Eastern Cape pioneering new fibre processing possibilitiesSeven plant fibres are leading the province’s charge to produce a range of eco-friendly inputs to a range of products.. Read More...
 
EC logistics framework needed for economic growth says new Transnet chiefUniversity of Johannesburg professor says the Eastern Cape is missing trade opportunities because it does not have developed logistics networks that could link it to the country’s economic hubs.. Read More...
 
ECDC trade portal brings global business within local entrepreneurs’ graspEastern Cape’s businesses show off their success at accessing global opportunity through ECDC’s electronic buyers website. Read More...
 
EC unlocks tourism potentialInvestments pour into one of the Eastern Cape’s most profitable sector. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism sector poised for growth as investments pour inSignificant tourism investments running into millions of rands which have generated job creation and economic growth opportunities for the Eastern Cape in the last year have placed the province on track to unlock its untapped tourism potential.. Read More...
 
Bhisho Airport to see its first commercial flights and more flights to MthathaNewly renovated Bhisho Airport has received some interest from Air Link to have its first commercial flights and more flights to Mthatha Airport in the near future.. Read More...
 
Coaches boom for EC passenger train serviceKei Rail will transport 464 passengers in comfort between Mthatha and East London, and be linked to the Johannesburg/East London service. . Read More...
 
Mthatha airport set for completion next yearAirport’s multi-million upgrade to include a host of new facilities.. Read More...
 
Queenstown’s Lukhanji plans ramp upThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has announced it is to move into the second phase of developing Queenstown’s Lukhanji Aerodrome into an industrial business hub. . Read More...
 
Exhibition captures Eastern Cape’s spectacular landscapesMore than 12,000 travelers and visitors to Germany’s Munich airport were treated to eclectic beauty of the Eastern Cape in October with a photographic exhibition which included 40 photographic larger-than-life displays.. Read More...
 
A region with niches that provide global competitive advantageThe Eastern Cape is the third largest province in South Africa. Located on the eastern coast, it lies between the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. With two working harbours and the transhipment hub of Coega due to become operational later this year, three airports offering direct flights to the main urban centres and an excellent rail and road infrastructure, the province continues to be prioritised by the South African government for further economic development. . Read More...
 
EC aquaculture Industry shows strong growthMassive investments into the Eastern Cape’s aquaculture industry, running into billions of rands, have placed the province in pole position to challenge the Western Cape’s dominance of this infant industry.. Read More...
 
EC aquaculture Industry receives faceliftMassive investments into the Eastern Cape’s aquaculture industry, running into billions of rands, have placed the province in pole position to challenge the Western Cape’s dominance of this infant industry.. Read More...
 
R1,5bn soya bean plant for CoegaWidespread benefits, ranging from the creation of farm jobs in rural areas to the production of an alternative fuel, were promised yesterday at the announcement of plans for a R1,5-billion soya bean plant at the Coega Development Corporation industrial development zone.. Read More...
 
ECDC turning fortunes aroundONE year after embarking on its long-awaited turnaround strategy, the embattled Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is banking on a new interest rate offering and a new addition of top managers to bring the organisation back from the brink.. Read More...
 
R1,5bn soya bean plant for CoegaPlant should be operational by the end of 2009 says the Australian-based Rainbow Nation Renewable Fuels Limited.. Read More...
 
Work on R1,2bn mega-mall on track for late 2009 openingWORK on a major Border-Kei regional shopping mega-mall is gaining momentum, with the arrival of special heavy equipment at the 70 000 square metre site for the R1,2-billion development.. Read More...
 
Boost for EL Port as new equipment arrivesA precious cargo of eight straddle carriers arrived in East London yesterday to help boost the port’s productivity levels.. Read More...
 
Project brings hope for E Cape rural youthEastern Cape youth have been advised to stop toyi-toying and reap the fruits of freedom as a R15-million project was launched to develop rural youths into commercial farmers.. Read More...
 
Arid E Cape bush will earn millions in carbon creditsA 400-HECTARE area of Eastern Cape thicket in the Kirkwood area is poised to become the first Eastern Cape project to earn more than R1-million a year in carbon credits in a bid to reduce the world‘s greenhouse gases.. Read More...
 
EC launches parastatal to organise Asgisa investmentsIN A shrewd move akin to that of the most hardened business tycoon, the Eastern Cape government yesterday launched the first ever parastatal tasked with managing Asgisa investments.. Read More...
 
NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY DONATES R250 000 TO UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL PROJECTThe National Ports Authority of South Africa has come forward as a major corporate sponsor for a unique job creation project initiated by the University of Fort Hare’s Science and Agriculture Faculty.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
R2-billion Knysna River Reserve gets green lightPLANS for one of the most ambitious developments ever seen on the Garden Route took a step forward yesterday when Knysna‘s public amenities and housing committee gave the nod to the R2-billion Knysna River Reserve.. Read More...
 
Air link between Bhisho, Mthatha, PE sought by 2010EASTERN Cape Roads and Transport MEC Thobile Mhlahlo wants an air link between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha via Bhisho in place before the 2010 World Cup.. Read More...
 
Minister opens new access road in AddoNational park celebrates 75th birthday, plans in the pipeline to see further positive spin-offs for the community. Read More...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. Read More...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. Read More...
 
Forum looks at EC’s growth plan Skills development and economic growth key to PGDP . Read More...
 
Shopping delight on cards for East London shoppersEast London to get a R3bn shopping centre. Read More...
 
Passenger liners visit ELPorts Authority believes a cruiseliner can generate between a half a million and R2,5 million per day for the city. Read More...
 
It’s all about selling a business environment says the ELIDZThe East London IDZ says it would not have got off the ground without the critical support of all three tiers of government.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
Karoo gets a national parkIt’s the country’s 22nd national park. Read More...
 
Wild Coast national park“unrivalled natural splendour”It is already one of the world’s 26 floristic hotspots. Read More...
 
EC IDZs plan to give agriculture further impetusGovernment aims to trigger minor economic miracle in the province.. Read More...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
ECTB’s creative partnerships programme gets R1 millionThe provincial tourism initiative is part of the board’s five year strategic plan.. Read More...
 
EC heroes to be immortalised in R40m EL complexOver 100 heroes will never forgotten as their place in history is solidified at Heroes Park.. Read More...
 
New Alcan feasibility study signals fresh hopeAlcan’s decision to conduct a new feasibility study for an aluminium smelter seen as “highly positive”.. Read More...
 
Hella plant set to double outputR47-million investment will boost output over the next two years.. Read More...
 
Key EC projects to boost tourismTourism gets priority treatment from new MEC De Wet; the soccer world cup expected to act as a catalyst.. Read More...
 
VWSA unveils R8m technology support centre in UitenhageVolkswagen South Africa has opened a R8 million technology support centre at its vehicle production plant in Uitenhage. . Read More...
 
Coega to fast-track airportCoega has announced that it could soon have a multi-million rand airport which will offer speedy freight links to investors.. Read More...
 
Automotive sector remains obvious investment opportunity for ECAutomotive industry and many sub-contracting opportunities into this sector appears to be an obvious investment choice for the province.. Read More...
 
Investors in people certification for VWSAVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH AFRICA has received Investors in People certification.. Read More...
 
Three investors for East London IDZEAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone ceo Peter Miles says two textile and auto component manufacturer should begin manufacturing out of the zone by August 2004.. Read More...
 
Kei Rail route to create new opportunitiesNEW BUSINESS opportunities are being opened up in the former Transkei area by the refurbishment of the East London – Transkei railway line.. Read More...
 
Rhodes University buys newspaperA RHODES UNIVERSITY-linked company has bought Grahamstown newspaper Grocotts' Mail, opening the way for a partnership between the paper and the University's Department of Journalism and Media Studies.. Read More...
 
Pechiney confirms Coega interestFRENCH ALUMINIUM producer Pechiney says it will go ahead with an aluminium smelter project at Coega in the Eastern Cape in the face of an attempted takeover of Pechiney by Canadian rival Alcan.. Read More...
 
Mandela Bay metro launches development agencyTHE NELSON Mandela Municipality has launched the Mandela Bay Development Agency as a tool to redevelop the city centre, main beach-front and harbour of Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Plans to develop Eastern Cape airportsTHE EASTERN CAPE is looking at ways of upgrading its airports in order to promote tourism development.. Read More...
 
New air service for East LondonNATIONWIDE airlines has started a seven-flight-a-week service between Johannesburg and East London.. Read More...
 
Background to South African Industrial Development ZonesThe Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) programme is one of many incentives offered by the South African Department of Trade and Industry to encourage international competitiveness of the South African based manufacturing sector.. Read More...
 
Coega cleared by department of environmentMinister says Coega is meeting environmental standards. Read More...
 
DaimlerChrysler and unions sign historic agreementEAST LONDON-BASED DaimlerChrysler South Africa has signed what is described as “an innovative and groundbreaking labour agreement with its staff, management and unions.”. Read More...