Electric car could attract massive new investmentA pre-feasbility study to determine the viability of manufacturing large-cell lithium-ion batteries in South Africa will start in the second half of the year, Engineering News reports.. Read More...
 
EC unlocks tourism potentialInvestments pour into one of the Eastern Cape’s most profitable sector. Read More...
 
ECDC welcomes Mabandla as ChairpersonNew chairperson set to assist in streamlining the ECDC’s activities. 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...
 
ECDC move from traditional to contract based finance pays dividendsEastern Cape business follows global move to microfinance. Read More...
 
ECDC move from traditional to contract based finance pays dividendsThe move from traditional forms of microfinance to the less risky tender or contract-based finance has paid dividends for the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC).. Read More...
 
Paprika farming boosts economyECDC remains involved in Sidalukukhanya, the Keiskammahoek project, which has been recently funded by Unilever and the Development Bank of Southern Africa.. Read More...
 
Four communities lead crop charge in former TranskeiThe planting of 6,000 hectares of maize, using land last cultivated 20 years ago, is helping to improve food security for the communities of Alfred Nzo, OR Tambo, Chris Hani and Amathole districts.. Read More...
 
Mthatha airport set for completion next yearAirport’s multi-million upgrade to include a host of new facilities.. Read More...
 
R60m airport upgrade for MthathaThe Eastern Cape provincial government on Friday handed the Mthatha airport site over to contractors for the start of a R60-million upgrade.. Read More...
 
DBSA redefines its role as a DFIThe Eastern Cape is to benefit from 17 000-unit housing project in King Sabata Dalindyebo, Mthatha, as the institution looks to establishing sustainable communities. In an effort to redefine its role as a development funding institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is helping establish sustainable communities. . Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. 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...
 
Coastal city may host eight WC matchesWC 2010 presents an array of opportunities for NMB; local organising committee fast-tracking developments to meet demand. Read More...
 
Buffalo City secures R250m for infrastructure developmentsBCM projects to improve service delivery and crime prevention. Read More...
 
ECDC gives support to coastal town’s blueprintPort St John gets development plans underway with the signing of MOU. Read More...
 
ECDC boss lauds LED programmeWakeford supports three funds that will support provincial stakeholders. Read More...
 
R200m auto component plant for ELIDZBuffalo City Municipality sets up the deal as it confirms it is to sell more ground to the ELIDZ. Read More...
 
DBSA prioritises funding to ECAlready the bank has approved R849,3-million for development loans during the 2004 financial year. Read More...
 
Survey presents strong case for Wild Coast tourismTourism better catalyst for growth than mining says Grant Thornton. Read More...
 
R50m loan for EL-based finance companyFinance company Real People gets R50m loan for low cost housing.. Read More...
 
EC gets R120 million from DBSAFive projects in the province get lion's share of DBSA funding.. Read More...
 
Wild Coast gets integrated planR7 million is to be spent on historic project which aims to integrate conservation and development on the Wild Coast.. Read More...
 
In the headlinesThe region has been a hive of activity.. Read More...
 
R800 million German investment for ECPlans are well underway to establish two plants in the Chris Hani Municipality. Read More...
 
Uitenhage-Despatch development underway with R100 million “in-principle” supportThe Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) and the Eastern Cape government announces “in principle” to provide R100 million for EC's first automotive cluster. . Read More...
 
Development conference for Eastern CapeBUSINESSES WILL be introduced to the opportunities that are being opened up in Africa by the New Partnership for Growth and Development (Nepad).. Read More...
 
East London IDZ to be operational in August 2004THE EAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone’s first duty-free zone will be operational by August 2004.. Read More...
 
Coega is platform for regional growthThe positive effects of the more than R5-billion rand in investment that the Coega project has already attracted to the Eastern Cape are being felt.. Read More...
 
East London IDZ to be operational by mid 2004THE EAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is set open for operation in July 2004.. Read More...
 
RoD clears way for R20-billion investment in CoegaA RECORD OF DECISION (RoD) has cleared the way for French aluminium group Pechiney to build a R20-billion aluminium smelter at the Coega Industrial Development Zone.. Read More...
 
East London’s West Bank IDZ to be ISO 14001 compliantTHE EAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone should be ready for ISO 14001 certification by April – in time for the official designation of the zone by central government.. Read More...
 
Major medical investments in Eastern CapeINTERNATIONAL MEDICAL supply companies are investing in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Wilderness Foundation moves to Eastern CapeTHE WILDERNESS Foundation has moved its headquarters to the Eastern Cape – a province described by founder Dr Ian Player as “the new Wilderness Frontier”.. Read More...
 
Condom factory for ELEast London - Proof of German multinational Ferrostaal's strong commitment to the Eastern Cape was the formal announcement on Tuesday of its decision to establish a a multi-million-rand condom factory in East London. Read More...
 
Progress on Industrial Development ZonesFurther investment opportunities in the Eastern Cape are opening up thanks to progress being made in the province’s two Industrial Development Zones (IDZs).. Read More...
 
ECDC repays R36m of inherited debtECDC strengthens position as agency for development.. Read More...
 
Coega receiving wide supportSTRONG SUPPORT for the development of a deep-water port and industrial development zone has come from the South African port authority, Eastern Cape politicians and the state minerals research and technology company Mintek.. Read More...
 
Meet the African -big seven- only in the Eastern CapeAFRICA’S FIRST “big seven” national park is taking shape within half an hour’s drive of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...