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Business chamber launches platform to connect investors with local opportunities

The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has launched a new portal to connect investors with suppliers and service providers in the city.

Retail group Shoprite has increased revenue for the half year to December by 9.4% to R130.8bn

Toyota rules but Suzuki takes second from VW for second month in a row

South African motorcycle sales grow 20.8% in 2024

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After an unexpected growth spurt in the last quarter, SA’s new motorcycle market grew to 37,693 sales in 2024, a 20.8% ...

Young Nelson Mandela Bay engineering firm running like a well-oiled machine

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Still considered to be in its infancy at not even four years old, a Gqeberha engineering company is growing quickly and ...

Unsold stands in Eastern Cape eco-estate on liquidation sale

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Development rights for 129 unsold residential stands in the Kenton Eco-Estate in the Eastern Cape are being sold by ...

These are South Africa’s best selling cars

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Though overall new vehicle sales in South Africa declined 3% in 2024, the market continued its late-year surge in ...

ArcelorMittal SA to close Longs Steel business, job cuts expected

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Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa said on Monday it would proceed with winding down the Longs Steel business, ...

Takealot bets on townships to fend off global rivals in SA

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South Africa's biggest e-commerce retailer Takealot has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate ...

VW Kariega plant celebrates production record

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Volkswagen Group Africa has concluded 2024 on a high note in celebrating its all-time production record of 167,084 ...

Mabuyane pushing for green hydrogen investments at Coega

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Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane spent three days in Japan wooing potential investors in the green hydrogen ...

Expect load-shedding from January, financial advisory firm predicts

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Power outages likely to continue at low levels from next month until the end of 2028

Business chamber honours leaders who make difference in Nelson Mandela Bay

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber awarded outstanding leaders from its geographical clusters and task teams at ...

LEARNING CURVE | Chef embraces Greek-Cypriot roots to launch food business

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Gqeberha resident Katerina Storm, also known as That Greek Chick, pays homage to her family's Cypriot culture by ...

Significant strides for SPAR Group

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The SPAR Group, reporting an increase in full-year earnings, advanced its strategic goals at its SA operations and ...

Boxer's shares jump 16% on market debut

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Shares in discount grocer Boxer rose 16% on their trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Thursday.

#LearningCurve

#LearningCurve | Pair’s wonderful world of plastics

On the foundations of their careers in the aquarium and sales industries, Dave and Lynty Bevan have built a lucrative ...

#LearningCurve | From cleaner to hospitality trainer

A drive to succeed has brought Francine Zana from being a cleaner to running a training service for hospitality staff.

#LearningCurve | Living dream in the great outdoors

Once she realised an office job was not for her, Siska van der Bijl channelled her talent for handling pressure and ...

#LearningCurve | Kids ethnic hair salon a first for Bay

Drawing inspiration from a passion of working with the youth, Thandi Bosi knows every girl’s crowning glory is her hair.

#LearningCurve | Ship-shape from start saw them sailing

While Tide Marine Shipyard had a breakthrough when they were granted a major ship-building contract by Transnet, the ...

#LearningCurve | Foodie’s faith in mustard reaps reward

His business was built on a retrenchment and the dream of returning to the food industry. But it took Anthony Vieira da ...

#LearningCurve | Change to luxury coach tours pays off

When he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by venturing in to the transport industry, Faheem ...

#LearningCurve | Giving newlyweds a fairytale start

Mother-and-daughter team of wedding planners build success on quality service, rolling up sleeves when heat is ...

#LearningCurve | Built on a firm foundation in Bay

DMV Architecture, started by Dal Venables when he was a student, today covers all realms of building design Now in its ...

#LearningCurve: Patience builds Klinicare empire

Personal touch, loyal customer service helped Schoeman overcome challenges to grow his pharmacy brand His interest in ...

#LearningCurve: Brown’s PR celebrates a milestone

Quality service, hands-on approach make Michelle Brown’s agency a sought-after establishment – 30 years on With the ...

#LearningCurve: Rising star making it on her own

Creativity, hard work and acquiring business skills has seen award-winning designer establish her business She found ...

#LearningCurve: Success just a stone’s throw away

Stone Etc ‘passion project’ becomes rock-solid business for Bay couple branching out into all the etceteras She started ...

#LearningCurve: Deep jump into sea of success

Pro Dive couple’s passion for sport, mutual support and hard work turns Bay business into ‘diving destination’ It was a ...

#LearningCurve: Turning your passion into business

Health hiccup set exercise fanatic on new path to financial fitness, awareness and commitment to help others After ...

#LearningCurve: Rhoda fulfils dream of BnB success

Mongoose Manor guesthouse owner’s hard work ethic, top quality service, make her clients feel at home When she ...

#LearningCurve: Giving style to security, and homes

Entrepreneur’s aesthetic approach to burlgar bars and gates breaks free from the conventional caged feel It was a ...

#LearningCurve: Master of design’s clients her badge

Achievements include blue-chip national, global firms, working with UN, NMB municipality, IDZs and ...

#LearningCurve: Beauty of her job is – she loves it

Salon owner says pampering and treating clients as individuals, well-organised bookings and location key to ...

#LearningCurve: Imagination key to success story

Online shop Popsiebelle sells creative items for kids, meant to start stories and conversations With a range of ...

#LearningCurve: Driven to ‘pimp’ your ride in style

A passion for cars and a gap in the market saw the owner of Autosport establishing his dream The ever-growing market ...

#LearningCurve: Master of his own (home) design

Excellence in niche housing developments sees architectural firm get its slice of the cake A keen sense of the arts ...

#LearningCurve: Kennel owners have all tails wagging

A passion for dogs that extends through generations led to a business offering all things dog-related Lifelong ...

#LearningCurve: Sublime Glass act driven by passion

Unique offering of manufacturing and design supported by quality, ethics and service A passion for design and a ...

#LearningCurve: Bansda’s legacy shines on in Bay

Jewellery store builds on iconic family brand priding itself on quality, service in 110-year history A rich retail ...

#LearningCurve: Placement agency finds its niche

Zanele Diniso seizes her chance to build up a reputable business securing employment for domestic workers Inspiration ...

#LearningCurve: Building a brighter future for all

Driven woman behind success of Bahlaseli Project Development making inroads in man’s world of construction From the ...

#LearningCurve: PR guru stamps mark on industry

After seven years of heading Kaizer Chiefs’ public relations team, Putco Mafani traded his nine-to-five job for more ...

#LearningCurve: Tupperware two turn plastic into millions

From selling the product to make a few extra bucks, they now employ 24 women A mother and daughter duo are ...

#LearningCurve: Thriving in the spotlight

Passionate entrepreneur Roberts proves theatre, comedy is serious business When Ranique Roberts received a request ...

#LearningCurve: Duo break the mould in ceramic venture

Accident proves a blessing for Bay pair as Angel Wings makes its mark in industry Two Port Elizabeth women are ...

#LearningCurve: Bay tattoo artist is making his mark

Owner of parlours in Baywest and Centurion, Shawn Lindgren also has ambitions to expand his business ...

#LearningCurve: Combining talent and corporate functions

Bay entrepreneur’s undertaking has gone from success to success A leap of faith as she quit her executive job ...

#LearningCurve: Giving little ones a solid foundation

Kelly Ferreira’s Khula Playschool a great start Teachers are a gift to society as they pass on knowledge and for ...

#LearningCurve: Business built on respect, dignity

Undertaker Kevin Hendricks puts 34 years of experience to good use as Funeral Home owner Fig Tree Funeral Home owner ...