Franchising is good business, says development financier ECDCECDC helps Mthatha entrepreneurs break into Mthatha’s booming franchises. Read More...
 
Franchising is good business, says development financier ECDCAre you looking for an opportunity to start your own business? Do you think you have the passion and skills to run a successful business? The booming franchise business in the Eastern Cape maybe the opportunity you have been waiting for.. Read More...
 
New solar water heater manufacturer for the Eastern CapeSouth Africa's first licensed IDZ signs up its first renewable energy investor. Read More...
 
ECDC sees light at the end of the recession tunnelThe 2010 World Cup is expected to increase traffic into the province’s coffers through tourism.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy to pick up in 2010The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) believes that while the Eastern Cape economy has been affecting by a seemingly unrelenting global economic recession, there is hope beyond the storm for the provincial economy in 2010. A number of sectors such as tourism, and the struggling general manufacturing sector, led by automotives, are likely to pick up next year as the country eases out of the recession.. Read More...
 
St Francis Bay nuclear power plant in Eskom roll-out plansEskom has outlined tentative dates for a renewed roll-out of nuclear power stations, proposing to start preparing the first of three sites as early as January 2011.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape’s pilot wind farm goes online in OctoberAltX-listed flooring and chemicals company Accentuate, formerly Safic, was still going ahead with plans to build a wind turbine power station to power its subsidiary FloorworX's East London plant, in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape electricity competitor talks about 21% advantage for local consumersThe proposed independent coal-fired power station mooted for the Eastern Cape would have a "17%-to-21% advantage" over Eskom, the contracted local coal supplier Strategic Natural Resources (SNR) said on Wednesday. London Aim-listed SNR COO David Nel told Mining Weekly Online that this advantage would be the result of Aim- and AltX-listed Independent Power South Africa (Ipsa) locating its proposed nigh 1 000-MW power station at the coast and making use of local SNR coal. . Read More...
 
Rio says ‘powered’ Coega aluminium smelter still viableRio Tinto’s CEO still “all for” a viable opportunity at Coega. . 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...
 
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...
 
R1,5bn soya bean plant for CoegaWidespread benefits, ranging from the creation of farm jobs in rural areas to the production of an alternative fuel, were promised yesterday at the announcement of plans for a R1,5-billion soya bean plant at the Coega Development Corporation industrial development zone.. Read More...
 
BCM releases new road detailsBUFFALO City Municipality (BMC) yesterday lifted the lid on the building of the R30.5 million first phase of a four-lane highway linking Beacon Bay and Gonubie. . Read More...
 
R1,5bn soya bean plant for CoegaPlant should be operational by the end of 2009 says the Australian-based Rainbow Nation Renewable Fuels Limited.. Read More...
 
ECDC Playing a key role in developmentSince the inception of the R1,3 billion timber project in the Ugie-Malcear district in late 2005, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has been deeply involved as the implementation arm of the Provincial Government.. Read More...
 
ECDC Playing a key role in developmentSince the inception of the R1,3 billion timber project in the Ugie-Malcear district in late 2005, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has been deeply involved as the implementation arm of the Provincial Government.. 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...
 
It’s R1billion boom-time in Buffalo CityAN UNPRECEDENTED building boom pushed the value of building plans passed by the Buffalo City Municipality last year to over R1billion for the first time in history.. Read More...
 
Major Upgradeelectricity supply to Ugie and Maclear Wood chip mill provides a catalyst for development in remote Eastern Cape region ESKOM is upgrading the electricity supply to Ugie to power a multi-million rand PG Bison wood chip factory which is being built in the town.. Read More...
 
Major Investment for Coega.COEGA Development Corporation chief executive officer Pepi Silinga looked like a proud father whose first son had just been born.. Read More...
 
Alcan smelter soon to be a realityEnergy deal between aluminium producer and Eskom, last step before agreement is finalised. Read More...
 
Ugie timber plant secures power supply with EskomMultimillion rand Steinhof/PG Bison timber processing plant to promote a development boom in former Transkei. Read More...
 
Thai ploughs R750-mil in PEWindy city continues to grow its automotive industry, motorcycle plant to further boost sector. Read More...
 
PG Bison beefs up its EC investmentsThe subsidiary of Steinhoff Africa opens R119 million sawmill in George. Read More...
 
R1,5 million funding to boost flower nurseryGovernment funding to expand community project and create local employment opportunities. Read More...
 
Austrian delegation looks at investment opportunities at CoegaCoega in tough international competition to secure potential European investment. 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...
 
Coega smelter fears dismissedSA Port Operations confirms that four-berth container terminal and negotiations with Eskom are going ahead. Read More...
 
Coega’s shortlist for smelter partners announcedIDC and Eskom together with Alcan have been named as likely partners. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
dti looks to Coega IDZ as nuclear component hubHub will supply both South African and export markets. Read More...
 
Alcan says more work is required before Coega decisionAlcan in no rush to make decision on its R16,2 billion project. Read More...
 
