [Read more...] about NMBBC on Unveiling of Automotive Plant in Struandale
Nomkhita Mona appointed as NMBBC CEO
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the organisation. Ms. Nomkhita Mona has been appointed as the new CEO of the leading business chamber in the region, and will take up her new role on 1 December. Mona is an experienced CEO, Board Executive and Board Member who has gained extensive national and international exposure over the past two decades in various spheres of business. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber … [Read more...] about Nomkhita Mona appointed as NMBBC CEO
Chamber President and Deputy to Step Down
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber president Bryan Dowley and deputy president Nomkhita Mona will step down at the Chamber AGM later this month, but will both remain active members of the Board, the Chamber Board announced after its meeting on 10 May 2012. The Board will elect new office-bearers immediately after the annual general meeting on 23 May, in line with the Chamber constitution. Dowley said that although he enjoyed the support of the Board, he believed it was time to step down, … [Read more...] about Chamber President and Deputy to Step Down
Celebrating Women of Substance
Taking inspiration from a recently held workshop, "Conversations with Women", where high profile business women sat together and discussed topics relevant to them and South Africa, two local women have teamed with ELLE magazine to engage "Women of Substance" in conversation. Michelle Brown and Bridgette Gasa have secured 10 significant business women to each act as "Hosts" to a group of between 10 and 20 other women. These groups will be discussing issues of relevance to business women and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women of Substance
New President and Vice for NMBBC
At the recent Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Annual General Meeting held at the Radisson Hotel on Wednesday, 12 May 2011 the new President and Vice President of the NMBBC Board were announced. Coming in for outgoing President, Alfred da Costa, is well known Port Elizabeth businessman and owner of the Spec-Savers Franchise, Bryan Dowley. Bryan qualified as an optometrist in 1972 and built up a successful group of practices between 1973 and 1991 before launching the Spec-Savers … [Read more...] about New President and Vice for NMBBC
