MBSA and government to collaborate in new model’s manufactureTrade delegation which included MBSA, the East London IDZ and dti looks to Germany for potential investors. Read More...
 
Infrastructure underdevelopment threat to Eastern Cape’s agro-processing sectorECDC unpacks the challenges of infrastructure in the province as its plans to diversify from the automotive sector. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape SMMEs feel the impact of ECDC supportOnke Mankahla, a partner in three Debonairs franchises in Mthatha, is one of the budding youth entrepreneurs financed by ECDC in 2009/2010. . Read More...
 
Explore export opportunities, entrepreneurs toldQueenstown entrepreneurs told of African opportunities. Read More...
 
ECDC to host entrepreneurial workshops in Aliwal NorthThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has today begun a series of workshops which will be held throughout the Eastern Cape in a bid to build the capacity and competitiveness of small businesses.. Read More...
 
Serious business at the EC HubNewly appointed ECDC CEO Sitembele Mase and Dti Director of Investment Projects Francois Truter are among the presenting guests of the Exporters Club of South Africa, which will meet next at the Eastern Cape Hub.. Read More...
 
EC crafters impress international audienceThe L'Artigiano de Fiera - one of the biggest of its kind - is held at the Fiera complex on the outskirts of Milan. The six artists returned home having sold out their crafts which included soft furnishings such as cushions and curtains, mohair products, African dolls and recycled glass jewellery. The crafters were part of a 34 member craft team from all over South Africa put together by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).Two of the best sellers in the country hailed from the Eastern Cape. . Read More...
 
Six Eastern Cape crafters wow audiences at annual International craft festival in MilanSix Eastern Cape crafters recently wowed an international audience at the annual International L'Artigiano de Fiera Milano (correct) craft festival at the world's fashion capital in Milan, Italy. . Read More...
 
Coega to pilot toolmaker training programme in JanuaryThe first tool, die and mould (TDM) preapprentice orientation programme, which formed part of measures to deal with the “drastic” skills shortage in the TDM sector – a key support sector for South Africa’s manufacturing industry – would be launched at seven pilot sites across the country in January.. Read More...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionECDC’s crafters show off their prowess at landmark exhibition. Read More...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionVisions are literally “becoming” for a duo of Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) funded Mdantsane young designers who wowed an international audience at the annual Department of Trade and Industry (dti) South African Handmade Collection exhibition with their new line of kitchen accessories.. Read More...
 
Study proves AIDC has helped auto sectorEstablished to assist in increasing the global competitiveness of the South African automotive industry, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) has demonstrated its positive socioeconomic effect on its key focus areas.. Read More...
 
EC crafters excel at DTI eventEleven Eastern Cape individual crafters recently saw off tough competition to claim the best crafts stand award at the recent South African Handmade Collection exhibition at the Gallagher Estate.. Read More...
 
EC crafters excel at DTI eventEleven Eastern Cape individual crafters recently saw off tough competition to claim the best crafts stand award at the recent South African Handmade Collection exhibition at the Gallagher Estate. The group was part of an Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) delegation to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) event. . 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...
 
Auto components exports accelerateNAACAM says local OEMs are rising to the challenge of the local market slowing. South African car exports this year are expected to increase by 50% more than last year, with the component production for locally produced vehicles increasing in tandem, says National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturer's (Naacam's) Executive Director, Roger Pitot. . Read More...
 
Volkswagen South Africa secures new export contractVWSA is to export to more than 10,000 Jettas to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Great Britain and Ireland. . Read More...
 
SA design exports snapped upSOUTH African design exports ranging from recycled bottle top mats to bath plug chain chandeliers are being snapped up internationally, contributing to local job creation and wealth generation.. Read More...
 
Dti, ECDC co-host export workshopCorporation committed to grow export from the province. Read More...
 
Coega’s shortlist for smelter partners announcedIDC and Eskom together with Alcan have been named as likely partners. Read More...
 
Ports seen as "catalysts" of growthTwo ports are conduits for exports worth two per cent of GDP. Read More...
 
PE gets major fibre testing boostCentre to focus on natural fibres. Read More...
 
dti looks to Coega IDZ as nuclear component hubHub will supply both South African and export markets. Read More...
 
NMMU conference targets investorsThe Nelson Mandela Metro is set on luring more domestic and international investment for the area.. Read More...
 
Automotive sector should cooperate with each other says De WetMEC De Wet and AIDC MD Paulo Fernandes say that cooperation of local players will help ward off the international competitors.. Read More...
 
Graduates get special attention in EC’s ICT hubThe province’s initiative gets thumbs-up from young ICT professionals.. Read More...
 
ECDC announces Indian and German partners for MagwaInvestors JV Gokal and Ferrostal to reshape Magwa. Read More...
 
ECDC powers up with SasolThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation says the franchise sector is "the quickest route to fast track informal entrepreneurs into reputable business owners.". Read More...
 
General Motors takes up major stake in Delta MotorsGeneral Motors recently announced that it is to take a 100% share in the Delta facilities in Port Elizabeth, a move which has been welcomed by players throughout the industry.. Read More...
 
Funding opportunity for small businessSMALL BUSINESSES in the Eastern Cape will soon be able to raise capital through the issuing of shares.. 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...
 
R7-million pineapple plant for East LondonA 7-MILLION pineapple processing plant has been opened in East London.. Read More...
 
Motor exports for East London portEAST LONDON harbour could become South Africa's major export port for motor vehicles manufactured on the Reef, in addition to DaimlerChrysler.. Read More...