The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has signed a three-year agreement with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in South Africa to boost trade and draw foreign investment to the region. The strategic partnership establishes a practical framework for joint trade missions, investment showcases, business networking, and market access initiatives. The local Business Chamber has repeatedly warned that the metropolitan area faces a heightened risk of structural de-industrialisation. "It is a strategic commitment to building stronger international business relationships that can unlock new opportunities for trade, investment, innovation and economic growth. "We look forward to strengthening commercial ties between Spain and Nelson Mandela Bay while supporting businesses to identify and pursue mutually beneficial opportunities.