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B U S I N E S S G U I D E 2019
T H E N E L S O N M A N D E L A B AY B U S I N E S S C H A M B E R ’ S
ANNUAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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NELSON MANDELA BAY
BUSINESS CHAMBER 2019
CONTENTS
THE NELSON MANDELA BAY SECTORS
BUSINESS CHAMBER Pages 67 to 88
Pages 7 to 22 Tourism 68-69
President’s Message 8 Oceans Economy 70-71
Board Page 10 Innovation 72-73
CEO’s Message 11 Education 74-77
Business Chamber’s New Task Team 18 Agriculture 78-81
Automotive 82-83
BUSINESS CHAMBER Media 85
SERVICES Media Overview 86-87
Pages 23 to 43 Membership Directory 89-122
International Relations Highlights 26-27 Advertisers List 125
Certificate Of Origin 30
Enterprise Development Programme 32
A Night At The Oscars 36-37
Current Catalytic Projects 39 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Editorial Team:
NELSON MANDELA BAY Odette Parfitt, Tarryn Vasi,
Tham-Tham Uduojie, Jeremy Dobbin
Pages 45 to 65
Contributors:
Economic Overview of
Nelson Mandela Bay 46-49 Prof Charles Wait, Peter Myles,
Odwa Mtati, Doc Watson, Dr Randall Jonas,
Essential Information on Dr Felicity Coughlan, Deon Saayman,
Nelson Mandela Bay 52-61 Michael Sacke and Nwabisa Makunga
Investment Overview 64-65 Photography:
Michael Sheehan, Heather Stevens,
Volkswagen Group South Africa, Transnet,
Gerhard Kemp, Leze Hurter, Isuzu
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Disclaimer: Business Guide is published by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber
on an annual basis. Copyright of material in Business Guide is the property of the
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber unless otherwise attributed or indicated.
The contents may, in some instances, be quoted, on condition that prior permission
is obtained from the Business Chamber, and that the Business Chamber is quoted as
the source. The views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors or
respondents, and not necessarily those of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber,
unless specifically indicated. While everything is done to ensure the accuracy of the
information presented, no responsibility for errors can be borne by the Nelson Mandela
Bay Business Chamber. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is a Section 21
(not for gain) business association.
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WE HAVE PLACED CANDIDATES INTO
THE FOLLOWING SECTORS:
BUSINESS PROCESS DIGITAL INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SALES AND SERVICE
OUTSOURCING (BPO) OPPORTUNITIES MAINTENANCE (IRM)
SOME OF OUR EMPLOYERS IN NELSON MANDELA BAY ARE:
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NELSON MANDELA BAY
NMBBC 2019
Advert
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ANNUAL BUSINESS GUIDE
NELSON MANDELA BAY BUSINESS CHAMBER
CATALYST FOR
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
T he Nelson Mandela Bay Business
Chamber is a not-for-profit organisation
representing a broad spectrum of businesses
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s
vision is to be a leading catalyst for economic
development in the Bay. Its mission is to
in and around Nelson Mandela Bay. It is one influence the key factors and stakeholders
of the largest voluntary business associations that create a competitive enabling business
in the Eastern Cape, with a membership of environment, and to collaborate with
businesses across a wide array of sectors. stakeholders towards achieving a collective
goal of sustainable business growth.
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NELSON MANDELA BAY
NMBBC 2019
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
NELSON MANDELA BAY BUSINESS CHAMBER PRESIDENT
THOMAS SCHAEFER
If this city and region is to develop and provide
jobs for thousands of unemployed residents,
collaboration between all stakeholders will be the
key that unlocks such development. Gone are the
days of simple competition; for one company to
be successful, we first need to join hands to build a
sustainable industry in which it can thrive.
Bringing all parties together is easier said than done –
perhaps because we lack a common vision for the Bay.
My vision for Nelson Mandela Bay in 2019 is this: for
us to be a Metro where government and business
can work together to strengthen existing primary
industries and build up smaller industries; where
academia and business can partner to equip the
workforce of the future; and where each of us can
contribute to growing an inclusive economy for the
If 2018 has showed us anything, it is that the world city’s residents.
is, and will remain, an uncertain place. The Business Chamber remains committed
President Trump started a trade war with China, to making this vision a reality, and to working
Brexit is looming and even in South Africa, businesses continuously to improve, support and sustain
are feeling the strain of political instability and its business development in the metro. Through the
adverse effects on investor confidence. action arm of our eight Task Teams, we will catalyse
economic growth in a number of key sectors and
But, against the backdrop of the country’s low levels high-impact projects. Together, we can make our
of growth and rising levels of unemployment, we as city a destination of choice for those who want to
business have an opportunity to turn things around. invest, do business, live and work.
While remaining apolitical as an organisation, the In conclusion, I’d like to thank my fellow Board
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has taken members for their tireless efforts and dedication
the lead by implementing its triple helix model of to realising the city’s economic potential. Together
engagement between business, government and with our capable Business Chamber CEO Nomkhita
academia. We do this for the greater good of developing Mona, our Task Teams and the Business Chamber
the Metro and its economy to fulfil its potential. staff and members, we have proven in the past year
that, through passion and hard work, big goals can
be achievable.
Nelson Mandela Bay is officially open for business –
let’s stand together and keep it that way.
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NELSON MANDELA BAY
NMBBC 2019
THE BOARD OF
NELSON MANDELA BAY
BUSINESS CHAMBER
LEADING THE WAY FOR CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT
Back, from left:
Denise van Huyssteen,
Robert Niemand, Rocco Joubert,
Loyiso Dotwana, Hoosain Mahomed,
Thomas Schaefer, Andrew Muir, Saki
Macozoma, MC Botha, Siya Mhlaluka,
Dave Coffey, Christopher Mashigo.
