Month: January 2025

The Chamber responds to NERSA's approval of a 12.7% electricity tariff increase, expressing concern that it will drive inflation and increase business operating costs. While acknowledging progress in electricity stability, the Chamber highlights ongoing municipal infrastructure challenges, including the R90 billion debt municipalities owe to Eskom and issues with vandalism…

With South Africa holding the G20 presidency, Nelson Mandela Bay will host high-profile delegates and media from around the globe. The Bay faces a crucial question: are we camera-ready and set up to capitalize on tourism and economic opportunities? The upcoming NAACAM Show in August will spotlight the metro as…

The Chamber partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation to establish a Skills Development Desk addressing the critical technical skills shortage in the manufacturing sector. This demand-led initiative aims to reduce youth unemployment by matching upskilled talent with job opportunities in fields like engineering, data…

The Bay of Opportunity campaign launched by the Business Chamber in mid-2024 aims to position Nelson Mandela Bay as an investment destination of choice on the African continent. Leveraging the metro's strategic advantages including accessible airport, logistics infrastructure, diverse industrial sectors from auto manufacturing to renewable energy, and rich lifestyle…