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GQEBERHA: Kelston Motor Group has partnered with the Community Chest of the Eastern Cape as the headline sponsor of the annual Winter Woolly Drive campaign, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through their community initiatives. Now approaching nearly 30 years of impact, the Winter Woolly Drive remains one of the region’s longest-standing community …
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Kariega – With the vision of shaping a centre of excellence for Eastern Cape entrepreneurs, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) and Raizcorp joined hands in April 2011 to establish the Volkswagen Business Support Centre in Kariega. In the 15 years since, the centre has incubated 178 entrepreneurs in their business journeys, contributing to R733 million turnover …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber pays tribute to Loyiso Dotwana, its Immediate Past President and Chairperson of the NAKO Group, as his nine-year tenure on the Chamber’s Board comes to a close. The announcement was formally made at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting on 27 May 2026, where his longstanding service and exceptional contribution …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has announced the appointment of a new cohort of Board Members at its Annual General Meeting held on 27 May 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening its strategic leadership at a time when focused, decisive action is needed to unlock the metro’s economic potential. This carefully selected group …
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A major breakthrough has been made for the emerging Eastern Cape hemp sector by the production of hemp fibre from existing cotton processing technology. It has proven that South Africa has existing capability for the full value chain, from farming through to the weaving of linen, according to Duma Maquebela, Buffalo City branch manager of …
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Opinion piece by Ms Lumka Pani, Chief Audit Executive, Coega Development Corporation: Internal Audit is often misunderstood. Many perceive auditors as the compliance police or the team that shows up to scrutinise financial records and catch people “red handed.” An email from Internal Audit induces panic instead of fostering partnership. As we mark International Internal …
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Straton Solar have recently published a free guide for installers and users of solar energy showing just how dramatic an effect the installed base of Small Scale Embedded Solar Generation has had on flattening the midday demand curve. In addition a clear guide on ow to maximise your return using Solar Panels, Batteries and the …
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GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA – Navigating the world of digital image licensing has become a daunting maze for creators and businesses alike. From “Rights Managed” vs. “Royalty-Free” to seat-count restrictions and usage durations, the process of simply buying a photo has often become more time-consuming than the creative project itself. For many, the hurdle isn’t just …
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With its characterful design, high level of standard specification, and all-electric performance, the 03T marks the next step in South Africa’s growing new-energy vehicle segment. The iCAUR 03T launches locally as a fully electric SUV offered in two trims: 2WD and AWD. The 2WD delivers 135 kW and a 431 km NEDC-estimated range, while the …
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Kariega/Gqeberha – As part of their celebrations of 75 years of building Volkswagens in South Africa, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is partnering with another long-standing brand in Nelson Mandela Bay. As the oldest coffee roastery in South Africa, producing coffee in Gqeberha since 1924, Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists was the perfect partner for Volkswagen’s …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has announced the appointment of Lunga Mjodo as its new Chief Growth Officer, a strategic leadership role created to support the continued expansion of the Chamber’s economic development initiatives and strengthen its position as a catalyst for investment, enterprise development and job retention and creation in the metro. Mjodo, …
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Nelson Mandela Bay: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Risk Management Desk marked its first anniversary yesterday (13 May 2026), celebrating a year of coordinated action, strategic partnerships and practical interventions aimed at strengthening resilience, disaster preparedness and business continuity across the metro. The milestone follows the recent floods that battered Nelson Mandela Bay, severely …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has expressed deep concern over the latest unemployment figures released by Statistics South Africa, warning that the sustained decline in labour market participation and employment in Nelson Mandela Bay points to a structural economic crisis that requires urgent, coordinated intervention from government, business and labour. Denise van Huyssteen, Chief …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, through its Empowerment Network in collaboration with the Trade and Investment Desk, will host a high-level South Africa Automotive Sector Roundtable Discussion tomorrow (13 May 2026) at Wirk offices in Fairview. The engagement will unpack South African Automotive Master Plan (SAAM) targets, Automotive Production and Development Plan Phase 2 …
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Nelson Mandela Bay, 11 May 2026: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber will host its Annual General Meeting on 27 May 2027, at the Capital Boardwalk, bringing together business leaders and key stakeholders to engage on the theme, “Actions required to unlock the potential of South Africa and the Bay of Opportunity,” at a time …
