MADE IN THE BAY: Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry
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MADE IN THE BAY Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry More than 70 Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have signed up to the Business Chamber’s Made in the Bay initiative, backing a shared regional identity they hope will boost investment, exports, jobs and local pride. Global cities and regions put their stamp of authentic origin on products grown and made locally. Why not Nelson Mandela Bay?”She believes the metro already has the credentials.Nelson Mandela Bay remains the hub of South Africa’s automotive industry, accounting for 41% of national vehicle production and more than 44% of vehicle exports.
- ▪MADE IN THE BAY Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry More than 70 Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have signed up to the Business Chamber’s Made in the Bay initiative, backing a shared regional identity
- ▪Global cities and regions put their stamp of authentic origin on products grown and made locally.
- ▪Why not Nelson Mandela Bay?”She believes the metro already has the credentials.Nelson Mandela Bay remains the hub of South Africa’s automotive industry, accounting for 41% of national vehicle production and more than 44% of vehicle exports.
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MADE IN THE BAY Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry More than 70 Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have signed up to the Business Chamber’s Made in the Bay initiative, backing a shared regional identity they hope will boost investment, exports, jobs and local pride. By Kyran Blaauw 23 Jul 2026 A mock-up shows supermarket shelves stocked with locally produced goods, including sauces, spices and biscuits, featuring the Made in the Bay logo. (Photo: Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has spent years promoting the metro as a place to invest, manufacture and do business.
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