R2 billion for investment promotion, a job creation programmeEastern Cape government eyes 30,000 jobs with Industrial Jobs Stimulus Programme. Read More...
 
Walter Sisulu University opens Nkululekweni luxury guest houseFormer Transkei State House is transformed into a premier destination. Read More...
 
Film industry touted as competitive advantage for Eastern CapeCEO says its heritage is strength for developing the Eastern Cape’s untapped film industry. Read More...
 
Not all doom and gloom for retrenched workersAutomotive industry workers recently retrenched in the Eastern Cape are now receiving training General Motors SA has announced.. 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...
 
PetroSA Coega refinery to ease power shortageProject could generate up to 600 MW of extra power which could sold off to local industry and communities.. Read More...
 
Thousands of jobs to be created by R3 billion infrastructure planThe Eastern Cape is gearing up for an infrastructure plan that aims to contribute to the provinces’ economic growth and development and also create a significant number of jobs in the rural communities.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism industry overhaulA major overhaul of the Eastern Cape tourism industry is underway to position the province as a tourism “mecca” while leveraging off the opportunities presented by the lucrative 2010 Soccer World Cup.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism industry overhaulA major overhaul of the Eastern Cape tourism industry is underway to position the province as a tourism “mecca” while leveraging off the opportunities presented by the lucrative 2010 Soccer World Cup. These processes include the review of the province’s Tourism Master Plan which is set to be complete later this month, the updating of statistical data on tourism products and the implementation of the provincial tourism six - point plan for 2010. . 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...
 
PE stadium confirmedCity stadium, together with stadiums at Ellis Park, the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Free State Stadium and Loftus, are confirmed to host the 2009 Confederations Cup. . Read More...
 
Official opening of R1,3-billion Eastern Cape factoryA R1,3 billion Steinhoff-PG Bison particle board factory built near Ugie in the north east forests of the Eastern Cape has been opened officially. The factory, which followed Steinhoff’s acquisition of a 67% stake in the North Eastern Cape Forests plantations, started production in December and has been on a steady ramp-up towards full production. . Read More...
 
Buffalo City to get a new 100-bed hospitalA new 100-bed hospital which will service the greater Buffalo City is to be built in East London.. Read More...
 
R600m upgrade plan for hospitalsBy Patrick Cull Political Editor THE Eastern Cape health department signed a R600-million public-private partnership (PPP) deal with the Netcare hospitals group yesterday, providing for total refurbishment and upgrading of Grahamstown‘s Settlers Hospital and a brand new hospital for Port Alfred. . Read More...
 
CMH ‘facelift’ gets under wayR350m overhaul still a deep mystery – downgrade or upgrade? “We are not reducing it to anything, there is no downgrading, we are upgrading. Let us leave it there”, Nomsa Jajula.. Read More...
 
Ugie becomes forestry boom town overnightTHE Eastern Cape’s timber and forestry industry is spearheading a rural economic revolution, which has already seen about R2,7 billion in investment in the province and promises to create thousands of direct jobs.. Read More...
 
Planting trees, uprooting povertyJobs, dividends and land leases make for a wealthy countryside HANS MERENSKY HOLDINGS, a joint venture between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Hans Merensky Foundation, is changing lives for the better in the rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape through an aggressive rural development and forestation drive. . Read More...
 
Cacadu, inspired choice for nature touristsMunicipality to set up a tourism enterprise aimed to further grow tourism in the district. 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...
 
EC taps into agritourismAgritourism, an innovative approach to bring farmers and tourism into commercial ventures. Read More...
 
EC taps into agritourismAgritourism, an innovative approach to bring farmers and tourism into commercial ventures. Read More...
 
EC scoops three awards in tourism expoThe province’s team presents diverse exhibitions, setting the stage for internationals. Read More...
 
SA catalytic converter industry thrives in tough global competition PE’s catalytic converter players contributing billions in foreign exchange . Read More...
 
EL port tells of its successes and challenges in 2005Amongst the successes is the retention of its NOSA 5 Star rating and ISO 9001/2000 accreditation. Read More...
 
NMMU’s looking to relocate health sciencesUniversity is to investigate the feasibility of re-locating its health sciences faculty to Vista. Read More...
 
EL ports want R900m terminal for extra speedInvestment would improve improved capabilities for the automotive industry. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
World-class centre at Baviaanskloof to welcome visitorsCentre will highlight kloof’s international status. Read More...
 
EC rail revitalisation gets on trackMeeting signals plans underway. Read More...
 
R116m facelift for PE’s seafrontStudy identifies 15 projects for the coastline that stretches from St George’s Strand to Cape Recife. Read More...
 
EC’s first flower trail blossomsECDC has been instrumental in developing the province’s first flower trail which is to be launched in the coming year.. Read More...
 
EC’s green house of opportunity lures horticulture giantsSkills and the province’s natural environs top the list of advantages for global horticulture companies.. Read More...
 
DCSA puts R600m into new dealership strategyThe East London-based automotive manufacturer says its entire dealership network is to be revamped.. Read More...
 
Boxer Superstores grow in E CapeBoxer’s seven store acquisition boosts its supermarket network in the region to 19.. Read More...
 
EC gets multibillion rand growth blueprintPremier Nosimo Balindlela spells out province's growth and development gets 10 year plan.. Read More...
 
ECDC wants byte of ICT pieExperienced ICT players are to help the Eastern Cape develop its technology sector.. Read More...
 
PE gets national help for World Cup preparationsTransport ministry to help PE fasttrack its infrastructure plans for the World Cup in 2010. . Read More...
 