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Gqeberha – the heartland of South Africa’s automotive manufacturing industry – has hosted the Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the country’s most important vehicle production hub. Held at the Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel on 7 May, the inaugural Gqeberha session brought together senior executives, policymakers, economists and …
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Kariega – The Board of Management of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has appointed Dr Lungile Mashele as Non-Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026. Dr Mashele is an accomplished energy economist with over 15 years of experience across the energy value chain, including renewable energy, gas, coal, nuclear and hydro energy projects across the African continent. …
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Today, Automechanika hosted its CEO Breakfast in Gqeberha for the first time, at the Coega-owned Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel. Convened by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the event provided an exclusive networking platform for experts across the global automotive value chain ahead of the 11th Automechanika Trade Fair in October 2026. “This is the 3rd leg …
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Nelson Mandela Bay, 07 May 2026 – “Ongoing flooding and inclement weather continued to disrupt the operations of businesses around the metro for a second day in a row. Most factories have reported that they have been able to continue with their operations, despite in some cases experiencing flooding of warehouses and other facilities. Businesses …
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The current heavy rains and flooding have impacted the operations of many businesses around Nelson Mandela Bay with a number reporting flooding and damage to their factories, offices and warehouses, says Denise van Huyssteen, the chief executive officer of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. “Major manufacturers were able to continue with production operations today, …
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In 1979, the Buggles version of “Video Killed the Radio Star” topped 16 international record sales charts and sold around five million copies worldwide. The song was later used to launch MTV in 1981 and despite the lyrical sentiment, MTV ceased all of its broadcast activity on 31 December 2025. Radio however, continues to thrive …
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Ten exceptional creative enterprises from the Eastern Cape are captivating international audiences at the prestigious Mostra Internazionale dell’Artigianato (MIDA) in Italy, now in its landmark 90th edition. Hosted at the iconic Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy, this world-renowned showcase runs from 25 April to 3 May 2026. At this vibrant international fair, featuring over …
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By Keith Harvey, Unit Head: Legal Services, Coega Development Corporation South Africa’s current Special Economic Zone (SEZ) landscape reflects the country’s evolution from improvised policymaking – where regulations to create Industrial Development Zones (IDZ) were passed as a stop-gap measure in terms of the Manufacturing Development Act to address the requirements of a particular potential …
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Kariega – In a moment that demonstrated the pride and collaborative mindset of the Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) family, over 1 500 employees gathered at Plant Kariega before sunrise on a Thursday morning, 26 March, to form a human version of the iconic Volkswagen logo. The image of this gathering recreated a memorable moment from …
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Kariega’s Rest Multipurpose Primary Co-operative, which began as a one-person recycling initiative in 2017, has grown into a major environmental player from collecting 1 ton of recyclable waste a monthh across the Nelson Mandela Metro, to now servicing more than 50 schools and collecting an average of 10 tons of recyclable waste each month. Rest …
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The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has appointed Lionel Billings as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 April 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening financial oversight and governance. Billings joins the provincial Development Finance Institution (DFI) after serving as CFO at Transnet National Ports Authority until October 2024, following an earlier tenure in the …
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On Tuesday, 14 April, BAIC Automobile South Africa hosted a high-level delegation from the Motor Industry Association of Zimbabwe (MIAZ), alongside key representatives from Zimbabwe’s automotive, labour, government, and business sectors, at its Gqeberha manufacturing plant. This visit formed part of a broader industry engagement aimed at strengthening regional automotive cooperation and deepening understanding of …
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Audi South Africa honoured the outstanding achievements of its national Dealer network at the annual Audi Vorsprung Awards held in Sandton on 16 April. The Vorsprung Awards recognise excellence in performance and customer experience across the business portfolios of Sales, Aftersales and Financial Services. The awards celebrate the Audi Partners who continue to deliver against …
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Q: How would you describe iCAUR as a brand, and what makes it relevant for the South African market? iCAUR is an adventure-focused electric SUV brand created for customers who want something distinctive and contemporary. Backed by the Chery Group, we have access to advanced EV development and global engineering expertise, which allows us to …
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Kuyga is a prominent residential settlement located in the Greenbushes area, on the western outskirts of Gqeberha. Read More about Kuyga here: https://nmbwiki.co.za/Kuyga Last week I had the opportunity to visit Kuyga (for work). Part of the visit involved visting a primary school and an adjacent creche. Both of these had been recipients of boreholes …
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