Front, from left: Simoné Mao-Cheia,
Bongi Siwisa, Nomkhita Mona, Tshiwela
Mhlantla, Jane Stevenson, Sonja Tifloen.
Absent: Wolf Edmayr,
Gary Markson, Sibongile Muthwa,
Garth Wright.
T
he Nelson Mandela
Bay Business Chamber
prides itself on the calibre of the
strategic direction for the Business Chamber and its
initiatives, in particular to the Task Team structures.
In 2018 the Business Chamber’s Board was led by
individuals who serve on our Board each
Thomas Schaefer as President, alongside Deputy
year, unified by the purpose of advancing sustainable
Presidents Andrew Muir and Tshiwela Mhlantla.
business growth in the Metro.
Simoné Mao-Cheia served as Honorary Treasurer.
The Board members, who are all busy executives,
volunteer their time and expertise to provide
OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT DEP. PRESIDENT DEP. PRESIDENT HONORARY TREASURER CHIEF EXEC OFFICER
THOMAS TSHIWELA ANDREW SIMONÉ NOMKHITA
SCHAEFER MHLANTLA MUIR MAO-CHEIA MONA
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CEO’S MESSAGE
NELSON MANDELA BAY BUSINESS CHAMBER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
NOMKHITA MONA
T he Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has
turned a corner. The past year saw us implement
our new strategy for industrial development and
sustainable economic growth. The basis of this strategy
is the triple helix model, which refers to the collaboration
between government, business and academia.
The Business Chamber is actively driving the Airlift
campaign, a collaborative effort we embarked
on (alongside the Metro, ACSA, Nelson Mandela
Bay Tourism and the ECDC) to open air access
into the region. We have appointed a technical
partner to assist by bringing domestic, regional and
international flights to the Bay.
However, to achieve economic development there
are certain obstacles that first need to be removed.
In 2018 we accelerated our efforts to promote the Ease
of Doing Business by establishing an in-house help
desk, which assists members by reducing red tape and The Task Team recently presented a compelling
engaging with the Metro on behalf of businesses. argument against Eskom’s proposed tariff increases
at a Nersa public hearing.
Through our Metro Collaboration Task Team, we
are also engaging continuously with the City’s In keeping with the needs of business in the face
leadership regarding the Baygrow initiative. of the digital revolution, we also established an
Our intention is to establish a One Stop Shop for eighth task team titled Industry 4.0. (You can read
both existing and potential investors. more about this on page 18.)
In the meantime, our other task teams have been hard In 2019, we intend to build on these successes and
at work to clear the way for businesses to flourish. create new opportunities for businesses to thrive
These efforts include a pilot project championed across all sectors. Despite the challenges that 2018
by our Electricity Task Team, which saw time-of- brought for the Metro and the country, we as an
use businesses in the Metro saving an estimated organisation remain optimistic that collaboration
R20-million, by condensing two peak usage will enable us to build a stronger industry and
periods into one during July and August. community in the year to come.
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NELSON MANDELA
BAY BUSINESS
CHAMBER STRATEGY
HELPING YOU DO BUSINESS AT EASE
Lobby & Advocate
Infrastructure & Utilities
Persuasion & Pressure
Electricity
Water
& Energy
Capacity
Skills Development
Pharmaceutical
Champion
EASE OF
DOING Metro
Roads
Instutional
Collaboration
BUSINESS
Transport
SME
& Logistics
Enterprise DevelopmentMaritimeIncentives & Investments
Civil Society Coalition
Priority Enablers Metho-
Focus dology
areas
VISION
To be a leading
PURPOSE
To drive business T he strategy of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business
Chamber is based on the Triple Helix model of
building relationships between academia, industry
catalyst for economic success.
development in Nelson and government as the foundation of creating a
VALUES competitive Nelson Mandela Bay.
Mandela Bay.
• Integrity Along with all our partners in the city, the Business
MISSION
• Commitment Chamber has adopted a long-term cluster
By influencing the • Prosperity development approach to promote economic
factors and key growth. We are focused on the Enablers that
stakeholders that create facilitate the Ease of Doing Business in Nelson
a competitive enabling Mandela Bay.
business environment.
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ABSA
SUPPORTS SMEs
The facility has two 20-seater boardrooms, two
10-seater boardrooms and free Wi-Fi. Company
registrations are done in collaboration with Swiftreg at
SMES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING a cost of R390. Advisory services: on Absa ED offerings
MORE THAN 65% OF JOBS AND THE MAIN (including the Procurement Portal, Procurement
CHALLENGES THAT THEY FACE ARE AS Finance and Developmental/Equity Funding).
FOLLOWS: Financial literacy courses are offered by experienced
• Lack of access to market; bank employees, from business banking to personal
financial literacy. Professional service providers are
• Access to finance; and contracted to provide Business Skills Workshops, with
• Non-financial support the training ranging from Business plans (review),
cash flows, bookkeeping, marketing, licenses, permits,
Finances are available in abundance in South registration regulations and tax compliance.
Africa, however, SMEs are not ready to access
funding due to an incapacity to run sustainable Absa has contracted experienced and qualified
businesses, as well as lack of training, lack of mentors to provide mentorship and coaching to
experience and lack of expertise. SMEs with potential to grow their businesses.
The mentors take the entrepreneurs through
diagnostics and identify challenges faced by the
SME. If the SME requires professional services,
these will be procured by the mentor.
A bsa Enterprise and Supplier Development
(ESD) has entered into a memorandum of
understanding with the Nelson Mandela Bay
Mzi Baleni
Absa Regional Manager –
Business Chamber. Enterprise and Supplier Development
This will allow Absa and the Business Chamber a Eastern and Southern Cape
platform to provide virtual and/or physical support
services to SMEs. SMEs will have access to the Absa
Enterprise and Supplier Development offerings.
