A new policy change is set to revitalise the ailing holiday resorts across Nelson Mandela Bay as the City is working on new management models to maximise the potential of these neglected facilities. Over the years, all the six holiday resorts in the Metro have been neglected and left in a state of ruin by companies they had been outsourced to. This has been allowed to go on unabated through lack of leadership and foresight. Currently, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is deriving limited … [Read more...] about Metro to revitalise holiday resorts through new management models
Sibongile Dimbaza
Nelson Mandela Bay – from 2nd last to 3rd
Nelson Mandela Bay is now the second most trusted Metro Municipality in the country. The latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) has shown a dramatic increase in overall satisfaction of NMB residents. Furthermore, the City is now the second most trusted Metro in the country, up from second last position in 2016. The coalition government led by Mayor Trollip remains focused on building a solid political foundation, centered on stability. For too many years, the people of … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay – from 2nd last to 3rd
Top 50 Companies in Nelson Mandela Bay
The following is an extract of a speech by Executive Mayor Athol Trollip at the launch of the 2017 Top 50 Companies Awards in City Hall today: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is proud to announce the City's Top 50 Companies for 2017. Selected for their ability to attract investment, create jobs and boost exports, the Top 50 Companies are a proud representation of our rising city of opportunity. The Top 50 companies are selected by a panel with representation from the Municipality, … [Read more...] about Top 50 Companies in Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay Water Losses Drop to All-New Low
The continued rapid response from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in fixing water leaks is finally bearing fruits as the fight against water losses has been strengthened. The Municipality has saved approximately 15 million litres of water every day for the last 8 months as a result of decisive action against water losses. This is the same as six full Olympic Swimming Pools every day. During the last financial year, under the previous government, approximately 37% of the Metro’s water … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Water Losses Drop to All-New Low
Metro set to table pro-poor draft 2017/18 budget
The eradication of bucket toilets, the establishment of a safe, reliable public transport system, the formation of a well - trained, fully compliant metro police service and the development of community spaces in poor communities. These are just some of the ways that your local government is transforming this Metro into a rising city of opportunity. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is for the first time tabling a draft budget that speaks to developing one city with one future. The … [Read more...] about Metro set to table pro-poor draft 2017/18 budget
On Human Rights Day Mayor Trollip walked Madiba’s route 67
https://twitter.com/AtholT/status/844215953621684224 Doves were released as a symbol of peace as residents from every corner of the Metro commemorated Human Rights Day at the Donkin Reserve and Vuyisile Mini Square yesterday. March 21, marks an important day in the national calendar as the Sharpeville massacre is commemorated annually to honour the day and human rights. On March 21 1960, a total of 69 civilians were killed by police while protesting against pass laws at the old Sharpeville … [Read more...] about On Human Rights Day Mayor Trollip walked Madiba’s route 67
Hundreds of unemployed residents enrolled in NMBM Learnership Programme since August 2016
Over the last 6 months, 447 unemployed residents have been given an opportunity to learn a trade or skill through the Municipality 's Unemployed Learner Programmes. Funding secured from the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) allowed our Administration to secure spaces at various colleges across the Metro. 250 of these learners are already 6 months into an Adult Education and Training Literacy Course, which has seen some promising results and … [Read more...] about Hundreds of unemployed residents enrolled in NMBM Learnership Programme since August 2016
Adjustment Budget Passes: NMB Council votes in favour of service delivery and economic growth
These remarks were made by the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Councillor Athol Trollip, at the Woolboard Exchange today after the approval of the adjustments to the City’s 2016/17 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework. The 2016/2017 adjustment budget for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality received a resounding approval during a Council meeting today, 23 February 2017, marking an important milestone for the municipality as it works towards strengthening the its … [Read more...] about Adjustment Budget Passes: NMB Council votes in favour of service delivery and economic growth
Mandela Bay clamping down on municipal fleet abuse to cut costs
As part of cost cutting and efficient management of municipal resources, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has taken a decision to clamp down on the misuse of municipal vehicles. Those found guilty of misusing municipal vehicles will be disciplined accordingly. The decision was taken during a Mayoral Committee Meeting held on February 22, at the City Hall. Effectively, this will in the long run assist the municipality to provide services to the community with the money saved from this … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay clamping down on municipal fleet abuse to cut costs
128 Critical Municipal Vacancies Filled since September 2016
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has in the last six months months filled 128 critical vacancies, with local city residents making up more than 50% of the appointees. As a result a number of departments are now better equipped to carry out their responsibilities, which will improve service delivery across the Metro. Under the leadership of MMC for Corporate Services, Cllr Dean Biddulph, the Municipality has expedited selection procedures in the interest of improving the Municipality's … [Read more...] about 128 Critical Municipal Vacancies Filled since September 2016
Metro’s financial planning vastly improves as deviations reduced by 90%
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has dramatically improved its financial planning and management since the DA-led coalition government took office, reducing financial deviations by approximately 90%. Under the previous administration, the Mayoral Committee was approving roughly 120 financial deviations at almost every sitting. Legislation makes provision for deviations in cases of unavoidable emergency, indicating that the previous administration was in a constant state of financial … [Read more...] about Metro’s financial planning vastly improves as deviations reduced by 90%
29 Uitenhage families receive title deeds
Today marks an important day for 29 Tiryville families in Uitenhage as they received the title deeds to their homes. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is in the process of auditing RDP homes to determine their rightful owners. We want to ensure that every homeowner receives a title deed, so as to restore dignity to our communities. Furthermore, we want to put a stop to the illegal and fraudulent allocation of RDP homes that has plagued this Municipality for too many years. Initially, … [Read more...] about 29 Uitenhage families receive title deeds
Sibongile Dimbaza: New Mayoral Spokesperson
The Mayor's Office welcomed the Municipality's new Spokesperson to the Mayor, Sibongile Dimbaza, to his new job on 31 October 2016. A former journalist and PR consultant, with over 13 years of experience in the media and communications industry, Sibongile joins the Mayor's office with a wealth of skill and expertise. Sibongile has worked for the Coega Development Corporation as a Communications Consultant, The Herald and Weekend Post as a Senior Journalist and Boomtown Brand Strategy … [Read more...] about Sibongile Dimbaza: New Mayoral Spokesperson
