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The official development agency in Nelson Mandela Bay
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Event Organizers & Service Providers Information Session
16 January 2023Event Organizers & Service Providers Information Session 18 January 2023 10AM - 12PM
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THE MARKET ACCESS EXPO 2022
09 December 2022You are invited to The Market Access Expo 2022
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The MBDA in support of cancer awareness
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NMB Sports Museum Hosts KONA 2022 Stories
02 November 2022NMB Sports Museum Hosts KONA 2022 Stories Stories from South African Atheletes Equipment Trends and Technology Recap on 70.3 World Champs St George Date: 2nd November Time: 7pm
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Africa Code Month
27 October 2022Africa Code Month E-sports tournament
Latest News
The MBDA is making big strides in preparing Bayworld for future revamp
17 July 2024MBDA programmes inject growth in production, GDP, jobs, and a positive sentiment in the Bay
27 June 2024Mbda Recruits 206 Personnel To Cleanup Gqeberha, Kariega CBD's, And North End Lake Precinct
14 May 2024A CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) TO DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORLD CLASS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
06 May 2024Latest Webinars
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STC-MBDA Conversation Webinar #8: Building Sustainable Organisations
09 February 2023STC-MBDA Conversation Webinar #8: Building Sustainable Organisations Date: Thursday, 9 February 2023 Time: 10h00 - 12h00 Venue/Platform: Teams Event Livestream -MBDA Facebook and YouTube
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#MBDAconversations Webinar #7: Digital Jobs, Digital Economy, Digital Future
29 June 2022We are in the midst of the digital age and as technology continues to evolve, so does the job market, the economy and the skills required to participate in both. To provide some valuable insight into the reality of our digital future, we are privileged to be joined by a panel of experts for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. The MBDA invites all residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to join us for this webinar, and to engage in the #MBDAConversation about our shared digital future.
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#MBDAConversations WEBINAR #6: WATER CRISIS AND CLIMATE CHANGE INTERVENTIONS
26 May 2022Climate Change, Water Crisis & Interventions
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#MBDAconversations - Webinar #5 - Circular Economy
04 May 2022Join in on the #MBDAConversation with our host Chris Whyte, where we will be focusing on developing, understanding and unpacking the circular economy throughout Africa.
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Urban Planning Webinar by Debbie Hendricks
15 December 2021MBDA Operations Executive, Debbie Hendricks delivered a presentation about MBDA’s mandate and challenges in policy at the South African Cities Network’s World Planning Day, a network of urban and planners exchanging knowledge for smarter cities. Listen to Debbie’s presentation here.
Latest Podcasts
Our Projects
As a special purpose development Agency, the MBDA is the driving force behind urban regeneration in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Agency employs urban renewal holistic approach that includes psychosocial support.
Urban Renewal
The MBDA has been vital in promoting economic development of the Nelson Mandela Bay through upgrading infrastructure, clearing out debilitating buildings and creating opportunities for positive social-economic benefits.
Facilities /Area Management
The Agency already operates various facilities such as The Tramways, Campanile, Helenvale Resource Centre, and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with more to come on stream in the future. The MBDA goes above and beyond to ensure that its facilities entail security, cleansing and other utilities and services.
Innovation and Research
The MBDA has prioritised research and understanding of the rapidly changing world to enable innovation, and sustainable technological advancements.
Psychosocial
The MBDA has prioritised research and understanding of the rapidly changing world to enable innovation, and sustainable technological advancements.
NMB Stadium
The 46 000-seater is not only a sporting facility but offers a wide range of unique venue hire options to host events.