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...
 
Eastern Cape economy boosted by R500m investment by VolkswagenBusiness is showing its confidence in the Eastern Cape as it ramps up investments worth millions. Read More...
 
China could play a transformative role in the Eastern CapeLeading economist says the Province is a hidden opportunity. Read More...
 
First batch of 140 Amatola Water learners graduate in waste water treatmentLeading water utility sets up first academy of its kind in the province. 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...
 
IDZ attracts large dairy investmentWednesday, 14 July 2010, saw the launch of the R130 million Sunningdale dairy in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), reportedly the biggest agro-processing plant in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
East London IDZ launches agro processing hubLeading EC IDZ has identified agro-processing as a high impact sector.. Read More...
 
International exposure unprecedentedWakwa Luphondwana who is responsible for the Eastern Cape Hub, in Humewood, where the fans get a daily taste of Eastern Cape customs, food and opportunities and can catch all games on big screens, said the EC Hub was also playing a role in connecting people from across the globe.. 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 tourism promotion to score on soccer WCPhotographic extravaganza for the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
EC media house makes leadership announcementsJeremy McCabe is to run a newly created production hub which will serve Avusa’s titles in the province.. Read More...
 
ECDC solar power investment positions Eastern Cape as a leader in renewable energyA R20 million Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) investment into solar water heater manufacturer, Matla Solar in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ,) has positioned the Eastern Cape as a leading player in the renewable energy sector.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape positions itself as hazelnut hubQueenstown grows its first 24 hectares of hazelnuts for confectionary giant. Read More...
 
Japan’s auto recovery signals hope for EC’s sectorJapan may be in another hemisphere, but its first signs of economic growth since being ravaged by the world-wide recession may impact positively on the Eastern Cape, especially on the province’s vital motor components industry.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape photographic exhibition now “globe trotter”Europeans love the Bathurst “Big Pineapple”, Hole in the Wall, Bird Island and bottle nosed dolphins says Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) which recently returned from its third photographic exhibition on the continent.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay’s one of world'’s most intelligent communitiesThe Eastern Cape's Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has made it onto the 2009 list of the world’s 21 most intelligent communities. The list is issued annually by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) on the basis of a community's capacity in and innovative use of broadband.. Read More...
 
New head for Siwisa for EmfuleniBoardwalk Casino and Fish River Sun chairman upbeat about EC operations. A woman described as having a “passion for the community” has been appointed new chairman of the province‘s biggest gambling operation, Emfuleni Resorts announced yesterday. . 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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
Coega hopes to sign ten investors this year after smelter setbackThe Nelson Mandela Bay IDZ’s now broadening the industrial/manufacturing base, establishing an export and transshipment hub service to the continent, creating jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. In its quest to attract investments, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has changed its strategy to suit local companies. . Read More...
 
ECDC stable and sustainable, says Annual ReportAn unqualified audit report by the Auditor-General was evidence of the fact that the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) had reached both internal stability and long-term sustainability.. Read More...
 
R1,4 bn InvestmentThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has chalked up some significant achievements in the last financial year. Read More...
 
More than R 1 BN investment ECDCTHE Eastern Cape Development Corporation secured investments worth Rl,4-billion in the last financial year, creating or saving 3 467 jobs in the process and taking the tally for the past three years to R3-billion in investment and 7 293 jobs created. . Read More...
 
Investment in EC catalyst for property sectorDiverse opportunities in real-estate to create jobs and positive prospects for local communities. Read More...
 
Mthatha crafters represent province in GermanyEC, Lower Saxony partnership reaches out to local communities. Read More...
 
Leading car dealer partners with black-owned firmSoaring vehicle sales attracts Sekunjalo Investments to secure a 10% stake in EC’s largest Daimler Chrysler dealership Ronnies Motors. Read More...
 
Sweet smell of success for KeiskammahoekLocal farmers engage in a skills transfer programme to successfully plant rose geranium. Read More...
 
