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Japanese delegates express their delight after being welcomed by the master of ceremonies at the opening of the 85th Skal International World Congress at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Skal international conference an eye-opener

Following the success of Skal Nelson Mandela Bay, local stakeholders call for dedicated conference infrastructure and collaborative strategies to boost tourism and economic growth in the region.

At the centre of NMU’s entrepreneurship drive is the Mandela University Africa Hub, established in 2024 and led by Prof Thobekani Lose, pictured front, centre.

Why student entrepreneurship is vital to tackling SA's unemployment crisis

Higher education and government leaders emphasise that entrepreneurship must become a core economic priority in South Africa, highlighting university-led incubation and funding initiatives transforming students into job creators.

Wilderness Foundation Africa CEO Dr Andrew Muir makes a point at the Water, Climate, and the Future of African Trade event at Nelson Mandela University. Next to him is fellow panelist SA International Maritime Institute research director Dr Nomtha Hadi and Samantha Dunlop of EC Exporters, which organised the event
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Climate change, outdated infrastructure threaten Bay’s trade competitiveness

Experts at Nelson Mandela University warn that worsening climate impacts, crumbling infrastructure, and port bottlenecks threaten Nelson Mandela Bay's trade competitiveness, urging swift local government action.

EC entrepreneur introduces 'anti-spiking' measure to nightclubs

Entrepreneur and NMU student Nick Christodoulou is expanding SelaSafe, an adhesive anti-spiking drink cover, into Cape Town nightclubs to improve safety and peace of mind for patrons.

Relatives captain Mandilakhe Soji puts in a cross against Seven Stars in their soccer match at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane on Saturday.

Goal frenzy in Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League

Over 20 goals were scored in the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League over the weekend, highlighted by Old Grey's thrilling 4-3 victory over GQ Cavaliers in the Gqeberha derby.

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers is looking forward to returning to St George’s Park for their Twenty20 cricket match against the Lions on Sunday

Warriors return 'home' to face Lions

A first YesPlay Pro20 Cup win is in the bag, but Matthew de Villiers knows the Warriors will need to sharpen up when the DP World Lions arrive at St George’s Park on Sunday.

Top Gqeberha chess player Osia Phokela is contemplating his biggest move yet after being selected for the Ussa team to compete at the Fisu World University Games in China this month

World University Games chess star’s biggest move yet

Mandela University chess standout Osia Phokela is set to take on the world's best student players at the FISU World University Games in Liaocheng, China.

The  UXi Eastern Cape International Rugby Institute  was launched in Gqeberha on Wedneday. At the launch were, from left, Thea Miller (CEO UXI sport), Nkosi Khona Nofuma (UXI), Izanne Grobbelaar (UXI Sport ) Randal Meeske (CEO UXI) and institute programme manager and founder David Manuel Picture Eugene Coetzee

New EC International Rugby Institute launched in Gqeberha

The UXi Eastern Cape International Rugby Institute has officially launched in Gqeberha, offering a three-year high-performance pathway that bridges elite rugby training with academic and career education.

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