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A new initiative tackling two of South Africa’s most urgent challenges, youth unemployment and environmental degradation, was officially launched today in Nelson Mandela Bay. Spearheaded by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber through its Risk Management Desk and funded by Hollard, the programme brings together private and non-profit partners to create meaningful employment for young …
The imposition of the 30% tariffs by the United States on South Africa from 07 August is a big blow for local businesses, especially in the automotive and agricultural sectors. The Eastern Cape economy is likely to be the most adversely affected in the country by these developments. This is not just an issue which …
Richard Walker, Head of Risk Advisory Services at BDO South Africa, yesterday presented BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2025 report to exporters and emerging businesses at a closed session hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. The report paints a sobering picture of a global business environment where bold, proactive risk-taking is steadily giving way …
Amidst mounting economic challenges and an urgent need to address spiralling youth unemployment, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, in collaboration with Standard Bank, will be hosting the Business Ignition Challenge, a dynamic initiative aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises through targeted grant support and capacitation. As businesses across various sectors continue to feel …
In a bold show of civic leadership, the Newton Park Business Cluster has taken matters into its own hands by repainting 40 stop signs in 10 intersections across the busy commercial suburb, a move aimed at improving safety, boosting the area’s visual appeal, and addressing service delivery shortcomings head-on. The project, spearheaded and funded voluntarily …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, in collaboration with the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA), have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing business enablement within the property sector. This partnership highlights the commitment of both organisations to driving economic growth, retaining and creating jobs and positioning Nelson Mandela Bay as …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), have initiated a strategic partnership, setting the stage for enhanced collaboration across the agricultural value chain in the Eastern Cape. This partnership reflects a joint commitment to advancing agribusiness development and leveraging shared resources to overcome key challenges. Agriculture is …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has flagged concerns that overall dam levels have dropped below the 70% mark, highlighting the need for an ongoing and vigilant focus to be placed on ensuring the security of water supply for the metro. “Safeguarding our most critical resource, namely water, needs to be an ongoing effort which …
In a world where the rules of business are being rewritten, two formidable women are not just keeping pace – they are setting the course. On Thursday, 6 June 2025, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber will present an event that promises to ignite conversation, inspire ambition and challenge convention. Themed “Redefining Leadership: Women at …
In a strategic collaboration aimed at ensuring that the metro has proactive measures in place to minimise the risks to local businesses associated with weather and other disasters, Hollard Insurance, Santam Insurance, and Simah have pledged their support to enable the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber to establish a Risk Management Desk. This partnership will …
A strategic intervention led by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Safety and Security Task Team has resulted in the donation of vital equipment to the South African Police Service’s District Operational Command Centre (DOCC) in Nelson Mandela Bay, which will boost the region’s ability to respond to issues of safety and security. Following extensive …
A collaboration between the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has seen progress in the ongoing work of the Electricity Technical Task Team, following the successful commissioning of all three transformers at the Redhouse Substation in Perseverance. This milestone is a direct result of over a year of dedicated effort …