Airport revamp position EC district to new opportunitiesDevelopment agency identifies tourism and industry development as key to economic boost of district. Read More...
 
ELIDZ’s targets a clean zoneBuffalo City’s industrial development zone looks to auto, agriculture and ICT sectors to keep it environmentally friendly. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
Government steps in to aid EC crafters Success of arts and crafts hub in Mthatha to determine further hubs in EC . Read More...
 
New markets open up for localsEC exporters to receive international exposure through new exhibition facility. Read More...
 
EC’s an attractive destination for global investorsProperty, automotive, healthcare and agricultural sectors present the most interesting opportunities for prospective investors.. Read More...
 
Agricultural cluster for the Emmanuel HavenECDC helps create a revenue stream for a PE-based HIV/Aids initiative. Read More...
 
EL harbour gets set to attract new car tradeEAST London’s harbour has embarked on a multimillion-rand project to build an additional 1000 open parking bays to its car terminal.. Read More...
 
Gauteng imbizos to target EC professionals for investmentEastern Cape premier to ask professionals to "think seriously" about investing in the province. 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...
 
ECDC CEO spells out the province’s challengesWakeford points to the province’s two commercial capitals as one of the challenges that the Eastern Cape needs to overcome. . Read More...
 
GM contract will bring EC social and economic benefitsCommentators agree that General Motors’ export contract will boost the Eastern Cape economy.. Read More...
 
Business plan call by East London’s ICT hubThe provincial initiative aims to be operational by April and is positive that exciting proposals will be submitted by both budding and experienced entrepreneurs.. Read More...
 
Keiskammahoek: A display of true entrepreneurshipECDC plays its part in establishing new crops in the area.. Read More...
 
Graduates get special attention in EC’s ICT hubThe province’s initiative gets thumbs-up from young ICT professionals.. Read More...
 
EC’s first ICT hub goes to ELEC’s vibrant IT sector gets ECITI.. Read More...
 
Metro unveils EC’s R394m industrial parkThe Nelson Mandela Metro shares details of its logistics and light industrial assembly park, located in Uitenhage.. Read More...
 
ECDC takes giant leap forward in 2003/4The corporation reflects on a successful year but says challenges remain.. Read More...
 
EC motor industry takes its business on the webNew web site set to profile the region’s motor industry.. Read More...
 
Local automotive industry wants to be more competitiveAIDC aims improve the automotive industry’s image globally and make it more competitive. Read More...
 
New projects aim to reverse Uitenhage-Despatch declineThe Uitenhage-Despatch Development Initiative (UDDI has facilitated substantial developments for the region.. 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...
 
Woman heads up East London and Port Elizabeth harboursNOSIPHO DAMASANE has been appointed South African Port Operations (SAPO) General Manager for East London and Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
New airline pilot training centre opensTHE EASTERN CAPE is becoming an international hub for pilot training.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape rail links to benefit from R45-billion Transnet upgradePUBLIC ENTERPRISE Minister Jeff Radebe has committed a portion of Transnet's budget for the next 10 years to upgrade rail links between the Eastern Cape and Gauteng.. Read More...
 
Focus on education in the Eastern CapeA NUMBER of foreign and central government-aided programmes are helping to raise education standards in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Significant interest - in Eastern Cape IDZsTHE GOVERNMENT is "confident" that the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) "is attracting significant interest from large investors," says Trade and Industry Minister Alec Erwin.. 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...
 
IDZ to focus on timber and auto industryTHERE ARE opportunities for investment in timber processing in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), says Eastern Cape Transport MEC Dennis Neer.. Read More...
 
Call for tenders for Coega project harbourProject work starts on Southern Hemisphere's newest duty-free industrial zone and deep-water port. Read More...
 
Coega port operational in three yearsAFRICA’S NEWEST harbour, the Eastern Cape port of Ngqura, is expected to receive its first ships within the next three years.. 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...
 
Breakthrough for specialist Eastern Cape motor manufacturerLow-volume high-tech motor manufacturing comes for the Eastern Cape.. 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...
 
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...