Absa ESD offers non-financial support at Absa
Enterprise Development Centre, which is based
on the first floor of Kwantu Towers, Vuyisile Mini
Square. The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC)
provides and delivers services to Entrepreneurs,
Small, Micro and Medium-sized Enterprises
(SMEs), for strengthening the job creation potential,
productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of
these enterprises.
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BUSINESS
CHAMBER SERVICES
VALUE-ADDED BENEFITS FROM THE BUSINESS CHAMBER
COO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Certificates of Origin (COO) can be issued at our The Business Chamber offers an Enterprise
premises at reduced rates. The Business Chamber Development Programme for local businesses,
also offers exporters the opportunity to certify which includes mentorship and skills development.
electronically through the new ECOO system, which Through this programme, SMEs will grow, become
makes life much easier for exporters. eligible for funds, become ready to export, gain
more insight into new markets and increase their
coo@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za job creation potential.
admin@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za or
PUBLICATIONS & ADVERTISING operations@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
The Business Chamber offers exposure for
member companies through our three publications: HELP DESK
the annual Business Guide, Annual Review and
This service offers members a chance to find out
Infocom (which is printed three times a year starting
more information about Port Elizabeth. The Help Desk
from 2019). The Business Guide and the Infocom series
champions requests made by the citizens of the Bay.
are printed and distributed to all of our members.
helpdesk@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
marketing@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
EXPORTERS DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
This programme allows exporters to understand
As another service to our members, the Business trade markets better. Exporters can use this service
Chamber also offers electronic mailers, website to better their skills and their exporting knowledge.
uploads and social media mentions and sharing.
admin@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za or
communication@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za operations@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
EVENTS RESEARCH UNIT
Networking opportunities are not the only reason The Business Chamber established an in-house
for our events at the Business Chamber. Our events cluster research unit in 2018. Its aim is ultimately
also reflect on relevant topics within the Bay and are to identify catalytic projects that can contribute
facilitated by experts in the specific fields relating to to the development of key sectors. The new unit
the topics. will provide a library of business intelligence and
insights for the development of essential clusters.
events@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za or
functions@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za research@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT
The Business Chamber’s relationships with other Because the majority of our membership’s workforce
chambers abroad open opportunities for our is based in the city, Nelson Mandela Bay is the direct
members to reach international markets. We allow beneficiary of their Corporate Social Investment
space for our member companies to learn more programmes.
about international relations and open doors of Every year the Business Chamber adopts NGO
opportunity through this service. organisations and collects goods and services
from our member companies in order to create
Nicki@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
awareness. In 2018 the Business Chamber adopted
Elsen Academy and the Kleinskool Initiative and
collected several items, including office equipment,
stationery and school clothes.
marketing@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
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BUSINESS
CHAMBER STAFF
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS FINANCE & CORPORATE
OFFICER MANAGER SERVICES MANAGER
NOMKHITA PRINCE YVETTE
MONA MATONSI KING
ceo@ operations@ finance@
nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber.
co.za co.za co.za
FRONT-LINE & OFFICE HEAD OF EVENTS CERTIFICATE OF
ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER RESEARCH COORDINATOR ORIGIN CLERK
RUSHANA JADE JEREMY GAIL SAKHI
AHMED BASHELLS DOBBIN HAWKER MADONDILE
reception@ accounts@ research@ events@ coo@
nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber.
co.za co.za co.za co.za co.za
TASK TEAMS & PROJECTS EVENTS MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY / MEMBERSHIP
COORDINATOR ASSISTANT OFFICER SECRETARY TO THE BOARD CONSULTANT
SABELANI LUNGISILE ODETTE NICKI WELMA
MONI MTSHUTSHWANA PARFITT SMITH SWANEPOEL
taskteams@ functions@ media@ nicki@ members@
nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber.
co.za co.za co.za co.za co.za
PR/MARKETING MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE
HOUSEKEEPING & SALES COORDINATOR CONSULTANT ASSISTANT ASSISTANT
NOLU THAM-THAM AMELIA TARRYN SINAZO
TSHIKILA UDUOJIE VAN DER MERWE VASI YEKIWE
nolu@ marketing@ membership@ communication@ admin@
nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber. nmbbusinesschamber.
co.za co.za co.za co.za co.za
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TASK TEAMS
THE ACTION ARM OF THE BUSINESS CHAMBER
T he Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber
facilitates the ease of doing business through
its strong action arm, consisting of seven well-
lobbying and advocating for matters that create
an environment in which businesses can grow, as
well as addressing inhibiting factors that negatively
established task teams. The task teams have impact business.
traditionally been at the forefront of championing,
WATER TASK TEAM SME DEVELOPMENT – METRO COLLABORATION
CLOSED TASK TEAM TASK TEAM
Objective: Securing supply at
the correct quality level. Objective: Creating an enabling Objective: Ensuring strong
Board Lead: Christopher environment for sustainable collaboration between the
Mashigo (CDC) growth of SME member NMBM, parastatals, other
companies in priority sectors. stakeholders and the Business
Board Lead: Rob Niemand Chamber on strategic items
Chair: (LabourNet) which impact upon the local
Nick Chapman economic environment.
(VWSA) Chair: Board Lead: Denise
Wesley van Huyssteen
Augustyn
(Black Sheep
Holdings) Chair:
Nomkhita
TRANSPORT & Mona
LOGISTICS TASK TEAM (NMBBC)
Objective: Improving logistics to
support investment in the region. TRADE & INVESTMENT
Board Lead: Hoosain Mahomed TASK TEAM
(AIDC EC)
Objective: Being a catalyst ROADS & STORM WATER
for Nelson Mandela Bay’s TASK TEAM
Chair: economic growth.
