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Mabuyane pushing for green hydrogen investments at Coega

Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane spent three days in Japan wooing potential investors in the green hydrogen industry in the hope that they would pump money into projects ...

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

The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber awarded outstanding leaders from its geographical clusters ...

LEARNING CURVE | Boutique experience without the hefty price tag

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Gqeberha entrepreneur Thea Dettmann is the founder of The Backroom, a Walmer boutique encouraging the ethos of ...

GM laying off nearly 1,000 workers: source

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General Motors is laying off nearly 1,000 workers worldwide, mostly in the US, as it looks to streamline operations, a ...

South Africa's ratings stuck in 'junk' despite investor optimism

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South Africa will be unable to shed its "junk" credit rating for years to come, credit analysts said

Initial construction work on Stellantis plant under way at Coega

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Construction of the Stellantis project at Coega’s Special Economic Zone has begun, starting with the preparation of the ...

VW to pilot modern farming with e-tractors in Africa

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Volkswagen Group Africa will start operations of its multifunctional facility to pilot modern farming with e-tractors ...

Isuzu scoops awards in three categories

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Isuzu Motors SA won awards in three categories at the 2024 Naamsa/Automotive Business Council Accelerator Awards at the ...

Korsten mechanic shop shifts into high gear

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When Gqeberha petrolhead Robbie Maree shifted gears to open a mechanic shop, he never imagined that six months later he ...

South Africa mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry

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South Africa is considering introducing tax rebates or subsidies for consumers to boost buying of electric vehicles, ...

Nelson Mandela Bay to host major auto components show

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Gqeberha has been announced as the host city of the fourth National Association of Automotive Component and Allied ...

Eastern Cape gets multibillion-rand solar EV charging investment

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The R11.4bn project will form part of a national off-grid charging solution for EVs.

These are South Africa’s best and worst-selling bakkies

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Chinese pickups have failed to make a dent in a segment ruled by Toyota, Ford and Isuzu

These are the 10 best-selling used SUVs and crossovers in South Africa

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SUVs continue to be the most rapidly growing body type in terms of consumer interest, according to the 2024 AutoTrader ...

VW cuts 2024 outlook as car demand falters

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Volkswagen cut its annual outlook for the second time in less than three months on Friday, citing a weaker than ...

#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 ...