Coega harbour starts its countdownA year into construction, the R2,65 billion port is on schedule for completion next year.. Read More...
 
Province gives billion rand attention to 30 roadsThe upgrading and construction of 30 roads in the Eastern Cape, spanning 500km, has been completed.. Read More...
 
Lions released into Addo Elephant National ParkSIX LIONS from the Kalahari have been released in the Addo Elephant National Park outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Pechiney investment in Coega on final straightCoega Development Corporation optimistic about investment by French aluminium giant.. Read More...
 
Pioneering eel farming venture in Eastern CapeRural communities, the environment and tourism are set to benefit from an eel farming venture that has been pioneered in partnership with the ECDC.. Read More...
 
Business flowers through joint ventureA PARTNERSHIP between the University of Port Elizabeth Small Business Unit, the Absa banking group and a Port Elizabeth florist is empowering women entrepreneurs.. Read More...
 
Retail sales grow by 11,5 per centRetail sales in the province grew by 11.5 per cent during the February 2003, to reach R1,4-billion.. Read More...
 
NPA signs agreement with PechineyTHE NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY (NPA) has signed up its first customer for the port of Ngqura near Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Private reserve wins business accoladePRIVATE GAME Reserve Owner Rick van Zijl of Lalibela Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been selected as a monthly winner in Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year Competition.. Read More...
 
Roads will pave way for economic growthTHE EASTERN CAPE government is focusing on the upgrading of roads and other infrastructure in order to support business growth in the province.. Read More...
 
Major Coega wildlife relocationCoega team relocates wildlife before construction begins. Read More...
 
Proposed new Addo gate would create opportunitiesNEW TOURISM opportunities in the Eastern Cape will be created by a proposed new entrance to the Addo Elephant National Park from the N2 near Colchester.. Read More...
 
Coastline broken for Coega PortTHE NATIONAL PORTS Authority has broken the coastline in the first phase of the building of the marine infrastructure for the deep-water port of Ngqura.. Read More...
 
Opportunities at Addo National Elephant ParkThe expansion of the Addo National Elephant Park outside Port Elizabeth is creating new opportunities for the tourism industry.. Read More...
 
ETC is World ClassEastcape Training Centre is first training institution in country to receive Investors in People Recognition.. Read More...
 
Boost for Eastern Cape tourismTHE UNIVERSITY of Port Elizabeth has teamed up with local company Shamwari Hospitality and the University of Washington to establish a Centre for Tourism Studies.. Read More...
 
Addo elephant park expansion given international supportTHE EASTERN CAPE'S premier conservation project, the proposed Greater Addo Elephant National Park (GAENP) been given support by the US magazine Science.. Read More...
 
Coega positions itself as gateway to African RenaissanceAN ADVERTISING campaign aimed at establishing the Coega project in the Eastern Cape as the “Gateway to the African Renaissance” has been launched by Coega.. Read More...
 
Elephants on the National RoadIF ALL GOES to plan, Addo elephants will be strolling alongside the N2 freeway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown within two years.. Read More...
 
ETC selected for international pilot quality systemThe Eastcape Training Centre has been selected for a national initiative to pilot the “Investors in People” standard.. Read More...
 
New tourism trail for Eastern CapeAMBITIOUS PLANS for tourism trails in the Eastern Cape are creating opportunities for investors in the region.. Read More...
 
Mandela museum expandsTHE NATIONAL Department of Public Works has awarded a R20-million contract for the development of the Qunu Youth and Heritage Centre - one of three sites of the Nelson Mandela Museum.. Read More...
 
Upgrades to Eastern Cape road networkTHE EASTERN CAPE government spent R268,8million and created 756 jobs in upgrading the road network in the province during 2001.. Read More...
 
Mohair prices rise 45 per centTHE SUMMER mohair-marketing season opened on February 12 with prices increasing by an average of approximately 45 per cent for all micron categories.. Read More...
 
Coega port designed for 32 berthsTHE DEEP-WATER port of Ngqura 20 kilometres east of Port Elizabeth has been designed to accommodate up to 32 berths.. Read More...
 
Local Eastern Cape business support for “Big Seven” national parkTHE Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Percci) has thrown its weight behind the Greater Addo Elephant Park development in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Holiday makers investing in Eastern CapeRECORD NUMBERS of holiday makers who flocked to the Eastern Cape over the December holiday season have led to a property boom in holiday homes.. Read More...
 
Major new conservation park for Eastern CapeTHE WILD COAST region of the Eastern Cape will be home to a conservation park that includes communities within its boundaries when the Pondoland National Park is launched in 2002.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape toll road will create investment opportunitiesNATIONAL GOVERNMENT has announced plans to develop a R6-billion toll road between East London and Port Edward on the Eastern Cape border with KwaZulu/Natal.. Read More...
 
Real retail trade sales increaseSEASONALLY ADJUSTED real retail trade sales in South Africa for the second quarter of 2001 reflected an increase of 2.5 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2001.. Read More...
 
Cheetah back on the Eastern Cape plainsNew reserve is stocking the "big five". Read More...
 
MADIBA BAY – EC’s “MUST SEE” TOURISM DESTINATIONPort Elizabeth could soon boast a wildlife theme park that will reposition the city as one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations. The enormous multi-million rand Madiba Bay project, affectionately named after former president Nelson Mandela, will. Read More...
 
Locally focused” development along Wild Coast SDITHE FOCUS of investment for the Wild Coast Strategic Development Initiative (SDI) is being placed on local promotion.. 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...