Lance Petersen Objective: Promoting an efficient
Board lead: Dave Coffey and safe roads and storm water
(Tigers Global
Logistics) network in the Metro.
Chair: Board Lead: Loyiso Dotwana
Dave Coffey (NAKO ILISO)
(Shatterprufe)
Chair:
ELECTRICITY TASK TEAM Riccardo
Objective: Creating an Temmers
energy smart city. (CDC)
Board Lead: MC Botha (JGS)
Chair:
Angus Clark
(ISUZU)
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THE NELSON MANDELA
BAY BUSINESS CHAMBER’S
HELP DESK
The ease of doing
business is an important
aspect for creating a
conducive environment in which
businesses can thrive.
The Business Chamber has set up a
Help Desk to assist members with
any obstacles they encounter
with respect to the ease of
doing business.
THE ELEMENTS INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING:
Procedures, time, and cost to start a company in
Nelson Mandela Bay.
Construction permits - procedures, time and cost
to complete all formalities to build.
Electricity - getting connected to the electrical
grid, reliable supply, and electricity tariffs.
Trading across borders - export of goods and
Registering a property - procedures, time and services; import of parts, components and inputs
cost to transfer a property, quality of the land into the city.
administration system, and building plan approval.
Labour market regulations - there is flexibility in
Environmental Impact Assessment - the time employment regulation and aspects of job quality
and cost required for environmental impact in Nelson Mandela Bay.
assessment (EIA) approval.
The objective of this value-added service is to
Infrastructure - the condition of roads and create a database of these matters and/or issues
road networks. with a view of using the information to lobby the
Municipality to make sure that results are achieved.
Getting credit - effective laws and credit
information systems.
Paying taxes - payments, time and total tax rate Contact Sabelani Moni for Help Desk assistance at
for a firm to comply with all tax regulations, and helpdesk@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za,
easier processes for business development and or call 041 373 1122.
investment.
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BUSINESS CHAMBER
INTRODUCES
NEW TASK TEAM
In a snapshot of his book The Fourth Industrial
Revolution, World Economic Forum founder and
executive chairman Professor Klaus Schwab notes:
will be the eighth team under the leadership of the
Business Chamber, and will bolster our efforts to
support sustainable economic development.
“We do not yet know just how it will unfold, but one
Through the new Task Team, we will explore the
thing is clear: the response to it must be integrated
various challenges and opportunities that the
and comprehensive, involving all stakeholders of
Fourth Industrial Revolution will bring in its wake.
the global polity, from the public and private sectors
We will champion skills development initiatives,
to academia and civil society.”
both to upskill a new workforce and reskill existing
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is workforces that will be integrated into automated
answering this call. processes. We will lobby for government support for
ICT development programmes and encourage the
We have built our strategy on the triple helix model
private sector to invest in such advancements as well.
of collaboration between business, government
and academia - and the quadruple helix model The new Task Team will form critical linkages with
where we often include civil society coalitions in our our other Task Teams. Increased automation will
collaborative efforts. However, the speed at which create opportunities for SMEs in the Metro, with
the Fourth Industrial Revolution is progressing these businesses benefiting from the efforts of
requires us to do more. our SME Task Team. The innovators who keep up
with the Revolution will still need well-maintained
To this end, we have made the decision to establish
infrastructure, a sustainable water supply and
a task team centred specifically around the Fourth
reasonably priced electricity – and we advocate for
Industrial Revolution (sometimes referred to as
these causes through our Strategic Resources and
Industry 4.0) – particularly as the effects of the
Roads and Storm water Task Teams.
digital shift will be significant in a manufacturing
hub such as Nelson Mandela Bay. Industry 4.0 brings with it endless opportunities to
change the way we operate. If we can learn to not
The Industry 4.0 Task Team, which will consist
only embrace but encourage innovation, the Metro’s
of leaders from the local business community,
businesses can establish themselves as leaders in
the march for the Revolution.
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WHAT DOES
INDUSTRY 4.0 MEAN
TO YOU AND YOUR PARTICULAR BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY?
“ “
In our industry, as an events and Business leaders in all industries are actively
communications company it has become looking to take advantage of the Internet
essential for us to adapt to various new of Things’ (IoT’s) potential to transform
technologies, such as cloud computing and everything from customer offers and
event technology. We have to share and relationships to internal processes and
control large amounts of data that assists operations. Technology and communications
us to engage and collaborate with our providers are the ones that will deliver the
stakeholders, which in turn enhances the power of IoT to everyone else.
experiences we create. There are obviously
challenges, but the positives outweigh the Forrester predicts that IoT platforms will
”
become the customer backbone of the
negatives.
future. IoT Edge computing will help open
CLAIRE KIVEDO, new possibilities in IoT with decentralized
computing - more businesses will push the
OWNER OF OVERALL EVENTS
processing and analysis of data to the edge
of the network, cutting data integration costs
and reducing network latency.
IoT enabled businesses will drive cohesive
business processes and increase their focus
on running businesses. Security will is a key
consideration for open IoT eco-systems and
blockchain can have a pivotal role to play in
securing IoT devices and platforms.
Our focus is to move beyond connectivity to
provide end to end value propositions that
“ ”
help transform lives and business.
Here at Raizcorp, in the incubation industry,
the introduction of Industry 4.0 strategies MPUMELELO KHUMALO
has assisted the company tremendously. MANAGING EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR
All operational systems are linked through VODACOM EASTERN CAPE REGION
the internet to assist all departments to work
more closely with each other, to achieve
better results and better controls. This is
particularly important as Raizcorp itself has
many branches throughout South Africa
and internationally, and we can all adhere
immediately and simultaneously to the ever-
changing business environment - improving
the entire value chain and making us highly
flexible to the ever-changing needs of our
customers and for our entrepreneurs on the
”
various Raizcorp programmes.
