Cape Chamber welcomes arrest of taxi driver accused of violently attacking a motorist in road rage incident last week
The Cape Chamber welcomes news of the arrest of a 28-year-old taxi driver accused of violently attacking a motorist in an apparent road rage incident last week. We commend taxi industry stakeholders for swiftly helping to identify the suspect, who now faces an attempted murder charge. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) says the […]
Cape Chamber condemns criminal elements wreaking havoc within the taxi industry
The Cape Chamber condemns criminal elements wreaking havoc within the taxi industry at a time when closer collaboration is needed to stamp out violence within the sector. We offer our condolences to all those affected by the latest spate of attacks, particularly to those who lost loved ones. A taxi association leader was shot dead […]
The sky’s no limit as space age SA technology reaps awards at Western Cape innovation showpiece
Proudly South African satellite components now orbiting the earth, a world-first recycled plastic bucket, and a new kind of ‘carbon-friendly’ cement. These are just some of numerous home-grown innovations to scoop top honours on Tuesday night at the Western Cape Innovation Awards hosted by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A total of 14 […]
Major Chambers of Commerce affiliated with ASAC, not with SACCI (South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry)
The major Chambers of Commerce & Industry in South Africa wish to make it clear that we are not in any way affiliated to the South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SACCI), we are affiliated under the Association of South African Chambers (ASAC). The Association of South African Chambers (ASAC) is a voluntary apolitical […]
Chamber prioritises youth empowerment as it commemorates Youth Day
BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS: Pictured outside the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s offices is the 2024 YES Programme candidates who have been placed in diverse roles across multiple industries in the Metro. The group is being provided with valuable work experience and skills development opportunities by Chamber member companies who are part of this private sector […]
Chamber positions Bay of Opportunity during launch of Local Economy Reinvention Think Tank
REINVENTING THE FUTURE: Signing the pledge during the official launch of the Local Economy Reinvention Think Tank are, from left to right, Loyiso Dotwana (Chamber President), Quintin Uren (Co-Lead – Local Economy Reinvention Think Tank) and Denise van Huyssteen (Chamber CEO). Picture credit: Leon Hugo The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber officially launched its Local […]
Bay’s leading companies pursuing innovative water saving systems
Some of the leading manufacturing companies in Nelson Mandela Bay are pursuing innovative water-saving systems to improve the efficiency of their manufacturing operations while reducing their dependency on municipal water supply. These initiatives form part of their zero water roadmaps and in the past few years, have saved the companies millions of litres of water […]
Chamber’s Help Desk records 86% resolution rate for first half of 2023
The Chamber’s Help Desk has recorded an 86% resolution rate for cases reported to it by Nelson Mandela Bay businesses for the first half of the year, compared to 70% achieved for the full year in 2022. This is a one stop channel for Chamber member enabling environment issues to be consolidated and elevated through […]
Chamber joins hands with SA to embrace role women play in the economy
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber joins hands with the rest of South Africa today as it commemorates National Women’s Day, a moment to reflect on women and their contribution beyond the attainment of democracy. Gender equality and women empowerment remain one of the key cogs in the country’s national debate to embrace the role […]
BLSA CEO to headline Chamber’s Annual Ladies Breakfast
Business Leadership South Africa’s chief executive Busisiwe Mavuso will be headlining the Chamber’s Annual Ladies Breakfast flagship event which will be held in Nelson Mandela Bay, on 01 September 2023. Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen says Mavuso is highly respected within business circles as a leader who subscribes to ethical leadership, an advocate for inclusive […]