The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) is reshaping the future of private higher education in South Africa. Varsity College, Vega, and MSA will come together under one powerful new name: Emeris.

Takealot Group and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) have just signed a major national agreement, and while it’s happening in Gauteng, the impact could be felt all the way here in Nelson Mandela Bay.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality hosted a successful two-day Tourism Imbizo from 10 to 11 September 2025, bringing together tourism stakeholders across the value chain to reimagine the city’s visitor economy.

Years of waiting finally came to an end this week for two Ward 33 residents, as Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality handed over brand-new homes to Mr. Zayo Tuku (100) and Ms. Mkita Nombeko (77). The keys were handed over by Executive Mayor, Cllr. Babalwa Lobishe, and MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr. Thembinkosi Mafana, in an…

Nelson Mandela Bay is stepping up its fight against litter. The Metro has recruited 111 solid waste workers to focus on street sweeping, litter picking, bin emptying, and refuse loading, aiming to make neighbourhoods cleaner and healthier for residents.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Convention Bureau (NMBCB) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving growth in the local business events sector by participating in the 2025 SAACI National Annual Congress, held in Cape Town from 27 to 29 July 2025.

In a win for students and lifelong learners across Nelson Mandela Bay, the metro has officially partnered with the University of South Africa (UNISA) to turn local libraries into academic access hubs.

The South African government has committed R753 million in emergency funding to keep vital HIV and TB programmes running – and that’s a big deal for the Eastern Cape and Nelson Mandela Bay, where the public health system remains stretched and under pressure.

A major infrastructure revival is nearing completion in KwaNomzamo, Humansdorp, where the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) is undergoing a R49 million upgrade set to restore and improve sanitation services for over 2,200 households across multiple communities.

Over 100 small business owners from across Nelson Mandela Bay gathered this week for a hands-on workshop designed to help them navigate the complex world of funding, municipal processes, and business support.