GUY TAYLOR
PROSPERATOR MANAGER OF RAIZCORP
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ASPEN OPENS
R1BN HIGH CONTAINMENT FACILITY
South Africa’s
largest pharmaceutical
company, Aspen
significant portion of the installed pharmaceutical
Pharmacare, officially volume capacity in our country. Aspen’s ongoing
opened its R1bn Port investment in its South African manufacturing sites
Elizabeth-based high bolsters the introduction of new technologies, the
addition of skilled employment opportunities and
containment facility in the enhancement of our country’s export capability.”
May 2018.
The facility produces medication for the treatment
of late stage cancers, certain autoimmune diseases
and Parkinson’s disease, among others.
Officiating at the opening, the Minister of Trade and
Industry Dr Rob Davies said the investment would
significantly strengthen the country’s capacity as a
manufacturer of quality pharmaceutical products.
“Aspen’s expansion will enable the manufacture
of products that were not previously produced
locally, and also add to the export capacity of
Aspen - contributing to the overall growth of the
pharmaceutical sector,” said Davies.
From left to right: Dr Rob Davies
(Minister of Trade and Industry), “With this new facility, it is anticipated that around
Stephen Saad (Aspen Group
Executive) and Branson Bosman 95% of these new products are to be exported to target
(Head of Capability) markets in Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
The new high potency manufacturing facility will
provide Aspen with niche-type capability to offer
the market specialised therapeutics and increase
its footprint within the global pharmaceutical
A t the launch, Aspen Group Chief Executive
Stephen Saad said: “Aspen continues its
evolution into a global specialty manufacturer of
environment.”
Aspen’s operations in the Eastern Cape employ
niche products requiring complex technologies. over 2 500 people, of which 2 000 are at the
The high potency manufacturing facility represents Port Elizabeth site - with more than 90% of these
such complex technologies, providing Aspen with employees being recruited from local communities.
the opportunity to expand its exports with products
In order to ensure world class training capabilities
which are used for rare indications.
in its employees, Aspen is in the process of
“The commissioning of this facility further cements establishing a Training Academy. The intention is
Aspen’s position as the largest private investor in to give Aspen employees the opportunity to attain
the South African pharmaceutical industry, with its national accredited qualifications in pharmaceutical
current manufacturing operations constituting a manufacturing.
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HELPING NELSON
MANDELA BAY
BUSINESS TO GROW
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber electronic platforms. We pride ourselves on
lobbies and advocates on behalf of the regularly communicating important matters
business community regarding matters that could affect your business through our
that impact local businesses. The Business media platforms.
Chamber offers a number of key services to
We offer value-added services to big and small
its members.
member companies, such as our Enterprise
Whether it is a high-level event or a coffee Development Programme, which supports
morning, the Business Chamber’s popular small business owners, and our Exporters
events keep members informed on a variety Development Programme, aimed at assisting
of business-related topics and equip them to companies to prepare for exporting their
develop and run sustainable companies. goods. Exporters are also supported through
our Certificate of Origin (COO) services.
The Business Chamber also provides members
with several publications across print and
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THE NELSON MANDELA
BAY BUSINESS CHAMBER
WE ARE YOUR VOICE WE ARE YOUR HEART
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business As the social conscience of business
Chamber champions issues that in Nelson Mandela Bay, we make a
affect our members’ sustainability by difference in our communities through
questioning the status quo and finding various ad hoc and annual corporate
the most impactful way to deliver high social responsibility campaigns by
impact results. taking the lead, along with our member
companies, as a socially relevant organization.
WE ARE YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR
We lobby and advocate on behalf of business
WE ARE YOUR NETWORK
to drive the implementation of key projects Our events keep business owners and employees up
and initiatives which will positively to date and informed on a wide variety of
impact and create new business topics affecting business. We host top
opportunities in Nelson Mandela Bay. speakers, ensure that events are relevant
and connect attendees through our
networking platforms.
WE ARE YOUR BOXING GLOVES
We use persuasion and pressure to
develop and grow the local economy, in
WE ARE YOUR BUSINESS COACH
collaboration with other stakeholders, by We host the Nelson Mandela Bay Business
ensuring delivery in terms of key projects Chamber Enterprise Development
and milestones in Nelson Mandela Bay. Programme that offers local small
business owners an effective
combination of skills development
WE ARE YOUR ACTION ARM training aimed at growing small
businesses.
Our Task Teams drive the critical areas of
water, electricity, transport and logistics,
roads and storm water, small business
development and greater collaboration
WE ARE YOUR STAMP OF APPROVAL
with the Metro, to ensure an enabling We issue Certificates of Origin (COO) for businesses
business environment is in place. in Nelson Mandela Bay. These certificates
are necessary for financial requirements
such as requests by an issuing bank and
WE ARE YOUR EYES AND EARS EU projects. Members enjoy preferential
COO Rates.
We keep our members up to date with
developments in the city and connect
you with other businesses in the region
through networking, member-exclusive
WE ARE YOUR TICKET TO
advertising and business-to-business
OVERSEAS MARKETS
opportunities. We build International Relations to form a vital
link between business owners and
international markets, informing our
members of opportunities outside our
country’s borders.
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comes from within.
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INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
BRAZIL
The Business Chamber welcomed
a Brazilian delegation led by the
Mayor of Ubatuba (São Paulo),
Rogeria de Souza. This delegation
came to reignite the twinning
agreement between the towns
of Jeffreys Bay and Ubatuba.
They wanted to strengthen the
relationship between the regions
and assist with the tourism network.
