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The Tramways

Port Elizabeth, 13 April 2017 – The revamped Tramways building in Port Elizabeth has proved to be a major catalyst to economic development and has livened up the Baakens Valley. The R40million investment in the rejuvenation and redevelopment by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) has hosted more than 40 000 visitors, held close to...
Baakens Rejuvenation Programme

The Baakens Rejuvenation is an environmental upgrade and development of a new creative and eco-tourism precinct. Some of the projects include river rehabilitation, theme parks, social housing and creative industries.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Years fly by, particularly when you are “batting on a good wicket”, and for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium it’s been the perfect pitch that has kept it buoyant since its doors opened in June 2009. The NMB Stadium is arguably the most sustainable in South Africa –has entrenched itself both in the city’s landscape...
Helenvale SPUU

The Safety and Peace through Urban Upgrading (SPUU) programme has gathered pace since its inception, despite teething problems and some snags along the way… Officially, the SPUU commenced on 3rd of February 2014. Prior to the official commencement, the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) had already put into place a number of interventions, programmes...
Singaphi Street Environmental Upgrade

The R40 million Singaphi Street environmental upgrade programme in New Brighton is unlocking a vibrant township economy for the precinct, the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) announced today. The Singaphi Street development in New Brighton is a strategic programme creating continuity between Route 67 in the inner city and the Red Location Museum in New...

The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), established in 2003 by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), with support of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), is a special purpose development company which has become the driving force behind urban regeneration in Nelson Mandela Bay.

OUR AIM

The MBDA was conceptualised by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and is a wholly-owned entity of the NMBM. It was created in 2003 following an acknowledgement by the city’s leadership of the urgent need to reverse a trend towards urban decay in the inner city and to drive urban regeneration in the Nelson Mandela Bay CBD and other designated areas. Since then, the mandate area has been expanded to include a number of key township projects, with the aim of transforming urban spaces to activate economic activity, create job opportunities and reshape urban development.

LATEST NEWS

June 5, 2018

Nelson Mandela Bay_Kulture Kapital initiative brings back arts into the inner city

Nelson Mandela Bay_Kulture Kapital initiative brings back arts into the inner city June in South African is commonly celebrated as national Youth Month in commemoration of the events of 1976. As part of putting culture and art in the centre of a holistic spatial development, the MBDA and partners are launching a brave initiative to […]

May 11, 2018

MBDA calls the public to choose design for Baakens pedestrian bridge

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April 24, 2018

Nelson Mandela Bay Iconic Landmark Competition

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March 15, 2018

MBDA appoints seasoned planner to boost capacity in order to accelerate delivery

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NEWLY APPOINTED: Chief Executive Officer Mr Ashraf Adam

February 7, 2018

MBDA welcomes new Chief Executive Officer

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