A comparative analysis of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nelson Mandela Bay municipalities by Crispian Olver examines electoral, governance and socio-economic data in relation to the performance of these municipalities. He concludes that “… periods of political instability and factionalism have corresponded to decline in service delivery performance, citizen satisfaction, governance and financial sustainability”; and that “while city governance has economic effects, there are broader structural dynamics and demographic patterns which are beyond the control of cities”. Consequently, city governance needs support to overcome the interplay between the impact of political instability on administrative performance as well as factors over which they have no influence.

The Mandela Bay Development Agency in partnership with Gender-Based Violence non-profit organization, Enough NOW united to campaign against the violence inflicted on women and children on a daily. The campaign took place on the 24th and 25th of March in Glendinning, a notorious area for gang-killings in Schauderville, Korsten.

The Tramways Building, operated by the Mandela Bay Development Agency, hosted its first event, Marktfees after hard-hitting lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The popular venue was slowed down, and all events were cancelled or postponed after the highly infectious virus disrupted the events industry.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre (NMBSTC) operated by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) kick started the 2nd annual Career Summit starting from the 17th to the 19th of March, in partnership with Volkswagen Learning Academy and the National Union of Mine Workers (NUMSA).

Nelson Mandela Bay is ready for the Transnet National Ports Authority head office move to Ngqura, with expectations high that the relocation is the game-changer needed to boost the province's ailing economy.