Back, from left: Glenton de Kock, Ernest Bergins, Ayesha Cantor, Nomkhita Mona,
Bronwyn Daniels, Nerina Skuy, Murray Finlay and Dacre Haddon. De Souza stated that the delegation
Front, from left: Desiree Bergins, Gcinashe Vambe, Buli G Ngomane, would be back to accompany their
Janice Farias (Brazil), Rosalina Gouven (Brazil), Rogeria de Souza, Fernanda Serpa Corona JBay Surfing Champion,
(Brazil), Shena Wilmot and Carrol Bouah.
who comes from Ubatuba.
INDONESIA
An information exchange and
dialogue session was held at the
Nelson Mandela Bay Business
Chamber with a delegation from
Indonesia. The Director of the
Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre,
Pontas Tobing, led the delegation.
Tobing stated that our city’s export
market has huge potential and that,
even though there are investment
restrictions with the government,
they look forward to working on
the agreement between the two
governments.
Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre Director
Pontas Tobing (left) and Nelson Mandela Bay
Business Chamber CEO Nomkhita Mona.
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AMERICA
Aisha Eccleston, the manager of Southeast Since Port Elizabeth and Jacksonville are
Containerized Sales at the Jacksonville Port sister cities, Eccleston made it her mission
Authority, met with the Business Chamber to come to Port Elizabeth to meet the team
and various stakeholders in the Metro’s in person, and strengthen the relationship
maritime industry at the Nelson Mandela between the sister cities.
Bay Business Chamber in October 2018.
AMERICA
October 2018 came and brought
along with it Neal Turner, Economic
Officer at the US Consulate in Cape
Town. The Business Chamber’s
Chief Executive Officer Nomkhita
Mona and Operations Manager
Prince Matonsi met with Turner to
discuss the work of the Business
Chamber, and share information
about its members and its
collaboration with the Metro on
various projects.
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NATIONAL PAVILION FOR 2019/20 (01 APRIL 2019 - 31 MARCH 2020)
Closing
No Begin Date End Date Exhibition Details Host Country Sector Website Date (for Contact Person
applications)
1. 02-Apr-19 05-Apr-19 LAAD 2019 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Aerospace, Rail & Marine www.laadexpo.com 31-Jan-19 Virginia Mbuyisa
NELSON MANDELA BAY
CHAMBER SERVICES 2019
2. 06-May-19 09-May-19 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2019 Houston, USA Oil and Gas www.otcnet.org 31-Jan-19 Tshepiso Malunga
3. 28-May-19 30-May-19 Africa Health Exhibition 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa Medical devices www.africanhealthexhibition.com 31-Jan-19 Mayanda Gawula
4. 19-Jun-19 21-Jun-19 DRC Mining Week 2019 Lubumbashi, DRC Metals and Mining www.drcminingweek.com 31-Jan-19 Virginia Mbuyisa
5. 23-Jun-19 25-Jun-19 Africa’s Big 7 (Seven) 2 019 Johannesburg, South Africa Agro-Processing www.Africabig7.com 31-Jan-19 Tshepiso Malunga
6. 04-Sep-19 06-Sep-19 Fruit Logistica Asia 2019 Hong Kong, China Agro-Processing (Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) www.asiafruitlogistica.com 04-Apr-19 Mayanda Gawula
7. 10-Sep-19 13-Sep-19 DSEi 2019 London, UK Aerospace, Rail & Marine www.dsei.co.uk 10-Apr-19 Mayanda Gawula
8.. 18-Sep-19 21-Sep-19 Automechanika Johannesburg 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa Automotive www.automechanikasa.co.za 16-Apr-19 Tshepiso Malunga
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9. 17-Sep-19 20-Sep-19 World Food Moscow 2019 Mockba, Russia Agro-Processing www.world-food.ru 17-Apr-19 Virginia Mbuyisa
10. 05-Oct-19 09-Oct-19 Anuga 2019 Cologne, Germany Agro-Processing www.anuga.com 06-May-19 Tshepiso Malunga
11. 04-Nov-19 08-Nov-19 Africa Oil Week 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa Oil and Gas www.africa-oilweek.com 04-Jun-19 Virginia Mbuyisa
12. 05-Nov-19 10-Nov-19 China International Import Export (CIIE) 2019 Shanghai, China Multi-Sectoral www.neccsh.com 05-Jun-19 Mayanda Gawula
13. 13-Nov-19 14-Nov-19 Future Energy Nigeria 2019 Lagos, Nigeria Electro technical www.future-energy-nigeria.com 13-Jun-19 Mayanda Gawula
Photos © Media Club South Africa (www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com), SA Tourism (www.southafrica.net) and the dti Photo Library
Berlin, Germany Agro-Processing (Fresh Fruits
14. 05-Feb-20 07-Feb-20 Fruit Logistica Berlin 2020 05-Sep-19 Tshepiso Malunga
and Vegetables) www.fruitlogistica.den/en
Agro-Processing (except alcoholic
15. 18-Feb-20 22-Feb-20 Gulfood 2020 Dubai, UAE www.gulfood.com 18-Sep-19 Virginia Mbuyisa
beverages )
CONTACT DETAILS OF INCENTIVES PROJECT TEAM:
Mr Thebe Chuene (tel: 012 394 5250, e-mail:TChuene@thedti.gov.za)
Mr Samuel Maboane (tel: 012 394 1357, e-mail: SMaboane@thedti.gov.za)
Ms Dimakatso Magolego (tel: 012 394 5476, e-mail: DRMagolego@thedti.gov.za)
Mr Mayanda Gawula (tel: 012 394 1616, e-mail: MGawula@thedti.gov.za)
Ms Batseba Morudi (tel: 012 394 1195, e-mail: BMorudi@thedti.gov.za)
Ms Virginia Mbuyisa (tel: 012 394 5988, e-mail: VMbuyisa@thedti.gov.za)
Mr Lizwi Fihla (tel:012 394 5969, e-mail: LFihla@thedti.gov.za
Ms Tshepiso Malunga (tel: 012 394 3284, e-mail : TMalunga@thedti.gov.za)
NB: Events dates subject to change towards full-scale industrialisation and inclusive growth the dti Customer Contact Centre: 0861 843 384
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CERTIFICATE OF
ORIGIN
THE OLD & THE NEW
In 2018, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber
took Certificates of Origin (COO) to the next level
for exporters in the Metro. The Business Chamber
The data below shows that the number of certificates
generated in 2018 was more than those in 2017.
