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2025 PMCB News
PMB Airport Flying Regulations
As Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business, said: “If the new limits are unreasonable and they compromise the …
Shake-up begins at troubled Msunduzi City Hall
He said Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business chief executive officer Melanie Veness had been appointed as a formal member of the group.
New day clinic at Mediclinic PMB to boosts city's surgical capacity
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) CEO Melanie Veness welcomed the development and said that it’s a cause for celebration as …
Msunduzi to present budget to the public
The proposed tariff increases were met with criticism from the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB). PMCB chief executive …
Corruption probe into Msunduzi
The Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business also welcomed the investigation. CEO Melanie Veness expressed hope that the intervention …
Mixed reactions to Godongwana's budget
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business CEO Melanie Veness believes that while the R1 trillion infrastructure development allocation in …
ArcelorMittal to Idle Newcastle Plant, thousands of jobs at risk
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business CEO Melanie Veness echoed these sentiments, stating that the closure would have a huge negative …
Auditor-General releases damning Msunduzi audit report
The Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business said Msunduzi’s lack of improvement in financial management and service delivery was “maddening” …
Concern how Arcelor Mittal closures will affect workers and communities
WATCH | Efforts to save long steel business fail. According to Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business CEO Melanie Veness, this will have …
Outrage over government's aborted budget presentation
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) CEO Melanie Veness said a VAT increase would drive up the costs of all goods and services, …
Spat between Msunduzi and govt over Armitage Road land
The Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) has thrown its weight behind the government precinct, arguing that it would inject …
Businesses warn that high tariffs will result in closures, job losses
At least 10 business owners, along with the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB), which represents a further 100 leading …
Trump takes aim at South Africa
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business CEO Melanie Veness said the impact of Trump’s decision would be felt across the country if his …
Eskom's tariff increase: a burden for struggling South African citizens
WHILE ratepayer associations and business chambers … Melanie Veness, the Chief Executive Officer of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of …
Ratepayers in Msunduzi Municipality facing steep proposed tariff hike for electricity
Melanie Veness, Chief Executive Officer of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business, said the 2025/26 tariffs proposed by Msunduzi …
City property investment welcomed
… Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) said on Sunday. … Pietermaritzburg and the commitment to supporting local businesses …
Durban ICC to host Build KZN Better conference to tackle property issues
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) CEO Melanie Veness said a representative from the business chamber will be attending the …
Msunduzi's proposed tariff hike draws flak
Residents are up in arms over Msunduzi Municipality’s proposed tariff hikes for the 2025/26 financial year, particularly the steep 36% electricity …
ASAC opposes DTIC's proposed Transformation Fund
Association of South African Chambers (ASAC) said in a statement on Friday that they would not be supporting the Department of Trade, Industry and …
Mayor launches 'masterplan' to tackle city's dire state
The War Room initiative, based at the Church Street Mall, will focus on improving waste management and traffic control in the city centre.
Cautious optimism for South Africa's economic forecast
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) CEO Melanie Veness remains “cautiously optimistic” about the country’s 2025 economic …
PMCB News Archives
2024 PMCB News
Msunduzi's R7 billion debt: Amnesty for wealthy sparks fierce backlash
The Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business said the tampering amnesty programme was outrageous, and that it punishes law-abiding …
ESKOM PRICE HIKE
Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business, called the proposal “completely unaffordable” and warned of the …
Civil society mobilises over proposed power tariff spike
Melanie Veness, chief executive officer of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB), called the proposed increase irrational, …
Olympic-level aquatics facility unveiled for PMB
The project, which will benefit the entire city and region, was unveiled at the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business (PMCB) annual gala dinner on …
Mixed reactions to Godongwana's medium-term budget
CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business, Melanie Veness said: “Business has been cautiously optimistic post the elections and …
Public sector salaries are draining South Africa's GDP, says Moeletsi Mbeki
Addressing business leaders on Wednesday evening at a forum hosted by the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business and sponsored by FNB …
Possible political fallout over Tshwane mayor change
Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Commerce, said the perceived political stability of the GNU had boosted business …
Msunduzi not out of the woods yet
Pietermaritzburg City Hall. … However, Melanie Veness, chief executive officer of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB), …
Cricket, business community mourns death of Shoaib Moosa
Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business, described Moosa as an intelligent, gracious man who was both a …
Boon for Edendale CBD
In a recent meeting with the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business, municipal officials confirmed that the implementation of the civic …
GNU hailed as SA's economy turns the corner
Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, shared … Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business …
Boost for City's metro hopes
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Commerce CEO Melanie Veness said the take-up of solar was partly fuelled by concern that we have not seen …
Power supply still a worry for business
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Commerce CEO Melanie Veness said the take-up of solar was partly fuelled by concern that we have not seen …
Boost for small businesses
… ChamberRoosta award, an initiative by the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business with Xtec. The ChamberRoosta was awarded to PDC for …
Merrivale entrepreneur secures funding to expand industrial packaging business
She was recently awarded a ChamberRoosta that is part of an initiative by the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB).
Local business wins a ChamberRoosta Industry Game Changer Award
Naidoo recently received a ChamberRoosta Industry Game Changer Award from the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB). ChamberRoosta…
Discussion | Outcry over the increase of extortion gangs in SA
But how exactly is this impacting on business? Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business CEO, Melanie Veness had a conversation with eNCA’s …
No more free parking in Pietermaritzburg CBD
The Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB) welcomed the initiative as it was a “good” revenue stream for the city. Chief …
MMA stars to feature at Pietermaritzburg Show
So mixed martial arts is for everyone, both young and old. Pietermaritzburg Midlands Chamber of Business CEO Melanie Veness said that the show is a …
Business rails against massive electricity hike
Melanie Veness from the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business said a 40% increase would be “absolutely devastating”. “Businesses are …
Rising above the challenges
Naidoo’s resilience in the business world has seen her getting accolades, including the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business …
