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Woodlands Dairy Group (Pty) Limited (“Woodlands”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% of Ladismith Cheese Company (Pty) Limited, together with its subsidiaries, Ladismith Powder Company (Pty) Limited and Mooivallei Suiwel (Pty) Limited, from Sea Harvest Group Limited. As a prominent entity in the dairy sector, Woodlands Dairy Group, comprising Woodlands Dairy and its …
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Gqeberha – Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has been recognised with four merit awards at the 2025 Exporters Eastern Cape Awards, acknowledging the company’s strong performance and commitment across key areas of sustainability, job creation, community development and export excellence. At a Gala Banquet held in Gqeberha on Friday, IMSAf received merit accolades in the …
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Kariega – Just shy of the 30-year anniversary of Polo production at Plant Kariega in 2026, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) celebrated the production of their two millionth Polo. The special milestone car, a smoky grey Polo which is destined for Australia, rolled off the production line earlier this month. Plant Kariega started building the Polo …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Dobbin as its new Trade and Investment Officer. He will formally assume his duties in the new year and will report to Strategic Initiatives Manager, Lunga Mjodo He will be tasked with the responsibility of strengthening and expanding the Chamber’s Trade and …
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The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has disbursed R80 million in business funding to 76 small businesses in the Eastern Cape during the 2024/25 financial year, achieving a loan repayment rate of 86%. Of the 76 businesses that received loan funding, 21 were women-owned, accounting for R9,4 million, and 16 youth-owned, receiving R13,9 million. In …
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On Friday, 14 November, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) was recognised as the Best Exporter in the OEM category at the 31st annual Exporters Eastern Cape Awards. VWGA also received the SJM Flex Environmental Award, Community Chest (CSI) Award as well as a merit award in the IDC Job Creation category. VWGA is particularly proud of …
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OPINION PIECE: Mr. Andile April, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Coega Development Corporation So, Google’s coughing up R688 million to South African media houses. That’s right; the digital giant finally got the memo: you can’t keep eating from the media buffet without paying for the pap and chakalaka. But before we pop the champagne and …
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Gqeberha, South Africa, 17 November 2025 – The Eastern Cape is set to host yet another landmark event, as the 20th Annual ICT Summit Tech Week 2025 descends upon the East London International Convention Centre from the 25th to the 27th of November 2025. Under the rallying theme, Nathi SiConnected, this year’s Summit marks two …
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Software development and industrial automation company S4 Group was named the overall winner of the 2025 Exporter of the Year Awards. The announcement was made at the prestigious Exporter of the Year Gala Banquet, held at the Tramways Building on 14 November. The annual awards recognise and celebrate excellence among exporters in the Eastern Cape, …
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Landmark Empowerment Drive Opens Doors for Bay Unemployed Youth Nelson Mandela Bay, 13 November 2025: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and Stellantis South Africa joined forces to address one of South Africa’s most pressing socio-economic challenges: youth unemployment. Through this philanthropic partnership, the two organisations aim to create pathways for young people to gain …
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Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has donated two Electric (EV) trucks to the Nelson Mandela University (NMU), as part of its long-term relationship with the institution aimed at fostering collaboration between industry and academia to upskill students on the ever-evolving technologies and trends in the automotive sector. “Our collaboration with the Nelson Mandela University has …
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As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday, 12 November, he faces a defining moment to signal decisive action that can unlock South Africa’s economic potential. By prioritising meaningful support for the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, the government can catalyse growth, job creation and investment …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is preparing to close off another industrious year in style with its much-anticipated 2025 Annual Banquet, set to take place on Friday, 05 December 2025, at the Boardwalk Conference Centre. The Annual Banquet has become a signature event on the Chamber’s calendar, offering members and partners an opportunity to …
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The SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees is thrilled to announce that the 2026 festival will once again take place at its exciting new home — Sentraal-Suid Koöperasie (SSK) in Kirkwood, formerly known as The Co-Op. “After the success of the 2025 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees at our new venue, we are extremely excited to confirm that SSK will …
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Gqeberha, South Africa, November 04, 2025. Continental Tyre South Africa has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz South Africa as its tyre partner for the AMG Experience, which is based at Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria. This partnership sees Continental’s SportContact 7 ultra high-performance (UHP) tyre fitted across the fleet of Mercedes-AMG models that are used for driver …