An amazing total of 8 136 certificates were certified
introduced ECOO not only to its staff, but to exporters for perishables and fruits in 2018. These were the
who use our services for their Certificates of Origin. most exported products in 2018.
ECOO is a much more efficient way of doing COO.
As statistics show, every year the Nelson Mandela
It involves the same process - just electronically.
Bay Business Chamber issues more and more
Doing COO online not only saves money and time, certificates of origin - and we have no doubt that in
but allows you to access the site and process your 2019, we will do the same.
documents at any given place or time. This new
benefit to Business Chamber members offers an
easy way of certifying COO for exporters.
COO ANNUAL NUMBERS
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
CERTS CERTS CERTS CERTS CERTS CERTS CERTS
January 465 420 569 599 586 671 516
February 610 1 073 842 903 811 735 597
March 934 873 923 851 797 914 812
April 699 902 1 023 935 884 749 700
May 1 086 1 417 1 363 1 541 1 274 1 549 1 627
June 1 170 1 355 1 637 1 977 1 527 1 926 1 908
July 1 253 1 025 1 663 1 674 1 316 1 687 1 977
August 944 1 674 1 699 1 765 1 561 2 006 2 042
September 1 162 1 149 1 499 1 862 1 568 1 626 1 520
October 1 089 936 1 163 1 098 827 1 052 1 326
November 556 728 672 602 766 620 627
December 666 619 753 649 676 575 609
TOTAL 10 634 12 171 13 806 14 456 12 593 14 110 14 261
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ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME PHASE 5
PARTICIPANTS TAKE ON MENTORING SESSION.
PHASE 5
COMES TO
AN END
T he fifth phase of the Nelson Mandela Bay
Business Chamber and Eastern Cape
Development Corporation (ECDC)’s Enterprise
Development Programme started in July 2018.
This programme was also fortunate to receive
funding from Metrowind Van Stadens Wind Farm.
The Business Chamber would also like to thank
Although this phase only ends in March 2019, the Betsy Ings and Lynn van Vuuren for their continuous
Business Chamber would like to congratulate all the commitment to the mentoring sessions.
participants who have made it this far on their journey.
The programme consisted of mentorship, skills The sixth phase of the Enterprise Development
development, platforms that help SMEs prepare for Programme starts in April 2019, and the Business
financial, sales and marketing opportunities, insight Chamber is excited about the new developments that
on government procurement opportunities, access are to come with the new strategy for the programme.
to the Business Chamber networking platforms and
funding/support by ECDC.
The SMEs in this fifth phase will graduate from our For more information on our Enterprise
Enterprise Development Programme in March 2019. Development Programme and how you can
The Business Chamber wishes all the participants become a part of it, please email Sinazo Yekiwe at
the best of luck for the next few months and looks admin@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za
forward to seeing everyone on graduation day.
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CSI 2019
CHANGING LIVES FOR
THE YOUTH
F
or our CSI initiative in 2019, the Nelson Mandela 34 youths, who are trained and serve as volunteers
Bay Business Chamber has chosen to support in assisting schools with extra lessons.
Masinyusane.
The Masinyusane House accommodates
Masinyusane is an education non-profit organisation 20 students. The house was acquired due to
working with children and families in the townships bursary funders requiring students to live near
of Port Elizabeth. The word means “Let us raise each the university in order to qualify for funds. There
other up” in isiXhosa. The organisation was founded was also a need due to some students not having
in late 2008 as a group that came together and the financial capabilities to access their education
discussed the need for a development organization. through transport, support facilities and technology.
The students live at Masinyusane House for free
Their comprehensive “Education with Love”
for the duration of their studies. The students in
support system ensures the children receive all
the programme have a 90% pass rate, with more
the opportunities they need to succeed in life:
students graduating each year.
opportunities to get a good education, to eat a
healthy meal, to discover and develop their talents, We urge our members to support us in rolling out
and to have someone love and believe in them. the initiatives which the Business Chamber will be
implementing in assisting Masinyusane. Together
Their two flagship programmes are Top Learners,
as the business community we can create change in
aimed at ensuring all of the qualifying learners
the lives of young people in our communities.
from PE’s 35 township high schools have access
to university; and the Children’s Education & Youth
Unemployment programme, which is focused on For more information, contact Tham-Tham Uduojie
foundation phase literacy. at marketing@nmbbusinesschamber.co.za.
Masinyusane operates in New Brighton, KwaZakhele
and Motherwell. Their Children’s Education
programme focuses on foundation phase education
(grade R to grade 3) and currently employs
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A NIGHT AT THE
OSCARS
ANNUAL BANQUET CELEBRATES
BUSINESS IN STYLE
W ith the theme of “A Night at the Oscars”, the
prestigious Nelson Mandela Bay Business
Chamber Annual Banquet was held on 16 November
In his address at the event, Business Chamber board
president Thomas Schaefer encouraged guests to
be more involved in the Business Chamber’s efforts
2018 at the Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre. to support businesses.
