MyPE

Community Business Directory, Event Listings, News and Views from Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay

SA’s

Grim Picture Painted of SA’s Unemployment Landscape – MyPR.co.za

By

Grim Picture Painted of SA’s Unemployment Landscape: On 30 July, Statistics South Africa released their Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2019. During this period, the official unemployment rate rose to 29.0%. This is 1.4% points up from the 27.6% seen in quarter one. “Although government has done a lot of strategising in an attempt to curb unemployment,” says Jonathan Goldberg: CEO of Global Business Solutions, “we are not seeing tangible … [Read more...] about Grim Picture Painted of SA’s Unemployment Landscape – MyPR.co.za

Entrepreneurial Development Key To SA’s Economic Recovery – MyPR.co.za

By

Entrepreneurial Development Key To SA’s Economic Recovery: Entries for this competition aimed at boosting entrepreneurship closes on the 31st of July. During his first State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised that the growth of the economy will be sustained by small businesses, as in the case of many countries. When viewed in light of South Africa’s economy contracting by 3.2 percent in the first three months of 2019, Ben Bierman, Managing Director at … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial Development Key To SA’s Economic Recovery – MyPR.co.za

Makhanda News: How the National Arts Festival is a launchpad for SA’s young artists

By

How the National Arts Festival is a launchpad for SA’s young artists: We hope the impact of what happens on the stages, in galleries and open spaces of Makhanda [formerly Grahamstown] goes way beyond the 11 days of the festival.” In a recent interview about his 25 ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. How the National Arts Fest develops SA's young artists: The National Arts Festival is on from 27 June to 7 July 2019 in the Eastern Cape town of Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown. According to the … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: How the National Arts Festival is a launchpad for SA’s young artists

PET plastic bottles crest SA’s recycling wave – MyPR.co.za

By

PET plastic bottles crest SA’s recycling wave: PLASTIC POWER: Nzima Recycling in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape, started with an average of 9 tonnes of PET in 2017 and is currently processing 20 tonnes every month. The business buys in PET plastic from landfill sites and the local community. (Image: supplied) AS the global movement away from single-use plastics gathers momentum, South Africa continues to make significant strides in its PET plastic recycling efforts. According to the latest statistics … [Read more...] about PET plastic bottles crest SA’s recycling wave – MyPR.co.za

SA’s Competitiveness Takes a Significant Dip – MyPR.co.za

By

SA’s Competitiveness Takes a Significant Dip: South Africa’s global competitiveness ranking has undergone a significant drop with Real GDP growth per capita recording negative growth. This is a significant drop from 2018 global competitiveness whereby South Africa registered a Real GDP growth per capita of 0.22. For 2019 global competitiveness ranking, South Africa’s Real GDP growth per capita fell to -1.31. Real GDP growth per capita is “income per person or average income” and it serves as a … [Read more...] about SA’s Competitiveness Takes a Significant Dip – MyPR.co.za

Bhisho News: Fort Hare should draw from its activism roots and groom SA’s next leaders

By

Fort Hare should draw from its activism roots and groom SA’s next leaders: There are campuses in East London and at Bhisho, and a strong postgraduate enrolment. In August 1968, on a Friday at precisely 1pm, I was among students who sat in demonstration in front of the ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Bright Idea Bed & Breakfast Unit 5: It is easily accessible from all major routes. The provincial capital, Bhisho, is located a 5 minute drive away from Bright Idea B&B where the provincial … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Fort Hare should draw from its activism roots and groom SA’s next leaders

Makhanda News: Water crisis in Makhanda a microcosm of SA’s looming health catastrophe – expert

By

Water crisis in Makhanda a microcosm of SA's looming health catastrophe - expert: Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), in the Eastern Cape's Makana municipality, is in the grips of the worst water crisis in its history. Erratic water supply, failing sewage infrastructure, the toxicity ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Makhanda declared a disaster area: MAKHANDA - Makhanda has declared a local state of disaster. The Eastern Cape town, formerly known as Grahamstown, is struggling to deal with a … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Water crisis in Makhanda a microcosm of SA’s looming health catastrophe – expert