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Kariega – Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has appointed Satish Ranchod as the new Human Resources Director, effective 1 November 2025. Ranchod joins the Board of Management following a 36-year career with the company, where he has held several leadership positions across various areas of the business. Having started at Volkswagen in 1989 as a Graduate …
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The Eastern Cape’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to shine on the international stage, with six local companies exploring export opportunities at Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) 2025, one of North America’s leading grocery and food exhibitions, which took place at the Toronto Congress Centre on 28 and 29 October 2025. Funded by the Department of Trade, Industry …
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Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and Algoa FM proudly announce a historic achievement: the 27th annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, supported by IMSAf, drew a record-breaking 21,220 participants across the Eastern Cape, Garden Route and virtually, raising funds and awareness for cancer support. Despite rainy conditions in Gqeberha, the massive turnout cemented the …
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BAIC South Africa has confirmed that the all-new BAIC B30 SUV will be assembled locally at the company’s Coega facility in Gqeberha, marking another significant step in the brand’s long-term commitment to the South African market. The announcement follows the B30’s dynamic first showing at the Festival of Motoring 2025 and comes ahead of its …
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Around 20 000 people took to the streets of George, Gqeberha, East London and virtually in the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa. A record number of participants entered the charity event – now in its 27th year. The Big Walk for Cancer has grown to be the …
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The Ibhayi Small Business EXPO Saturday 25 October 2025 – Stalls Almost Gone, Family Fun Guaranteed! With only two days to go, excitement is building for the Ibhayi Small Business Chambers (ISBC) Small Business EXPO happening this Saturday, October 25, 2025, at African Sky! This major showcase is ready to highlight the innovation and vibrancy …
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As South Africa continues to navigate economic headwinds, the growing township economy presents a powerful and often overlooked opportunity for inclusive growth and job creation. Recognising this, Standard Bank, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and Nelson Mandela University (NMU), hosted a township-based exhibition under the theme “SME Development – Unlocking Your …
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The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced today. CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa. It operates in 14 countries on the continent and accounts for about 40% of all Coca-Cola product volume …
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Just over a year since it became the official “Home of Polo”, the Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) plant in Kariega has built 500 000 units of the latest iteration of this popular vehicle. The half-millionth facelift Polo, a Kings Red Polo bound for the brand’s home country of Germany, rolled off the production line in …
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Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) proudly congratulates Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) on the production of its 3 millionth Polo at the Kariega manufacturing facility – a remarkable achievement that underscores VWSA’s legacy of excellence in the South African automotive industry. As a long-standing original equipment (OE) partner, Continental has been supplying tyres to VWSA …
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A R350,000 injection into an Eastern Cape rural livestock cooperative this week from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) managed Imvaba Cooperative Fund is driving the commercialisation efforts of the Nqabarha Cooperative in Lubhelu Village in Willowvale. Meant to boost cooperative-led agribusinesses in the province, the financial is intended to scale operations, improve herd quality …
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Exporters, businesses in the export value chain, and service providers to the exporter industry in the Eastern Cape will soon discover who will be named this year’s Exporter of the Year. This prestigious event celebrates excellence and innovation across various industries, fostering competitiveness and collaboration among local enterprises. The winners will be announced at a …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Gishma Johnson as its new Marketing and Communications Manager, effective immediately. Johnson brings over two decades of diverse experience spanning the media, automotive, and tyre manufacturing sectors. As an accomplished communications, public relations, and marketing professional, she is recognised for translating strategy …
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“In South Africa’s automotive sector, one can look at the problems and challenges, or one can see opportunity. We prefer opportunity – but that is not just going to arrive through the front door. We know that we need to create it,” says tier 1 automotive component manufacturer Malben Engineering’s Commercial Director, Marius Schafer. Following …
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GQEBERHA – Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds (SANCCOB) have strengthened their partnership with the unveiling a new solar energy system at SANCCOB’s Gqeberha centre. The system will directly support the organisation’s vital conservation work by lowering operational costs, reducing its carbon footprint, and ensuring reliable, …
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