Nearly 850 guests, including business leaders and “Let’s not concern ourselves with things we cannot
VIPs such as Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor influence or change; let’s rather concern ourselves
Thsonono Buyeye, attended the evening of glamour. with the things we can influence and change – and
being active and involved in our Business Chamber
The Annual Banquet is regarded among the city’s
is such a thing,” said Schaefer.
top business and social events, offering guests
the chance to sample a three-course meal, be “I personally remain optimistic about South Africa
entertained by Port Elizabeth’s top talents and to and most importantly this Metro and region, and
celebrate the successes of business during the year. I believe that we at the Business Chamber can, and
do, make a difference.”
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VALUED SPONSORS OF THE EVENT
PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE COPPER
THANK YOU TO THE THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING
FOLLOWING SUPPLIERS LUCKY DRAW SPONSORS
AV Designers Amobia Communications
AW Events Bidvest Car Rental
Liquid by Eugene Joubert Mantis Collection
Michael Sheehan Photography Maritime Sure Travel
Sun Boardwalk Spec – Savers
Sun International
Vodacom
Volkswagen
Wilderness Foundation
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NELSON MANDELA
BAY BUSINESS
CHAMBER WINS 2018
850 R20 M
Our Events Department to 6,8%,
hosted 61 events in 2018, and 4,8%
including our prestigious for time-
GUESTS Annual Banquet, where of-use
SAVED
we welcomed 850 guests. clients.
WELCOMED This will
take effect
Over 120 SMEs have completed our Enterprise JULY - AUGUST ‘18 from April.
Development Programme, while 10 companies
finished the pilot phase of our Exporter
Development Programme at the end of 2018. The Business Chamber’s Electricity and Energy
Task Team took the lead in a pilot project that
20
saved time-of-use businesses in the Metro an
The Business Chamber estimated R20-million during July and August
set up an Ease of Doing 2018. The pilot entailed condensing two daily peak
Business help desk in usage periods into one.
April 2018, to assist
companies through
reducing red tape. We welcomed 11 new partners who joined the
BUSINESSES The help desk has Business Chamber in 2018, bringing our partners to
39 in total.
ASSISTED assisted 20 businesses
so far. The Business Chamber has been engaging with
the City’s leadership with the goal of establishing a
We continue to lobby on the issue of electricity One-Stop-Shop for existing and potential investors.
supply and the cost thereof. We presented to the This forms part of our Baygrow initiative.
National Energy Regulator (Nersa) in 2018, which
contributed to Eskom’s tariff increase being limited
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CURRENT
CATALYTIC PROJECTS
BY THE BUSINESS
CHAMBER
As part of
its mandate to Based on the research done by our technical partner
promote economic and engagements between the stakeholders, we will
collectively prepare a development strategy, after
development in Nelson which we will lobby for various airlines to include
Mandela Bay, the Business new routes to and from the Bay.
Chamber embarked on The Airlift project could have a massive impact on
several catalytic projects the city’s tourism sector and economy. The Business
in 2018 that could benefit Chamber has championed the initiative through
businesses and raising funding and ensuring that a roadmap to air
access development is in place. Our ultimate goal is
residents alike. to add domestic, regional and international routes
to the Port Elizabeth International Airport’s offering
and, in doing so, promote the Bay as a destination
for tourists and investors alike.
These projects include:
AURECON UNDERGROUND
AIRLIFT CAMPAIGN WATER STUDY
In collaboration with the Metro, Nelson Mandela Following a drought in the region and delays in the
Bay Tourism (NMBT) and Airports Company South completion of the Nooitgedacht Low Level Water
Africa (ACSA), the Business Chamber has embarked Scheme, the Business Chamber decided on a project
on a project aimed at bringing more flights and more aimed at augmenting the city’s water supply.
visitors to Nelson Mandela Bay.
Aurecon was appointed to conduct an underground
Our contribution to this high-value, high-impact water study on behalf of the Business Chamber.
project has been to appoint and compensate a This project could prove vital to ensuring a larger,
technical team of aviation experts, assigned to work sustainable water supply for the Metro.
towards opening up our air route.
The Business Chamber also continues to lobby
While the Airlift steering committee oversees through its Water Task Team for the speedy
the technical aspects of the project, we are also completion of the Nooitgedacht Low Level Water
engaging and lobbying continuously, with the aim Scheme, which is set to contribute significantly to
of growing the city’s tourism industry. the City’s current water supply.
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THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
POSITIONING NELSON MANDELA BAY FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Priority Supportive Enabling
T he Business Chamber believes that, in line
with its Industrial Development Strategy,
leaders in business, government, academia and
Sectors that could serve to support this growth
include the Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical,
Maritime, Capital Goods, and Sport and
civil society should be working collectively to Recreation industries.
attract investments in certain key sectors.
To enable the growth of these crucial sectors,
These sectors have been identified in the Business the city will need to create an enabling
Chamber’s strategy as priority areas that have environment through education, training and
the potential to contribute on a large scale to job research, as well as social enterprises. Providing
creation and economic growth in the Metro. the necessary logistical support and sustainable
resources will build an environment conducive
The priority sectors include Automotive, Tourism,
to business growth.
Light Manufacturing and Agro-Processing.
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Old Mutual Corporate consultants: Sales Consultants:
• Nicola Pienaar- Consultant • Monique O’Donoghue - Direct Sales Consultant
• Charissa-Anne Nicholson - Associate Consultant • Mandy-Lee Marchant - Senior Broker Consultant
• Ezzat Mansoor - Broker Consultant
For more information, contact our Eastern Cape Office on 041 391 6300 OR visit
oldmutual.co.za/corporate
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Old Mutual Corporate is a division of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (South Africa) Limited, Licensed Financial Services Provider.
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