Grahamstown News: Mmegi Online :: SA’s comedian David Kau comes to Botswana

By

Mmegi Online :: SA’s comedian David Kau comes to Botswana: Less than a year into the course, he wrote and then performed The Rainbow Nation Tour at the annual Grahamstown National Arts Festival. He nicknamed himself Previous Lee Disadvantaged. Soon after bein... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Family diversity : a South African perspective focusing on Whites in Grahamstown: Drawing on developments in the field of family history and studies of families in contemporary settings, the study … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: Mmegi Online :: SA’s comedian David Kau comes to Botswana

Grahamstown News: SA’s photographic history could be lost to future generations

By

SA’s photographic history could be lost to future generations: It could also preserve work that risks being lost or taken abroad. A well-functioning archive is the Hugh Tracey International Library of African Music in Grahamstown. A complete digital copy of its c... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. 3 Bedroom Apartment / Flat On Auction in Grahamstown Central: Auction Venue: Auction Inc Head Office - 41 West Street, Houghton Estate, 2198 Wednesday 24 October @ 12:30 Registration from 11:30am … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: SA’s photographic history could be lost to future generations

Grahamstown in the news: A night to remember with SA’s jazz royalty

By

A night to remember with SA’s jazz royalty: It sounds like a match made in heaven, and seeing it happen on Saturday afternoon in Grahamstown, one wondered why it hadn’t happened sooner. They both have considerable credentials. Zenzi is the granddaughter of Miriam Makeba. Instead of falling under ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Jazz virtuosos Zenzi Makeba Lee and Amanda Tiffin impress at #NAF18: Zenzi Makeba Lee and Amanda Tiffin have talked of performing together for years, and on … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: A night to remember with SA’s jazz royalty

Cream of SA’s snooker players head to PE – MyPR.co.za

By

Cream of SA’s snooker players head to PE: Port Elizabeth’s Charl Jonck will be hoping to make his mark when the South African snooker championships get under way at the Hellenic Hall in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Photo: Supplied The SPAR South African singles snooker championship will see the cream of South Africa’s players gathering at the Hellenic Hall in Port Elizabeth for the annual event, starting on Sunday. The singles championship, which will see 64 snooker participants vying … [Read more...] about Cream of SA’s snooker players head to PE – MyPR.co.za

Spotlight on the need to keep waste out of SA’s waters – MyPR.co.za

By

Spotlight on the need to keep waste out of SA’s waters: (Port Elizabeth) – HIGHLIGHTING the solutions to issues of marine and land-based pollution in South Africa this week were national industry body for PET plastic recycling, PETCO, and the African Marine Waste Network. Extrupet, Africa’s leading PET and HDPE bottle recycling company, joined forces with PETCO, the industry body responsible for PET recycling in South Africa, and the Kenton-based African Marine Waste Network, to donate nine … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the need to keep waste out of SA’s waters – MyPR.co.za

Politicians vs engineers – and the impact on SA’s water

By

Politicians vs engineers – and the impact on SA’s water: Have politicians put Nelson Mandela Bay’s water security at risk over the past decade by ignoring sound technical advice from engineers?. This evening (10 April), Prof Mike Muller – Visiting Adjunct Professor from Wits University’s School of Governance – will suggest they have, in a public lecture at Nelson Mandela University, titled “Decolonising Engineering”. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Politicians vs engineers – and the impact on SA’s water

PE in the news: Weather Update: Northern Cape fire watch continues as damp conditions set for SA’s eastern parts

By

Weather Update: Northern Cape fire watch continues as damp conditions set for SA's eastern parts: Slightly cooler conditions will be in place over the coastal regions of the Eastern Cape, towards Port Elizabeth, East London and Port St John. SAWS warns a 30 to 60% chance of rain can be expected across the central regions of SA on Tuesday. Rain has been ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Here’s What David Warner Said To Quinton De Kock Before THAT Incident: Feb 2014: Illegal … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Weather Update: Northern Cape fire watch continues as damp conditions set for SA’s eastern parts