PICNIC AND PAINT at St Peter's Rainbow Village, Tues 30 Dec 2025. WHEN: Between 15h00 & 19h00 tomorrow, visitors can create & add a painted stone to the commemorative stone garden. The St Peter's team will be on hand with rocks, paints, & South End stories for inspiration!

OUR COMMITMENT TO INTEGRITY IN 2026 Trust is our strongest currency in 2026. Our dedicated fraud hotline ensures that threats to that trust are brought to light. If you suspect fraud, corruption or unethical behaviour you can report it safely and confidentially.

In 2023, the MBDA focused on a turnaround strategy. The priorities: Well-managed precincts Infrastructure that unlocks growth Better project delivery This is our commitment to build confidence and make urban development and renewal work for everyone in Nelson Mandela Bay.

WELL DONE TO THE CLASS OF 2025! As the operator of the Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre, we celebrate this success & encourage the youth to consider the exciting opportunities offered in the STEMI fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation)

THE MBDA'S IMPACT IS VISIBLE To measure the value of its work, the MBDA developed an economic barometer that tracks the tangible & intangible impact of its initiatives. It gives a snapshot of how the MBDA's investments continue to strengthen the economy #buildingabetterbay

PRIORITISATION WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS The MBDA Projects Committee is currently engaged in a prioritisation workshop at the NMB Stadium It brings together key stakeholders from ECDC & EDTA, with CPPIC committee chair & members, under MBDA Board Chair, Mr Khulile Nzo.

We join the people of Nelson Mandela Bay in wishing the Executive Mayor Cllr Babalwa Lobishe a very happy birthday. As an agency of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, we remain committed to supporting your vision for the City & working together for the citizens of our Metro

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS IN KARIEGA CBD The MBDA Economic Impact Assessment for 2024/25 shows confidence in the future of the Kariega CBD 95% of surveyed businesses plan property improvements in the next 5 years, & 93% said MBDA’s activities influenced their investment decisions.

SUPPORTING HELENVALE LEARNERS WITH THE TOOLS FOR LEARNING Healing Hands Community Project recently donated 100 stationery packs to primary learners and another 100 packs to high school students at the Helenvale Barcelona Youth Centre to support a successful school year.

BUILDING MOMENTUM & GROWING A LEGACY TOGETHER The MBDA Board led an energising staff engagement. Board Chair, Mr. Khulile Nzo, & Board members shared their hopes & priorities for 2026, & the guiding principles that will govern their actions this year.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES (MBDA TS 11/25-26) The MBDA, a municipal entity of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and acting as its development agent, hereby calls for interested parties to submit a tender document for CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES

MBDA ETHICS & FRAUD HOTLINE All reports are handled by an independent service provider. Confidentiality guaranteed. 24/7 Hotline: 0800 222 541 WhatsApp: 0860 004 004 Email: [email protected] SMS: 49017 Online: behonest.co.za Free Post: BNT165, Brooklyn Square, 0075

The MBDA Board has appointed Mr Unathi Peter as Acting CEO, effective 16 January 2026. Mr Peter serves as Finance Manager and has previously stepped in as Acting CFO. His academic background includes an MBA from NMU, underpinning his credentials for this interim appointment.

Forging a stronger future - a new era of partnership for Nelson Mandela Bay Acting MBDA CEO Mr Unathi Peter outlines the Agency's actions to strengthen accountability, governance & oversight. tinyurl.com/49fndtja

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP - KARIEGA PRECINCT Interested community members & organisations are invited to join a community cleansing operation in Kariega, 20 February 2026. CLEANER STREETS CREATE STRONGER COMMUNITIES To participate, contact Precinct Ranger, Philinda Fillis, 082 750 8880

FULLY SPONSORED STEMI PATHWAYS FOR YOUNG LEARNERS IN NELSON MANDELA >> Do you know a young person with the potential to excel in Maths and Science if they only had the right opportunity? FULLY-SPONSORED Saturday programme for Grade 8 & 9 learners REGISTER: tinyurl.com/STCsaturdaypro…

CONSTRUCTION TENDER APPOINTMENT OF A PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR: BAAKENS ZIPLINE AND PRECINCT DEVELOPMENT (PHASE 1 AND 2) MBDA BDZ 10/25-26

CLEANER STREETS CREATE STRONGER COMMUNITIES The MBDA extends it sincerest thanks to the community members & organisations who rolled up their sleeves to join the voluntary community clean up in Kariega. 31 volunteers took to the streets to clean up the Lower Drosdy Street area.

NMB STC INVITES SCHOOLS TO PUT WATER TO THE TEST! The Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre joins WaterCAN to invite Grade 7 to 10 learners to take part in a Citizen Science water testing initiative! CONTRIBUTE REAL DATA! Sign up NOW: zurl.co/WQ4wA

It's a great day for rugby supporters as the Boks return to the Bay and to NMB Stadium in June this year!