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Lionel Messi delivered two crucial assists, setting up Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, to lead Argentina to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup final.

Conflict resolution specialist Andre Vlok

Elite negotiation teams falter when diversity is misapplied

Elite negotiation teams often falter when diversity is treated as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic asset

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Edge Financial Group presented donations of R25,000 each to four worthy organisations: NSRI Port Alfred, MIKS Foundation, Missionvale and Animal Welfare Society. The donations reflect Edge’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities in which it
operates.

25 Years of Edge: A Proudly Eastern Cape Journey

Edge Financial Group, founded in 2001 by Edward Gutsche in Port Elizabeth, has grown from a local financial services provider to a trusted partner with regional and national reach.

Farmer Phumlani Mpofu, left, and CED founder Lihle Mayila demonstrate the KhuselaGuard livestock monitoring system during a field trial in the Sundays River Valley

Eastern Cape innovation offers defence against livestock theft

A locally developed technology designed to help farmers monitor and protect their livestock could offer a new approach to one of SA’s oldest agricultural challenges.

Unity in Africa’s iGEMS programme helps pupils from schools across Nelson Mandela Bay with critical skills needed to fill employment gaps in the city

Unity in Africa programme reaps employment benefits in the technical field

What started with a question about the future of young people in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro has grown into a decade-long initiative helping to develop the engineers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

Elzette Cronje Jordaan

Telecoms uptime a finance issue too

Telecoms uptime is often seen as a technical challenge, but financial discipline and insight are equally crucial for maintaining reliable service. Finance departments, through revenue data and financial health indicators, can provide…

Conflict resolution specialist Andre Vlok

How to avoid the 'four horsemen' in relationships

The 'four horsemen' of relationship conflict, identified by psychologist John Gottman, are criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling, all of which worsen outcomes in arguments.

Sovereign chief executive Chris Coombes and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's Denise van Huyssteen celebrate the signing of the partnership agreement.

Sovereign renews support for Nelson Mandela Bay investment desk

Sovereign has renewed its partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s trade and investment desk, boosting efforts to attract investment, unlock business expansion and strengthen the metro’s economic competitiveness.

The Continental Tyre South Africa plant in Gqeberha, where world-class tyres are manufactured for customers across South Africa and beyond.

Driving Change Beyond the Road: Continental Tyre South Africa’s Commitment to Community Development

For more than 75 years, Continental Tyre South Africa has been a proud part of the Gqeberha community. While globally recognised for its premium tyres and innovative mobility solutions, the company’s impact extends far beyond the roads…

Martina Biene became the first woman to serve as chair and managing director of Volkswagen Group Africa

Volkswagen Group Africa boss exits after record year

Volkswagen Group Africa chair and managing director Martina Biene will depart for a senior role at Škoda Auto after leading the company through a record year, including the highest production volume and a major investment in new models.

Baic employees picketing outside Coega IDZ at the entrance to zone 2
Picture Eugene Coetzee

Numsa suspends historic BAIC strike but tension remains high

Numsa suspended its 11-week strike at BAIC’s Coega plant, but tensions remain. Workers face disputed contract terms as negotiations resume, with wage disparities and regulatory scrutiny at the center.

Volkswagen staff celebrate record vehicle production at Kariega plant. Picture: SUPPLIED

Volkswagen sets new record in Kariega

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA) Kariega plant built a total of 17,009 vehicles in July — a new record for the number of vehicles built in one month at the Eastern Cape production facilities

KuGompo City will this week host the Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition from August 19 to 21 at the East London International Convention Centre.

Eastern Cape businesses urged to think beyond local markets

Running from August 19 to 21 at the East London International Convention Centre, the seventh edition of the symposium will connect export-ready businesses with buyers, investors, financiers, government institutions and potential…

ICC packed with  MICE (Meetings incentives conventions exhibitions/events)'.

Eastern Cape exporters eye new markets at trade symposium

Eastern Cape businesses will get an opportunity to connect directly with international buyers and investors this week as the province hosts its seventh Export Symposium and Exhibition.

Citrus growers have cut their export forecast as weather damage and shipping disruptions squeeze the season's prospects. SA is the world’s second-largest exporter of citrus after Spain. Picture:

Citrus growers count cost of war and floods

Citrus export forecast cut after floods and Middle East conflict disrupt season

Schuin Villa Pharmacy has partnerd with with UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health.

Schuin Villa Pharmacy partners with UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health to enhance healthcare for Gqeberha community

Schuin Villa Pharmacy is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health.

Conflict resolution specialist Andre Vlok

Resolving conflicts without the courts

A friend of mine often remarks how we South Africans, in our conflicts, either hit, ignore, or sue each other.

SA President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during a high-level meeting on industrialisation and agricultural modernisation, a sideline for the China Africa Forum, at the National Convention Center in Beijing, China, in September 2024

China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: why it’s a problem

China has invested billions of dollars in African agriculture over the past two decades – but is it investing in the right places?

Coega Development Corporation chief executive  Themba Koza
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Economic zones must benefit communities, not just multinationals, industry warns

The Eastern Cape’s special economic zones have the potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs, but only if government compels multinational investors to develop local supply chains rather than rely on imports, ensuring surrounding…

The Coega Development Corporation's Special Economic Zone

Eastern Cape to promote itself as leading investment destination at Durban conference

The Eastern Cape is ramping up efforts to attract fresh investment and create jobs by showcasing its two Special Economic Zones as globally competitive industrial hubs at an international infrastructure and investment conference in Durban…