By Anele Qaba – Chief Executive Officer

On Friday the 27th of June the Mandela Bay Development Agency, an entity founded by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Industrial Development Corporation in 2003, held a milestone event, to reflect on the agency’s 22 years of existence. Founded on the back of a rapidly growing city population due to intra-province migration, a central business district that was suffering from the negative impact of capital flight, urban influx and a fast-contracting automotive economy, the MBDA was designed to be a turnkey project management house of the Bay municipality.

Nelson Mandela Bay's newest premier event space opened its doors to key stakeholders at an official launch at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. 

Developed with community input, the new Helenvale Extension 12 Play Park offers a safe and vibrant space for children and youth. 

The Mandela Bay Development Agency supports the Construction Industry Development Board’s Contractor Development Programme and encourages relevant stakeholders to participate.

In alignment with the cidb B.U.I.L.D Programme Gazette and the National Contractor Development Framework, the cidb has approved a structured programme designed to support contractor development through an Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) and targeted top-up training. 

The Mandela Bay Development Agency has released its latest Economic Impact Assessment Report, highlighting progress and challenges in Central, North End, and the Kariega CBD. The report explores how investments have influenced local economies, job creation, infrastructure, and public perception.