Study to fast-track forestry ramp-up in former TranskeiThe identification of 100,000 hectares of land for new forestry plantations in the Eastern Cape is being fast-tracked through a landmark biodiversity study which will help focus on areas of relatively low biodiversity value and substantially reduce the ordinarily lengthy license approval process.. Read More...
 
Property booms on Wild Coast property boomWhile the South African property market is in the throes of a major decline in values, the Eastern Cape‘s pristine Wild Coast is experiencing an unprecedented property boom.. Read More...
 
Work may start soon on Wild Coast toll roadCONSTRUCTION of the controversial N2 Wild Coast toll road between East London and Durban is expected to start “before the end of the year”.. Read More...
 
Clash over siting of R11m centre in botanic gardensA PUBLIC debate is raging over where an R11-million educational, environmental and tourist centre in Grahamstown‘s botanical gardens should be sited.. Read More...
 
Coega steel project to create 5 000 jobsGovernment approval of R1.1 billion steel plant drives project to next phase, setting up construction work for early next year. Read More...
 
Potential R3,6 billion investment for CoegaCoega possible location for transnational joint venture for seafood project. Read More...
 
Potential R3,6 billion investment for CoegaCoega possible location for transnational joint venture for seafood project. Read More...
 
Coega and Oyster Bay may be the choice for Eskom reactorsEskom seeks out possible areas in the Eastern Cape for nuclear reactor series. Read More...
 
Business rallies together to improve service in the cityCity wants to known for superior service levels when the Soccer World Cup hits town. Read More...
 
E Cape nuclear plant plan on courseEskom’s pebble bed modular reactor nuclear sites in the Eastern Cape are unfettered by recent ruling.. Read More...
 
R400m hunting, golf project for Kat RiverNkonkobe Game Reserve appears to be site for the proposed new project.. Read More...
 
Marine Rehabilitation Centre for Port ElizabethEASTERN CAPE conservation has received a R8.1 m boost from the national lottery (Lotto) to build a marine rehabilitation centre in Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
EIA gives green light to Coega smelterAN ENVIRONMENTAL impact assessment has given the go-ahead for the construction of a US$1.6-billion (R16-billion) aluminium smelter at Coega.. Read More...
 
Environmental green light for Wild Coast Toll RoadA PROPOSED TOLL road that will open up tourism and agricultural development along the Wild Coast has been given the go-ahead by an environmental study.. Read More...
 
Coega cleared by department of environmentMinister says Coega is meeting environmental standards. Read More...
 
ECDC supports plans for Abalone farmCommunity will benefit from high-value exports. Read More...