Energy giants in Coega gas-fired power plant feasibility studyEskom is conducting a feasibility study for an integrated liquefied natural gas terminal and gas-fired power plant at Coega.. Read More...
 
Alcan will build at Coega says IDCIDC chief Geoffrey Qhena says he is positive that Alcan’s decision, which is expected in August or September, will be good news.. Read More...
 
R10m brewery for the Eastern CapeEastern Cape is increasingly important to SAB as is evidenced by the large slice of the company’s training fund which is being allocated to the province.. Read More...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s paprika project turns in “sweet” rewardsKeiskammahoek farmers show their prowess in growing the lucrative crop. . 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...
 
Top Alcan team in PE for CoegaAlcan and SA officials to conduct joint siting study.. Read More...
 
New Alcan feasibility study signals fresh hopeAlcan’s decision to conduct a new feasibility study for an aluminium smelter seen as “highly positive”.. Read More...
 
Coega looking to generate its own powerNegotiations are underway that may see the Coega IDZ securing a R2-billion gas-driven power plant.. Read More...
 
BC signs electricity agreementBuffalo City becomes the first municipality in the province to ratify the Cooperative Agreement which sets out the framework for the restructuring of the electricity distribution industry.. Read More...
 
Investors shows overwhelming confidence in PEThe reinvestment of General Motors earlier this year follows the heels of numerous other investments.. Read More...
 
Pechiney go-aheadFRENCH ALUMINIUM giant Pechiney has given the go-ahead to state electricity utility Eskom to start work on R2-billion upgrade to electricity supplies to the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Work to start immediately on power supplySTATE ELECTRICITY utility Eskom says work can start “immediately” on some aspects of the power lines to the Pechiney smelter site at Coega.. Read More...
 
Industrial Development Corporation to meet AlcanSOUTH AFRICA’S Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has requested a meeting with Canadian giant Alcan to discuss plans for a $2,2-billion aluminium smelter at Coega.. Read More...
 
Pechiney confirms Coega interestFRENCH ALUMINIUM producer Pechiney says it will go ahead with an aluminium smelter project at Coega in the Eastern Cape in the face of an attempted takeover of Pechiney by Canadian rival Alcan.. Read More...
 
MEC confident of aluminium smelter coming to Eastern CapeEconomic Affairs MEC Enoch Godongwana is upbeat about the prospects of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) clinching a R20 billion deal with Pechiney.. 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...
 
Parastatals partner with PechineyELECTRICITY UTILITY Eskom and the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation have taken a combined 25 per cent stake in a proposed R20-billion aluminium smelter at Coega.. Read More...
 
Coega Development Corporation welcomes Pechiney-NPA dealTHE COEGA DEVELOPMENT Corporation has welcomed the signing of the port development and services contract between the Ports Authority (NPA)and French aluminium company, Pechiney.. Read More...
 
R500 million Coega Project injection into local economyThe Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the award of contracts to the value of about R500 million on projects in the industrial development zone.. 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...
 
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...
 
Power to East London IDZNEGOTIATIONS HAVE been concluded with state utility Eskom for the supply and installation of electrical transmission lines and transformers for the East London Industrial Development Zone.. Read More...
 
Lighting up the Eastern CapeINVESTMENT in electrification by state utility Eskom is boosting business prospects in the broader East London area, as well as lighting up some 500 000 Eastern Cape households.. Read More...
 
Upgrade to rural electricity gridNEW INVESTMENT opportunities are being created in the Eastern Cape’s rural areas an Eskom programme to replace outdated equipment over the next year.. Read More...
 
Electricity utility may invest in Coega smelterACCORDING TO media reports, parastatal energy utility Eskom is considering investing in an aluminium smelter proposed for the Coega Industrial Development Zone outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
More power to Wild CoastSTATE ELECTRICITY utility Eskom has committed R39 million for the 2002/3 financial year to revamp the power supply to the Wild Coast and its resorts to boost tourism in the region.. Read More...
 
Confidence boost to Eastern CapeTHE COEGA industrial development zone and deep-water project outside Port Elizabeth is boosting confidence in the Eastern Cape and the Nelson Mandela Metro.. 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...
 
Aluminium smelter earmarked for CoegaALUMINIUM PECHINEY, a subsidiary of Pechiney of France, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Eskom to supply power for the operation of an aluminium smelter in the Industrial Development Zone of Coega in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Electrification of Coega IDZ startsWORK HAS begun on the electrification of the Coega Industrial Development zone in preparation for the first investors.. 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...
 
Boost to Eastern Cape educationTHE EUROPEAN UNION has launched a solar electrification scheme that will benefit about 500 village schools in the Tsolo district of the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Power supply upgrade for Port Elizabeth and CoegaPARASTATAL POWER utility Eskom has been authorised by the South African cabinet to upgrade significantly power supplies for the Coega industrial development zone in Eastern Cape.. Read More...