Nelson Mandela Bay water crisis imperils metro’s economy
Region faces emergency as manufacturers battle to achieve targets, says business chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen
21 March 2023 - 20:43
Car manufacturers in drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay have instituted water management systems to keep their multibillion-rand operations running and mitigate a crisis that threatens the metro’s economy.
Businesses report having being without water for up to seven days at a time. Many have struggled to maintain normal manufacturing operations due to low water pressure, said the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC)...
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