Deneesha Pillay
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Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Plans to bring production of lithium-ion battery home to South Africa
An eyesore, a hazard to our health and one of the key obstacles in the way of the Port Elizabeth waterfront development – manganese has been badmouthed for it all. → Read More
Tsolo woman wins national agri award
The shining lights in SA’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors were celebrated on Thursday night at an awards ceremony hosted at the Boardwalk Conference Centre in Port Elizabeth. → Read More
Passionate trainer wants to help emerging Angora farmers do better
I live, sleep, eat, breathe agriculture, says Beauty Mokgwamme – a force who is breathing new life into South Africa’s mohair industry through skills development. → Read More
Buyers winning as Nelson Mandela Bay property market revives
The Port Elizabeth property market is slowly picking up pace, with experts noting that it is the buyers’ time to thrive. → Read More
Go-ahead given for big Bay clean-up
The multimillion-rand backing from the municipality will go towards 41 co-operatives that have been appointed to rid the city of excess waste. → Read More
Parents of child fighting cancer donate bed-chairs
A little bit of comfort goes a long way and a Port Elizabeth-based mother is going to great lengths to ensure parents who have children fighting cancer have a better place to rest. → Read More
Metro honours top 50 businesses in city
The city’s top 50 businesses were honoured at a celebratory event hosted by mayor Mongameli Bobani at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday night, for their ability to thrive under strenuous economic conditions. → Read More
Bay pupils join anti-plastic drive
Say no to plastic and stop polluting our oceans, were the messages from Nelson Mandela Bay pupils who paraded along Beach Road on Sunday to do their bit to raise awareness for marine life. → Read More
Water on wheels for 79 Nelson Mandela Bay schools
World Vision SA and Ford’s Water on Wheels project is ready to roll, with 79 schools in KwaNobuhle near Uitenhage in line to get clean drinking water whenever assistance is needed. → Read More
NMU student entrepreneur guns for success despite challenges
Mkhize, who hails from KwaZulu-Natal, is studying towards a BCom degree in financial planning at Nelson Mandela University and said while he would not yet consider himself successful, he is doing everything he can to ensure Mavovo keeps growing. → Read More
Standard Bank closes six branches in EC
Standard Bank announced its full list of branch closures on Monday, with two based in Port Elizabeth. → Read More
Work for more than 2,500 envisaged in R2.2bn Bay estate, resort and farming projects
The development – consisting of three separate projects – is proposed for the Colchester area on the banks of the Sundays River and already has the thumbs-up from the economic development, tourism and agriculture committee. → Read More
Balancing act for visionary leaders
Human beings. The species that is both the creator of technology and most fearful of what continuous innovation means for our jobs and social spaces and what possible future our children might have. → Read More
Port Elizabeth sun panel tracking supplier sets bar
Port Elizabeth-based company PiA Solar has become the first solar tracker manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere to qualify for a prestigious international design standard, showing just what the Bay is made of. → Read More
New R2.9bn wind farm for Eastern Cape
Energy giant Enel Green Power SA has started construction of its 140 MW wind farm in Oyster Bay, committing to ensure job creation in the region. The project, worth €180m (R 2,9bn), is located in Kouga Municipality and will comprise of 41 new turbines. The construction of Oyster Bay wind farm, is Enel’s fourth wind project in the country, and is expected to be fully operational by mid 2021. → Read More
Stamp of origin boosts Nelson Mandela Bay exports
Despite sluggish economic growth facing the national economy, the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber said it had noted an increase in the number of certificates of origin being issued in the city during the first quarter of 2019. → Read More
Doing what comes naturally is key
Rau believes her creative flair ensures that every event is completely unique. → Read More
Man shot in both legs while sitting in garage at home
A-46-year old Helenvale man sustained gunshot wounds in both his legs after two unknown gunmen entered his home on Sunday Afternoon. → Read More
'Our people deserve peace'
We need to stand up for peace. These were the words of Port Elizabeth youth from the northern areas who on Sunday tried to do their bit to bring awareness to the rampant crime destroying the lives young people almost daily. Members of events company Sip n' Chill, who organised the peace run, said many of them had come from or still lived in various parts of the northern areas and peace had to be… → Read More
Plusses and pitfalls of open plan
Strange food smells, loud chewing and no-one ever really agreeing on the temperature of the air-conditioner are just some of the pitfalls of open-place offices. → Read More